HYBE INDIA Announces ‘Final Call’ Audition, Expands Search For Emerging Indian Talent

HYBE INDIA has announced ‘HYBE INDIA Audition: Final Call’, expanding its nationwide search for the next generation of Indian talent following a strong response to its initial audition round.

The audition has received applications from across 28 states and six Union Territories, with participation also coming from the Indian diaspora. Applications have been submitted from more than 1,650 cities across 116 countries, highlighting the growing interest among aspiring performers looking to enter HYBE’s global artist development ecosystem.

The next phase will take the search deeper into India, with a focus on discovering young women across diverse regions and communities and providing them with opportunities to showcase their talent.

Online applications for HYBE INDIA Audition: Final Call open on September 2, 2026, and will remain open until October 31, 2026. The on-ground audition drive will also expand to eight additional cities: Lucknow, Dimapur, Kohima, Shillong, Jaipur, Indore, Goa and Kochi.

Applicants for on-ground auditions must first register through the official audition website and select their preferred city. Shortlisted candidates will receive audition details through their registered contact information.

The audition is open to female participants born between 2005 and 2011, with categories including vocals, rap, dance, acting and modelling.

Damien Woochang Lee, CEO, HYBE INDIA, said, “The response to the HYBE INDIA Audition has demonstrated the depth of talent and ambition across India. We have received applications from a remarkable range of regions and backgrounds, reinforcing our belief that there is still significant talent to be discovered.”

He added, “With HYBE INDIA Audition: Final Call, we are expanding our search to reach aspiring artists across the country. Our aim is to discover, nurture and develop talent with the potential to represent India on a global stage.”

HYBE INDIA is also widening access through online submissions, academies and institutes, WhatsApp and casting partners. Applicants can initiate the process through WhatsApp by sending “HI” to HYBE INDIA and completing the required steps.

The on-ground auditions will be led by Tess Joseph Casting, while Panchami Ghavri Casting will oversee online casting and auditions in India and globally. Michelle Chong continues to lead the global audition campaign.

The initiative will be presented in collaboration with Kia India, Nongshim and Project B, which will support the expanded audition phase.

With its nationwide expansion, HYBE INDIA aims to identify and develop locally rooted talent with the potential to reach global audiences and become part of HYBE’s international artist ecosystem.