Shocking open call: Pledis Entertainment — home to SEVENTEEN and TWS — has kicked off a nationwide search for the next K‑Pop stars.
Pledis announced on its official website that it will hold the 'Wonder Teens in Korea' auditions (2026 PLEDIS AUDITION WONDER TEENS in KOREA).
Anyone born in 2008 or later can apply regardless of nationality or gender, and the company is accepting applicants across five categories: vocal, rap, dance, modeling, and acting.
Through this audition, Pledis aims to discover fresh talent. Final selectees will receive trainee contracts and high‑level training. Applicants can apply via online pre‑registration during each region's application window or sign up on site on the day of the open audition. The in‑person open auditions will be held in Gwangju (February 13), Busan (February 14), and Seoul (February 21–22).
For more details, visit the official Pledis website.