Commencing the reality survival race on November 18, the new K-pop audition survival series is giving way to numerous emotional dramas every week as the contestants are now leading us into the third week of the show with the SBS Universe Ticket Episode 3 preview. The Korean K-pop debut competition series (유니버스 티켓), originally holding the title, Universe Ticket: The Miracle of 82, has been produced by Lee Hwan-jin, known for yet another survival audition program, Loud (2021), featuring PSY and Park Jin-young (JYP Entertainment), and the variety game show Running Man.
It stars 82 contestants hailing from global countries like Canada, Australia, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Philippines, Myanmar, France, Vietnam, China, Mongolia, and Italy, all born before the year 2011. The show’s finale will result in the declaration of 8 last-standing contestants as debuting members of a girl group that will be signed under the entertainment label, F&F Entertainment, for 2.5 years. The Universe Ticket audition series has welcomed a star-studded lineup of mentors for the girls. This stellar list of regular judges includes 7 South Korean celebs – Actor/singer Kim Sejeong, Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, Yeji and Chaeryeong of ITZY, K-pop soloist Younha, and choreographer Choi Rian of LACHICA dance crew.
Episode 3 Preview video released ahead of the new episode’s broadcast reveals some developing tensions as more challenges pave the way for the girls to step up their game. However, competing away from home isn’t always easy on everyone’s nerves, especially when homesickness strikes you in full swing. Moreover, as yet another ambush takes the girls by surprise in this upcoming episode, tearful breakdowns will be at the centre of the show’s progress. What led these girls to want to take off for their homes? Stay tuned to find out.
In yet another video revealed earlier today, a stark contrast is drawn up between two contestants as Kwon Chaewon is consumed by her desire to deliver perfection with each performance of hers, whereas, one of the other contestants has thoughts of running away from Universe Ticket. She even goes to the extreme lengths of switching off the camera in her room.
SBS Universe Ticket Episode 3 Release Date
The third episode is slated to release on December 2, 2023, Saturday, at 5 PM KST (updated time).
Where to Watch SBS Universe Ticket Episode 3
The next episode will most likely be live-streamed on YouTube, in addition to being broadcasted on the South Korean network SBS TV. International audiences can also view the episodes on streaming platforms Viu or Viki later.
Watch the SBS Universe Ticket Episode 3 Preview / Trailer
Brief Universe Ticket Episode 2 Recap
Broadcasted on November 25, 2023, the second episode resumed the “Round 1: Battle Week 1:1” as more contestants stepped up with their performances. Jang Sua presented her cover of Choi Yena’s Smiley, Gabi performed Jennie’s Solo, Anxin also opted for another BLACKPINK member’s song as she stepped out with Jisoo’s Flower, whereas Oh Yoona grooved to BLACKPINK’s Don’t Know What to Do. Additionally, Gehlee Dangca brought out her rendition of Kara’s Pretty Girl, Narumi channelled Chungha’s energy to perform her song Gotta Go, Jessica again went for a BLACKPINK song – Pink Venom, while Yui Idota was all about Bubble Pop by Hyuna, and Jayla pulled out her Queencard by making (G)I-DLE’s song her own.
On top of that, the “Battle Week Revenge Battle” saw the Tell Me team consisting of Jessica, Yuriko Yamaguchi, Kwon Yejin, Zhou, Jiaqi, Park Yehyeon, Vanesya and Mila come out as Challengers with the Wonder Girls track for the Cute concept. Countering their attack, the TT team with Vu Linh Dan, Gabi, Lim Seowon, Oh Daeun, Kwon Eunhyung, Cho Hyerin, Nako and Yuri produced the TWICE song in their name as the Winners counterpart, and coincidentally also ended up winning this battle.
List of Universe Ticket Contestants
The SBS Global Audition 2023 Universe Ticket lineup consists of 82 contestants, and it was revealed in intervals. The first announcement included the following 41 contestants’ profiles – Heo Sunbin, Choi Hyerin (also seen on Girls Planet 999), Choi Yeojin, Choi Sungeun, Cho Chaeyoung, Gehlee Dangca, JAYLA, Jung Jiwon, Jeon Jinyeong, Jang Sua, Jang Subin, Lim Seowon (trot singer), Lee Suan, Lee Soovin, Yoon Sooin, Yu, Oh Daeun, Yang Eugene, Yamaguchi Yuriko, Alyssa, Aya Natsumi, Xiaoyu, Vu Linh Dan, Bang Yunha, Park Yehyeon, Vanesya, Mila, Minari, May, Riel, Laura, Noh Yeonwoo, Nako, Nana (former PRIKIL member), Kim Hyojin, Kim Soobin, Kim Soyul, Kim Seoyeon, Kwon Chaewon (formerly known as Eunchae of DIA), Kwon Eunhyung and Gabi. (Check out their profiles here)
The second announcement revealed the remaining 41 contestants as Goo Gyoryeon, Kwon Yejin, Kim Sumin, Kim Sujin, Kim Yuri, Kim Chaea, Kim Chaewon, Kim Hyemi, Narumi, Natchayathorn, Nizi, Park Yewon (former Hot Issue member), Bae Yeram (former Play With Me Club member), Bae Haram, Ahn Seungbi (former Play With Me Club member), Anxin, Enny, Elisia, Oh Yoona (former Play With Me Club member), Yona, Oukikk, Yuri, Yoo Yena (former member of groups Cookie, Dream Candy and LUNA KIDS).
Completing the list, the last few contestants are, Yukino (former PRIKIL member), Ido Tayui, Lee Sunwoo, Izumi, Lee Jine, Lee Huran, Jang Minju (former Majors member), Zhou Jiaqi, Jeon Jieun (former Busters member), Jeong Huigyeong, Jessica, Cho Minseo, Jin Hyeonju (former Good Day and cignature member), Kotoko, Pia, Honma Yuriko, Hwang Sieun, and Lee Eunchae.
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