The BBC has acquired a new entertainment series, offering a glimpse into the global phenomenon of K-pop. Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience will launch on BBC One and iPlayer this summer, taking viewers behind the scenes of the rigorous K-pop training process.
This six-part series is a collaboration between the BBC, SM Entertainment, and Kakao Entertainment America. It follows five UK boys embarking on a 100-day journey to become a K-pop band, facing intense choreography, vocal training, and immersion in Korean culture.
Cameras enter SM Entertainment, capturing the band’s collaboration with top choreographers and songwriters, and guidance from K-pop experts. Filmed in South Korea, the series features Seoul’s striking landscapes and iconic K-pop locations, providing an authentic backdrop to the band’s journey.
Hee Jun Yoon, an undisputed K-pop authority, critiques the band’s progress weekly. This ultimate boot camp, created by the makers of global superstars, offers no guarantees of success.
K-pop has influenced the world over three decades, influencing fashion, styling, and music. SM Entertainment, credited with creating K-pop, has launched over 100 groups and solo artists, including NCT, aespa, and RIIZE. With over 2,300 global tours and 100 billion YouTube views, their impact is undeniable.
Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience is produced by Moon&Back Media, entertainment specialists with a track record in developing popular formats and bands. Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC, shared her enthusiasm: “Witnessing the band come together and be put through their paces promises to be a very exciting prospect for audiences.”
Nigel Hall, Co-founder of Moon&Back Media, added: “Forming a British boy band, schooling them through the unrivalled rigours of the K-pop process, and launching them on the global stage is creating both a world first and unmissable television.”
An airdate for Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience will be announced soon.
