K-Pop leaders HYBE, the parent label representatives of legendary boy group BTS, and Geffen Records have teamed up to announce the 20 finalists for their inaugural HYBE x Geffen Dream Academy contest: a reality show where the ultimate winners will snag a coveted spot as part of the upcoming HYBE x Geffen global girl group.<\/p>\n
The film draws viewers into a K-Pop dreamscape, with an original score from international music company Squeak E. Clean Studios<\/a> and in-house composers Matthew CB Compton, Michelangelo Rodriguez and Zac Colwell. The film has already built an Internet frenzy for the yet-to-debut group, amassing 1.3M YouTube views and counting in just under two days, leaving audiences salivating for the competition’s kickoff.<\/p>\n The teaser spotlights each hopeful as they make the long trek from their respective countries and continents to South Korea, acquainting themselves with their new home-away-from-home in a spirited game of hide-and-seek while showcasing the individual talents that beat 120,000 total worldwide submissions. An intensive training camp and judging process will determine the winners.<\/p>\n