The thrilling journey of the K-pop audition survival show has been captivating viewers week after week, immersing them in an enthralling concept. As we approach its eighth week, anticipation surges for the Mnet Build Up Episode 8 preview, led by Ma Doo-shik, acclaimed for his work on Superstar K. Originally named 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. Standout 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 magnetic host Lee Da-hee, the survival reality program sets out to shape the final four contestants into members of a vocal boy group, with the enticing promise of a two-year contract. Build Up features a stellar cast of mentors and an illustrious 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 8 Release Date
The eagerly awaited eighth episode is set to premiere on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 6:30 PM KST.
Where to Watch Mnet Build Up Episode 8
The forthcoming episode is anticipated to be accessible for live streaming on Mnet’s YouTube channel, in addition to being broadcast on South Korea’s television network tvN and the OTT platform TVING.
Mnet Build Up Episode 8 Preview / Trailer
In the next episode, a team mission will commence in front of a live audience, marking the first time the mission aligns with public sentiment. The total score, comprising 600 points from judges, 300 points from on-site evaluation, and 100 points from online voting, will ultimately determine the victor. Following all five teams’ performances, the on-site evaluation team faces a pivotal decision as they select two teams to advance to the semi-finals.
Brief Build Up Episode 7 Recap
Episode 7 commenced with a highly anticipated performance pitting the strongest 1st place team against the lowest-ranked 9th place team. Kang Hayoon, Jay Chang, and WUMUTI took the stage, selecting FEVER by J.Y.Park. Their rendition showcased their dominance, stunning the audience with impeccable vocals, rap, and overall stage presence. Their victory was evident, leading to the elimination of Jang In-tae, JEON WOONG, and Lee Min-wook’s team.
Following suit, Yun In-hwan, Ma Jaekyung, and DONGHUN presented a rendition of Lie by BTS. DONGHUN’s delivery left the judges in awe, earning praise for his interpretation of the song. Subsequently, Lim Junhyeok, Lee Gwang-seok, and Yeo One captivated with their performance of An Ordinary Day by Jung Seung Hwan. Lee Gwang-seok, despite being the last member recruited, delivered a standout performance, leading their team to victory and eliminating their competitors.
With the triple-death match mission concluded, the judges faced the pivotal task of selecting five out of the fifteen eliminated contestants to rejoin the competition. The Build Up passes were awarded to DONGHUN, JUST B Bain, Kim Minseo, JEON WOONG, and BITSAEON.
The fourth round mission commenced with the announcement that the judges would choose the top tier from the five winning teams before the formation of four-member groups. The top tier would then decide whether to retain the current three members and recruit one more or opt to form a new team.
List of Build Up Contestants
The 2024 Mnet Global Audition Build Up showcases an impressive ensemble of 40 contestants, each distinguished by their unique vocal abilities. Within this group, 11 stand out for their captivating voices, 10 for their soulful tones, 7 for their commanding vocal presence, and 12 for their remarkable versatility. Noteworthy talents among those with unique voices 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 soulful 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 Seunghun, 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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