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Sixteen was a 2015 reality survival program co-produced by JYP Entertainment and Mnet, in which sixteen female JYP trainees competed for positions in a new girl group. The show ran from May to July 2015 and concluded with the formation of TWICE, though the final nine-member lineup was expanded beyond the originally planned seven when members Tzuyu and Momo were added by JYP founder Park Jin-young. The program documented trainees through individual and group challenges evaluating singing, dancing, and overall performance ability.
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What K-pop group was formed from the show Sixteen?
The girl group TWICE was formed from Sixteen, with nine members selected through the competition. TWICE debuted under JYP Entertainment in October 2015, shortly after the show concluded, and went on to become one of the best-selling K-pop girl groups of all time.
What network aired Sixteen and when did it air?
Sixteen aired on Mnet, a South Korean cable music and entertainment channel operated by CJ ENM, in 2015. The show was produced by JYP Entertainment in collaboration with Mnet as a reality survival program.
How were TWICE members selected on Sixteen?
Sixteen featured JYP Entertainment female trainees competing in vocal, dance, and team-based performance missions over multiple episodes. The final lineup was determined through a combination of J.Y. Park's evaluations and audience input, with the selection criteria shifting across the series.
Who were some contestants on Sixteen who did not make TWICE?
Several eliminated trainees later found success elsewhere, most notably Somi, who went on to win the first season of Produce 101 and debut with I.O.I. Other eliminated contestants included Jiwon, Minyoung, and Chaeryeong, some of whom later debuted in other groups under different labels.
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