Online applications for HYBE and Geffen Records’ “Next Global Girl Group Audition” close at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on August 31, 2026. According to the official page, the application window was considered still open as of 18:45 UTC on August 31, 2026.
Key Update
This recruitment is an online open audition held by HYBE and Geffen Records to find members for a future global girl group. On August 11, 2026, POPLine also reported the audition announcement and the August 31 application deadline.
The official deadline is “11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on August 31.”
Current Status
The eligibility and submission requirements shown on the official audition page are as follows.
- Applicants ages 15 to 21 who use She/Her or They/Them identities
- Vocal and dance submissions are required
- Rap is optional
- Each video must be no longer than one minute
- Duplicate applications are not allowed; submissions are limited to one per applicant
For vocals, applicants must submit one English lead rhythmic pop song and one English R&B pop song with accompaniment. The dance submission is a freestyle performance to a selected song, while the rap submission is one English song performed with accompaniment.
Impact
Applicants should first confirm the deadline, video length, and which fields are required. Because both vocal and dance submissions are mandatory, submitting only one field does not satisfy the official requirements. The official page says that selected applicants will receive further instructions at the email address submitted with their application.
A separate Japan-focused recruitment announced by HYBE JAPAN in 2025 reflects the age requirements and schedule for that 2025 campaign. It should not be confused with the current conditions for the 2026 global recruitment.
Next Checkpoint
Before the deadline, applicants can revisit the official application page to confirm the current application link and submission process. No verified information has been published about the number of available positions, application results, final group lineup, or debut schedule.
Related background can also be found in an official introductory video posted by HYBE LABELS in 2021. However, that video concerns a 2021 joint project and should not be used as evidence of the current conditions for the 2026 recruitment.
Sources: [HYBE GEFFEN official audition page](https://www.hybegeffen-audition.com/) · [official application page](https://hybegeffen-audition.com/apply) · [POPLine report](https://portalpopline.com.br/hybe-geffen-records-proximo-girlgroup-global/) · [Universal Music Group announcement](https://www.universalmusic.com/hybe-and-universal-music-group-announce-first-ever-hybe-x-geffen-global-girl-group-audition/) · [official 2021 HYBE LABELS video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5qKDE1O22g) Verified at: 18:45–18:48 UTC on August 31, 2026.