Asian Drama

Here, dazzling teenagers from all over the world gather to receive professional training at Starlight Academy, crossing the boundaries of language and culture and igniting the stage with their talent and passion. Through fierce competition and teamwork, they will compete for the opportunity to become a globally recognized super idol. Let’s witness how they are born from the starlight and become trendsetting stars!

(Source: iQiyi)

Co-production with China.

Episodes: 10

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Airs On: Saturday

"THE ORIGIN - A, B, or What?" is an audition program that will unveil its mega boy group project planned by IST Entertainment (The home of Apink, VICTON, THE BOYZ, Bandage and Weeekly) jointly produced with Kakao Entertainment and Sony Music Solution.

“THE ORIGIN – A, B, or What?” is a differentiated audition program in which 13 trainees compete to perform the best "balance game" and the final line up selected by the public. The chosen members would be debuting in a new boy group in the first half of 2022.

The contestants consisting of trainees in their mid to late teens, are hidden gemstones that have been discovered through several global auditions as well as in Korea and have a perfect balance in both skills and visuals.