HYBE’s new K-pop survival show R U Next will be released soon and the exciting lineup of the show has gained attention on social media. Prior to the premiere, here’s all about R U Next release date, time, members, and where to watch the show online.
After the grand success of Belift and HYBE’s first survival show I-land which led to the formation of the group Enhypen, fans are now looking forward to the new girl group of HYBE. The participants’ lineup of the K-pop group features pre-debut Le Sserafim trainee Ruka, former YG Entertainment rookie Minju and more.
R U Next’s release date and time
R U Next episode 1 will start airing on Friday, June 30 at 8.50 pm KST/7.50 am ET/4.50 am PT/12.50 pm BST on JTBC. As per JTBC’s schedule, the first episode will be two hours long.
R U Next will consist of ten episodes in total and the finale will be aired on September 1, 2023.
R U Next members’ lineup explored
The full members’ lineup of R U Next will include a number of former YG, SM, Source Music, and HYBE Labels Japan trainees. Check out the contestants’ cast list below.
- Himena (15, Japanese trainee)
- Funa (21, Japanese trainee)
- Hyewon (17, Korean trainee)
- Haseul (15, Korean-American rookie)
- Jihyun (18, Korean rookie)
- Jeemin (18, Korean trainee)
- Jeongeun (19, Korean)
- Iroha (15, Japanese)
- Yunah (19, Korean)
- Yuisa (16, Japanese)
- Wonhee (15, Korean)
- Yewon (18, Korean)
- Youngseo (17, Korean)
- Ena (12, Korean)
- Iris (15, Thai rookie)
- Seoyeon (15, Korean trainee)
- Chanelle (20, Korean American)
- Minju (19, Korean)
- Moka (18, Japanese)
- Moa (21, Thai)
- Ruka (18, Japanese)
Hosts and coaches
Girls Generation’s Sooyoung will be hosting R U Next. Fans will also get to see a star-studded coaches lineup featuring Jo Kwon, Lee Hyun, Park Gyuri, Aiki, and Kim Jaehwan.
Where to watch the survival show online
Along with JTBC, the new K-pop survival show R U Next will be airing on HYBE Labels YouTube on June 30 at 8.50 pm KST/7.50 am ET/4.50 am PT.
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