There has been some indication that the SOURCE MUSIC 2026 SUMMER AUDITION has an “August 30 application deadline,” but according to the official announcement, early applications ended at 11:59 p.m. KST on August 23, 2026. Through August 30, first-round successful applicants among those who applied early are being notified individually by email with details about the in-person auditions.
The key point is that August 30 is not the early-application deadline; it is the final day of the notification period for first-round successful applicants.
Eligibility and Application Categories
According to SOURCE MUSIC’s official page, anyone born in 2008 or later may apply, regardless of gender or nationality. Applicants choose one of the following four categories:
- Vocal
- Rap
- Dance
- Other (instruments, acting, songwriting, etc.)
However, the official announcement states that there will be no separate on-site registration. Only applicants selected from the early-application pool may participate in the regional in-person auditions, and successful applicants will be contacted individually.
In-Person Audition Schedule Across 10 Regions
The in-person auditions are scheduled to begin in Incheon on September 5, 2026, and conclude in Seogwipo on October 18. Because the official schedule is subject to change, applicants should check the SOURCE MUSIC official page again before visiting.
| Date | Region |
|---|---|
| September 5 | Incheon |
| September 6 | Boryeong |
| September 12 | Gunsan · Haenam |
| September 13 | Mokpo |
| September 16 | Pohang |
| September 20 | Geoje |
| October 4 | Sokcho |
| October 17 | Jeju Wolpyeong |
| October 18 | Seogwipo |
This audition has been introduced as a nationwide schedule covering 10 coastal regions: Incheon, Boryeong, Gunsan, Haenam, Mokpo, Pohang, Geoje, Sokcho, Jeju Wolpyeong, and Jeju Seogwipo. The opportunity was also described as a way to provide young people in coastal areas with a chance to participate.
Related Audition Video
The video below is not from the exact same SUMMER AUDITION event, but it is related to SOURCE MUSIC’s 2026 audition and was posted on the official HYBE LABELS channel. It provides visual material related to the audition categories announced by SOURCE MUSIC.
<iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/3Y7V8beSo7o?rel=0&playsinline=1" title="Official SOURCE MUSIC 2026 GLOBAL BOY AUDITION video" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y7V8beSo7o
Official Information to Check
The early-application schedule and planned in-person audition dates should be checked against SOURCE MUSIC’s official page. The official inquiry email is [email protected].
Sources and verification time:
- SOURCE MUSIC, “2026 SOURCE MUSIC SUMMER AUDITION” — https://sourcemusic.com/audition/index — Checked August 30, 2026, at 06:06 UTC
- Newspim, “SOURCE MUSIC, LE SSERAFIM’s agency, to hold auditions across 10 coastal regions nationwide” — https://www.newspim.com/news/view/20260803000957 — Checked August 30, 2026, at 06:06 UTC
- OSEN, “SOURCE MUSIC searches for hidden talent across 10 coastal regions… summer audition announced” — https://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112851590 — Checked August 30, 2026, at 06:06 UTC