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Sixteen was a 2015 reality television survival show produced jointly by JYP Entertainment and the South Korean network Mnet. The program featured sixteen JYP trainees competing in singing, dancing, and teamwork challenges to secure a spot in the new K-pop girl group Twice. The series is distinguished by its format, where established members of labelmate groups and producers evaluated the contestants. It appeals to fans of Korean pop music and audiences interested in the mechanics of idol group formation.

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How did Sixteen choose the members of Twice?

JYP Entertainment divided 16 trainees into Major and Minor groups and repeatedly reassigned them after performance challenges. Park Jin-young selected the final lineup during the 2015 finale.

Why were Momo and Tzuyu added to Twice at the end of Sixteen?

Momo had previously been eliminated but was restored to strengthen the group's dance performance. Tzuyu was added after demonstrating strong audience popularity, expanding the planned seven-member lineup to nine.

Which Sixteen contestants later debuted outside Twice?

Jeon Somi later won Produce 101 and debuted with I.O.I before beginning a solo career. Chaeryeong remained at JYP Entertainment and debuted with ITZY in 2019.

Where was the survival show Sixteen originally broadcast?

Sixteen aired on the South Korean music channel Mnet in 2015. It was produced with JYP Entertainment as the company prepared the group that became Twice.

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