'NewKids on the STARSHIP' Reveals 12 Finalists for Debut Evaluation
Apr 27, 2025
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On the 25th 'EP.8 Semi Final LIVE', which was broadcast live on the YouTube channel of 'New Kids on the Starship', New Kids' 'Semi Final' stage with about 1,500 fans was performed with the sixth plan 'Pre-DEBUT (pre-debut) evaluation'. The evaluation was the first live broadcast since the launch of the program, drawing attention not only from domestic fans but also from K-pop fans around the world.
In particular, not only did fans with placards bearing the name of the New Kids they were cheering on the spot whenever the New Kids' stage was held, but online and offline, with numerous simultaneous users from all over the world cheering enthusiastically in each country's language. In the process, seven New Kids selected by the board of directors of Debuts Plan and seven New Kids selected by fans were revealed, and the first elimination of Debuts Plan occurred, causing regret.
In the presence of more than 1,500 fans, the "Debuts Plan" board and trainer team, the New Kids opened the "Semi Final LIVE" with stage highlights completed through plans from 'I'm OK, You're OK' to 'DWN', 'So G.oo.D', 'New A.G.K.' and 'Balla'. New Kids' stage preparation process was then revealed from 'My excitement for you STEP UP' to 'STICKY BOMB' and 'PASSWORD' just the two of you know. This time, in particular, the "Starship Family" such as IVE, Liz and Autumn, CRAVITY, Serim and Taeyoung, and Cosmic Girls Yeonjung and Dayoung participated in the interim inspection.
The seven selected by the board of directors and the seven with the highest combined score, which reflects the results of fan voting held on the official site (newkids.co.kr ) from March 14 to April 24, at 25% of the first vote, 25% of the second vote, and 50% of the third vote, will advance to the Final Debut Evaluation'. The board of directors and the trainer team of "Debuts Plan" confirmed the performance of "Free Debut Assessment" and finally selected and announced the seven New Kids after much consideration.
The first New Kids selected by the board was Jang Yong-hoon. Jang Kyu-hyun, Kim Min-jae, Choo Yoo-chan, Lee Tae-gun, Park Joon-hwan, and Kim Ji-yong were then called. The seven New Kids selected by fans were also revealed. The first New Kids who received the most votes was Jeong Se-min. Jang Yong-hoon, Kim Min-jae, and Jang Kyu-hyun, who were listed side by side from 2nd to 4th, were then ranked as the 3 New Kids selected by both the board of directors and global fans. Park Won-bin, Baek Jun-hyuk, and Woo Ha-o will be on the stage of the 'Final Debut Evaluation' as they ranked in the top seven New Kids selected by fans. With 11 players from Kim Min-jae to Choo Yoo-chan being selected by the board of directors and fans of the 'Debuts Plan', the board used Debuts Super Pass' against Park Sung-hyun.
The New Kids, who advanced to the final debut evaluation using 'Debuts Super Pass', were finally confirmed with 12 players: Kim Min-jae, Kim Ji-yong, Park Sung-hyun, Park Joon-hwan, Park Won-bin, Baek Jun-hyuk, Wu Ha-oh, Lee Tae-gun, Jang Kyu-hyun, Jang Yong-hoon, Jeong Se-min, and Chu Yoo-chan. Kim Yun-seo, Haru Miyata, Keira Suzuki, Lee Woo-ju, Lee Jun-seo, Jeon Jun-seo, Cho Min-jae, and Jin Jin-min showed outstanding skills and charm, but they failed to advance to the 'Final Debut Evaluation'. The friendship between New Kids, who embraced each other and shared their congratulations and consolation after checking the results, was touching.
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The story of New Kids, who have been running with one goal to become a perfect idol for the past eight months, has been exposed in various ways, drawing attention. In particular, the desperation of the New Kids writing a letter to the New Kids who really want to debut together and the stage of the `Diary Becomes a Letter' sung by all the New Kids made me feel overwhelmed. The New Kids as well as the trainer team, who watched their growth process closely, shed tears.
The last plan given to the surviving New Kids in the `Free Debut Evaluation' was unveiled. The choice of song is decided by a matching vote of fans, with two songs, 'The Moment of penetrating dreams' and 'Flowering CROWN'. The method of selecting the final debut member is also revealed, drawing attention. Five of the seven final debut members will be selected by reflecting 50% of the final vote for a week and the board's evaluation score, respectively.
In the final vote, a total of seven New Kids can vote every day until 10 a.m. on May 3. The remaining two final debut members will be selected as fan SAVE and board SAVE, respectively. 'Final Debut Evaluation'One New Kids with the highest number of votes in the fan SAVE vote, which opens on the day of the live broadcast, will be selected as a fan SAVE, and the last one of the remaining New Kids will be selected as a board SAVE, and the final seven members will be decided.
Viewers' expectations are rising that 'Final Debut Evaluation' will be released on May 4th at 8 p.m. on the 'EP.9 Episode' live.
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