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R U Next?

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description R U Next? Overview

R U Next? is a South Korean televised survival competition that aired on JTBC in 2023 in connection with Belift Lab. Contestants competed for places in a planned girl group, and the final selection formed ILLIT, Belift Lab's first girl group. The program is intended for viewers interested in K-pop auditions, trainee development, and the process by which an idol group lineup is assembled.

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What girl group was formed on the show R U Next?

The survival show produced ILLIT, the five-member girl group under Belift Lab, comprising Wonhee, Yunah, Minju, Moka, and Iroha. It was Belift Lab's first girl group since the label launched.

What channel aired R U Next and when?

It aired on the South Korean network JTBC in 2023, running weekly through the summer before the final lineup was revealed. The program was made in connection with Belift Lab, a label under the HYBE umbrella.

Is R U Next connected to the show I-LAND that created ENHYPEN?

Both shows are tied to Belift Lab: I-LAND formed the boy group ENHYPEN back in 2020, while R U Next? was the label's project to launch its first girl group. R U Next? aired on JTBC, whereas I-LAND had aired on Mnet.

When did ILLIT debut after winning R U Next?

ILLIT debuted in March 2024 with the EP 'Super Real Me' and its lead single 'Magnetic,' which became a breakout streaming hit. The debut came roughly half a year after the show's finale selected the final five members.

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