Ryan Tedder is teaming up with K-pop giant HYBE to form a new boy band.
HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk, HYBE America CEO Scooter Braun and the OneRepublic star – who has worked with the likes of HYBE’s girl group KATSEYE and boy band TXT, as well as superstars Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Adele – have launched a global talent search for the next BTS.
Bang Si-hyuk told Billboard: “Artists under HYBE have consistently reached impressive global milestones, dominating charts year after year.
“Especially with KATSEYE, we’ve demonstrated that our K-pop methodology is successful in the US mainstream market. Launching a new boy group in collaboration with Ryan Tedder will be another step in continuing our legacy within the music industry.”
Tedder added: “I’m thrilled to partner with HYBE on this new exciting project, Bang and his team have proven to be the best fan-engaging creatives out there and we want to build a group that is the most fan-focused on earth with the best music imaginable.”
Applicants must be aged between 13 and 23 and will be required to supply a selection of photos, video performance and a clip introducing themselves.
Training will take place in Los Angeles.
The application reads: “HYBE is collaborating with multi-platform producer Ryan Tedder for a groundbreaking partnership behind the latest evolution in pop music artistry. This unprecedented alliance merges HYBE’s proven expertise in artist training and development of K-pop infrastructure and global fandom cultivation with Tedder’s legendary track record of creating chart-topping hits and developing successful artists.
“The project will be led by an elite team of industry veterans, including HYBE Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk, the visionary producer behind 21st century pop icons BTS and KATSEYE, HYBE AMERICA CEO Scooter Braun, and Ryan Tedder, who will oversee all aspects of casting and creative direction. Training for this new group of artists, to be conducted in Los Angeles, will fuse HYBE’s comprehensive development program with creative direction from Tedder, whose credits include collaborations with Beyoncé, Adele, Ed Sheeran, and more.”
To apply, head to https://hybeamerica-audition.com/.