Mnet, this time, band audition...Steelheart Club Born K-Band to Steal World Hearts (Roundup)
Oct 20, 2025
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On the 20th, a production presentation for Mnet's new program 'Steel Heart Club' was held at the Eliena Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul. Producer Lee Hyung-jin, producer Kim Eun-mi, producer Moon Ga-young, Jung Yong-hwa, Lee Jang-won, Sunwoo Jung-ah and Ha Sung-woon attended the production presentation.
Mnet 'Steelheart Club' is a global band-making project in which participants in each position of guitar, drum, bass, vocal and keyboard compete fiercely to form a 'last headliner band' using the romance of youth, raw sensibility and on-stage instinct.
Producer Lee Hyung-jin said, `It could be TMI (too much information) from the beginning, but I usually liked band music. If I had the opportunity to become a producer and direct, I wanted to deliver fun things from the band scene to the viewers. When I heard that there was a boom in the band scene in the performance industry, I wanted to plan a band program that I originally wanted to do with the atmosphere. I wanted to contribute to God"I explained the reason for the plan.
Then "I think that for God to expand and last, a star must be born. Through our program, we hope that an iconic band that works globally will come out. "
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Jung Yong-hwa thinks teamwork is important because bands make sounds. Since I also make music in terms of performance, I think it is important to persuade with music, although it has a raw feeling. I think that's why teamwork is important. I feel like I really love music, and I want to pick a team on stage that has the mindset of 'I'm the best'."
Then "I'm in my 16th year as CNBLUE, and I've been criticized a lot and loved a lot." I've been through a lot of things. I performed a lot, and I'm still doing it. It seems that the way to cope with mistakes and the attitude toward the performance have become solid. I wanted to pass on the know-how that became solid as much as possible. I'm filming with excitement, hoping that it'll help you``.
Sunwoo Jung-ah "Each character is important. When characters are united, I think the overall picture is also important. There will be various styles and directions, but rather than being a consistent team, I think each character should be alive. I think it's important to have a character that's cool, but also different and matches well"I pointed to the director's point.
Lee Jang-won also said, `I also think teamwork is important. Unlike other auditions, ensembles and ensembles are important. Teamwork works differently. Since they are deeply involved in the arrangement, there are arrangements that shine and support them. Since we are preparing for such a stage, we are looking forward to teamwork that creates beautiful appearances together. I've been in a band for 22 years, and I've been teaching my know-how"
Ha Sung-woon said "Performance, teamwork, etc., but it seems important to capture the public's hearts. It seems that the mind of how to deal with it is important. I think the stage that comes out of desperation and sincerity is important," he nodded.
In particular, Ha Sung-woon is a former K-pop idol auditioner, which makes us look forward to a different direction. Ha Sung-woon said, `I met a lot of friends who were preparing for idols during the survival. For me, I met friends with a new personality. From walking to speaking, it was so new. Some are new to the stage, have different nationalities, and some are from Indy. It was fun to see them grow up in it. What kind of momentum should I say. Those things were provocative. So we had a lot of fun filming it," he said with a smile.
The production team asked me if I was around a friend who was in a band, and I asked what it was like. He said, "I think I'll be a guy who's been in a survival game first, and I'll be a guy who can tell you up close and tell you good things. At first, I thought it would be difficult, but I thought I could tell you about the stage manner or performance. "
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In terms of being the first MC of an audition program "I didn't think much about it when I was offered. I was grateful for the opportunity. As I liked new challenges, I tried to convey them well to the viewers. There are so many memorable performances that I think 'I'm glad I was the MC' whenever I watched it while recording. I think it's my job to deliver that well"I'm determined.
The point of attention on the stage of 'Steelheart Club' is 'Real Band Sound'. Producer Kim Eun-mi put more effort into presenting band music and often performs mainly on vocals. It is a program that shows the band, so we are trying to direct the stage so that all position members can get attention. I think each character was clearly visible, so the audience must have felt the charm of each one. I think the viewers watching the show will be the same."
It is also of interest that participants of different nationalities, styles, visuals, and musical backgrounds form various combinations. Jung Yong-hwa "I was excited to film from the beginning. I was excited about what kind of friends there would be. I received a strong youthful energy. He also received a strong sense of desperation that it must be music. I met several friends, but they seem to love music. I was in a good mood", showing satisfaction??All.
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This PD has strengths in distribution, management, and artist production on Kakao, and Mnet has IP to create numerous survival shows. The two companies are discussing in-depth whether they can succeed in this project and have good activities for their debuting friends. We are discussing future plans as to whether we can support it better. Through our infrastructure, we will prepare to reach out to global fans through various activities," he replied.
The difference from existing band programs is that there was a structure in which existing bands came out and fought or competed, and there was a form in which each of them formed. The difference between us is that skills are important, but people with good skills and techniques do not form a band. People of various backgrounds, nationalities, and personalities become a band together and grow into a team. There are not only majors, but people who have just started music are also participating. I think viewers who found the band difficult can feel familiar as well.
Most of all, coincidentally, it's called a 'college' for a star band' will be revived for the first time in 13 years, and will be broadcast on the 26th. I'm going to college because I'm in the original band audition' and 'New Band Audition' 'Stillheart Club' meet with viewers around the same time.
Producer Lee said, "I'm going to college"be one of those who love one too much for. Actually ' go to collegeI participated in the ' and went all the way to the final qualifying round. 'Going to collegeThe 'Jae' played a big role as a channel for producing new singers from the Korean music scene and the band scene, and I participated in the 'University' as wellIt's so nice that 'Jae' is revived again.
And then " Go to college' is a window for rookies, and there are especially many band members. Therefore, the band genre itself is considered to be a trend that attracts attention in Korea. But he's going to collegeIt's not like we're competing with each other to take away the pie, it's the universityI hope that the band scene will become a friendly opportunity for viewers and the public as it goes well, and we also hope that it will be a good opportunity for the band scene to become familiar with the audience and the public."
Global Band Making Survival Mnet 'Steel Heart Club' will premiere on October 21 (Tue) at 10 p.m.
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