KBS is collaborating with Makestar on a new boy group survival show. According to Ilgan Sports, the show, tentatively titled MakeMateOne, is set to air as early as May 2024. Its goal is to create a new global boy group. This initiative is KBS’s first foray into the survival show genre since 2018’s The Unit, which formed a girl group called UNI.T.
MakeMateOne is expected to form a boy group consisting of six or seven members, though the final number has yet to be confirmed. The contestants have already moved into their dorms and are preparing for their performances. This indicates that production on the show is well underway.
Makestar isn’t new to managing artists, but their clients have all been actors, like Park Hae Il and Soo Ae. They first announced plans to launch a boy group in October 2023, saying they recruited top K-pop experts to help them in their goal. This partnership with KBS signifies that they’re serious about branching out into managing idol groups.
KBS to launch new boy group survival show in 6 years since ‘The Unit’ in 2018, Tentatively titled ‘Make Mate One’ and it's set to premiere as early as May.
The selected final debut member will debut as global boy group consisting of 6 to 7 members under MAKESTAR.#MAKEMATEONE pic.twitter.com/1vMmbLoBvI
— MAKEMATE1 UPDATES (@makemate1global) February 21, 2024
About the company behind ‘MakeMateOne’
Makestar began operating in 2015 as a crowdfunding platform. It bridged the gap between K-pop fans and their favorites, allowing fans to invest in albums and other projects. This innovative approach has generated significant revenue from overseas markets. It also gave fans a more meaningful and personal connection to their biases.
With operations spanning 134 countries, including major markets such as China, Europe, Japan, and the US, Makestar’s sales increased by 175% in 2021 compared to the previous year. The company has executed over 1,560 projects involving more than 580 stars and maintains partnerships with over 400 agencies in Korea. The company is planning to expand its focus to include beauty, fashion, and more. Their ultimate goal is to contribute significantly to the spread of Korean culture worldwide.
Now, with MakeMateOne, Makestar will take a turn at making its own idol group, promising to bring something new to the K-pop scene. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: Production on ‘MakeMateOne’ has already started. Will you tune in? Source: X/@kpopplanetofc.