Since its debut on January 26th, the latest K-pop audition survival show has taken viewers on a weekly rollercoaster of emotions, captivating audiences with its enthralling concept. As we approach its sixth week, anticipation mounts for the Mnet Build Up Episode 6 preview, directed by Ma Doo-shik, renowned for his work on Superstar K. Originally titled Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival, this Korean reality competition series (빌드업: 보컬 보이그룹 서바이벌) showcases a diverse lineup of 40 contestants, ranging from seasoned K-pop artists to aspiring idol trainees and musical performers. Notable participants include former DAY6 member Im Jun-hyeok, AB6IX’s Jeon Woong, A.C.E’s Lee Dong-hoon, WEi’s Kang Seok-hwa, and JUST B’s Bain.
Guided by the charismatic host Lee Da-hee, the survival reality program aims to groom the final four contestants into members of a vocal boy group, securing them a coveted two-year contract. Build Up features a distinguished lineup of mentors and a star-studded panel of judges, including BTOB’s Seo Eun-kwang, soloist Kim Jae-hwan, MAMAMOO’s Solar, Red Velvet’s Wendy, Baekho, Lee Seok-hoon, and SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan.
Mnet Build Up Episode 6 Release Date
The sixth episode is slated to be released on March 1, 2024, Friday, at 6:30 PM KST.
Where to Watch Mnet Build Up Episode 6
The forthcoming episode is anticipated to be accessible for live streaming on Mnet’s YouTube channel, in addition to airing on South Korea’s television network tvN and the OTT platform TVING.
Mnet Build Up Episode 6 Preview / Trailer
In the highly anticipated upcoming episode, audiences will be treated to a truly captivating spectacle: the Triple Death Match Mission. As tensions rise and the stakes become increasingly intense, every contestant will be compelled to summon their utmost talent and dedication, knowing that their very survival in the competition hangs in the balance. Expect to be awe-struck as each participant pours their heart and soul into delivering jaw-dropping vocal performances that leave the judges utterly stunned.
Brief Build Up Episode 5 Recap
The episode commenced with the culmination of the 2vs2 mission, featuring the showdown between Hong Sung-won X TAEHWAN and Lim Jun-hyeok X Yeo One. Following a closely contested performance, Yeo One’s team emerged victorious by a mere one-point difference, highlighting the commendable efforts of both groups. Subsequently, Lim Sang-hyun and Taewoon’s team clinched victory in the remaining performances, leading to the selection of all 20 contestants who faced potential elimination.
Lee Da-hee then announced the 10 contestants who secured their spot as survivors, advancing to the next round from the pool of 20 elimination candidates. With this announcement, the tense atmosphere of the elimination round concluded. Transitioning from the elimination phase, the host unveiled the next mission to the contestants, dubbed the Triple Death Mission. This mission entailed a head-to-head 3-on-3 match, where winning teams would secure survival while the losing team members faced elimination. Notably, teams from the previous 2vs2 mission were tasked with selecting one member from the pool of 10 survivors to strengthen their lineup.
The selection process began with the highest-scoring team, WUMUTI and Kang Hayoon, strategically choosing Jay Chang, praised by judges for his exceptional performance. This strategic move enhanced their team’s strength and instilled a sense of apprehension among other contestants. Following suit, Kim Min-seo and Bain, the second-highest scoring team, opted for BITSAEON, recognizing the importance of securing strong performers to ensure their team’s advancement. This emphasized the significance of achieving high scores not only for individual survival but also for bolstering team dynamics in subsequent rounds.
Each team sequentially recruited their third member, setting the stage for the crucial matching process. Teams with the lowest total scores from the 2nd round initiated the matching, while the highest-scoring team had the privilege of selecting their preferred match if multiple teams targeted the same opponent. The episode culminated in the commencement of the chosen match, featuring the introduction of special judge 2 AM’s Lim Seul-ong. With anticipation high, the competition unfolded, showcasing the performance of one team in this intense episode.
List of Build Up Contestants
The Mnet Global Audition 2024 Build Up boasts a lineup of 40 exceptional contestants, each distinguished by their unique vocal styles. Among them, 11 stand out for their distinctive voices, 10 possess soulful tones, 7 wield powerful vocals, and 12 demonstrate remarkable versatility. Noteworthy mentions in the unique voices category include Musical actor Kim Seo-hyung, Wumuti from BOYS PLANET, UP10TION’s Lee Hwan-hee and Sunyoul, Singer-songwriter Taewoo, Lee Kwang-suk, AB6IX’s Jeon Woong, Hong Sung-won, Kang Ha-yoon, Neon, and Kwon Eui-bin.
In the soul voices category, standout talents include ONE PACT’s Jay Chang, NewKidd’s Lee Min-wook, WEi’s Kang Seok-hwa, Ma Jae-kyung, Jung Soo-min, A.C.E’s Lee Dong-hun, JUST B’s Bain, Kim Sung-jung, Park Joo-hee, and Lim Sang-hyun. Those with powerful vocals feature profiles like Kim Min-seo, Park Jae-up, Choi Ha-ram, Lim Joon-hyeok, FAVE1’s Hyukjin, Jo Hwan-ji, and Yoon In-hwan.
Lastly, the all-rounder voices category introduces versatile talents such as CIX’s Seunghoon, M.O.N.T’s Bitsaeon, VANNER’s Taehwan, Hong Seong-joon, Jang In-tae, Jang Yoon-seo, PENTAGON’s Yeo One, JUST B’s Lee Geon-woo, Choi Su-hwan, KNK’s Jeong Inseong, Hwang In-hyuk, and Ji Yeon-woo.
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