BIGHIT MUSIC, the agency behind global K-pop superstars BTS, is opening applications for its upcoming hip-hop training initiative, BIGHIT MUSIC Hit It Base 2026.
Announced on Monday, the free professional programme is open to male teens born between 2008 and 2016 who dream of pursuing a career in hip-hop music. Applications are currently open and will run through 28 June.
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A total of 20 finalists will be selected to participate in a 10-session weekend training programme that explores the history of hip-hop, music production, composition, and styling. The programme is set to begin on 11 July and continue through 9 August.
The selected participants will then showcase their work at the programme’s Final Show on 16 August at Seongam Art Hall. The event will be hosted by Aiki, with a guest performance by rapper NOW IM Young.
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Applicants are required to submit a short clip alongside a front-facing photo through BIGHIT MUSIC’s audition website. According to the agency, the clip may include a rap performance, a self-introduction video, or a video explaining their favourite hip-hop track.
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