BTS' agency to hold auditions for new male trainees in Singapore this October

Channel News Asia Monday 14 September 2026, 06:33 UTC 1 min read

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South Korean label, BigHit Music, announced on Monday (Sep 14) that it will hold auditions seeking new male trainees in Singapore on Oct 24, 2026.

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