YG Entertainment has officially announced the schedule for its 2026 Global Audition in Osaka. The Osaka audition will take place on September 20, 2026, and pre-registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on September 6. Since registration closes before the event date, anyone considering applying should check both the application method and the eligible birth years.
Key Developments
The Osaka event is part of the 2026 YG GLOBAL AUDITION, which is scheduled to take place across multiple countries and cities from July through December 2026. The Osaka audition date has been set for September 20, and the application categories include not only vocal, rap, and dance, but also visual, acting, and specialty.
The key dates for the Osaka audition are September 20 for the event and 11:59 p.m. on September 6 for the pre-registration deadline.
Applicants may apply only once across the full global audition schedule. Therefore, applicants should carefully choose the city and timing before applying for the Osaka event. If they have already applied for another city, they should not assume that they can apply again for the same 2026 YG GLOBAL AUDITION.
Current Status
Applicants born between 2008 and 2015 are eligible regardless of gender or nationality. The application categories are as follows:
- Vocal
- Rap
- Dance
- Visual
- Acting
- Specialty
Applications for Osaka are available only through online pre-registration. According to the official announcement, on-site registration will not be accepted. Applicants should therefore check the pre-registration deadline first rather than assuming they can apply at the venue on the day of the event.
| Item | Official Information |
|---|---|
| Event | 2026 YG GLOBAL AUDITION - OSAKA |
| Event date | September 20, 2026 |
| Pre-registration | Online registration only |
| Registration deadline | 11:59 p.m. on September 6, 2026 |
| Eligibility | Born 2008–2015, with no gender or nationality restrictions |
| Application categories | Vocal · Rap · Dance · Visual · Acting · Specialty |
Impact
The announcement is significant because it allows people interested in the Osaka audition to review their eligibility and application procedure at once. In particular, the eligible birth years are limited to those born from 2008 through 2015, so applicants should check the birth-year requirement before considering their preferred category. There are no restrictions based on gender or nationality, but applicants must fall within the specified birth-year range.
The range of application categories also extends beyond vocal, rap, and dance to include visual, acting, and specialty, giving applicants more options for showcasing their strengths. However, the variety of categories does not guarantee acceptance or a debut. Applicants should confirm the results and any subsequent procedures through official announcements.
The online-only pre-registration requirement may also affect whether applicants can attend. Since on-site registration will not be available, visiting the Osaka venue after the deadline to apply is not part of the official procedure.
Next Confirmation Date
The audition time and location are scheduled to be sent by email to selected applicants on September 11, 2026. Based on the information currently available, the specific time and location of the Osaka audition cannot be confirmed publicly. Selected applicants should check the email notice on that date.
Applicants can follow these steps:
- Confirm that they were born between 2008 and 2015.
- Choose one application category among vocal, rap, dance, visual, acting, and specialty.
- Complete online pre-registration by 11:59 p.m. on September 6, 2026.
- If selected, check the time and location sent by email on September 11, 2026.
The Osaka audition date is September 20, but the time and location should not be treated as confirmed public information until the email notice is sent to selected applicants. It is also advisable to check the official YG audition announcement again for any changes to the registration method or schedule.