
Featured art by Bhernn Saenz. Images courtesy of TV5.
MANILA, Philippines — Starting the year strong, this February, the biggest K-pop stars and makers, join hand in hand with the Kapatid Network, to open the doors to Be the Next: 9 Dreamers, the highly anticipated global collaboration between MLD Entertainment PH and TV5.
Be the Next: 9 Dreamers is a talent survival show which brings undiscovered talents from across Asia to showcase their potential on the global stage. From the global audition held in 2024, the aspirants have been narrowed down to 74, whose dreams are about to take flight, but not without fighting their way to debut as part of a new 9-member boy group.
Key visual courtesy of TV5.
These dreamers will then be under the guidance of expert judges and mentors from select industry powerhouses to become global idols. The exciting line-up includes Filipino fan favorite and 2NE1’s Sandara Park as the show’s emcee.
Sandara Park. Image courtesy of TV5.
Park will then be joined by EXO-CBX Chen, MOMOLAND Hye-bin, AB6IX Woo-jin Park, Ye-dam Bang, and HORI7ON Vinci comprising the celebrity mentors. Leading K-pop choreographer Bae Wan Hee and producer Bullseye will also come in as dance mentors.
Known Korean make-up artist and stylist Narae Park and hair salon JUNO HAIR will aid the boys in their transformation into certified K-pop heartthrobs.


(L-R) HORI7ON Vinci and EXO-CBX Chen. Images courtesy of TV5.


(L-R) Ye-dam Bang and AB6IX Woo-jin Park. Images courtesy of TV5.


(L-R) MOMOLAND Hye-bin and Bullseye. Images courtesy of TV5.
Be the Next: 9 Dreamers airs on TV5’s Weekend Trip block at 7:15 PM starting this February 8. More details will be revealed about the program and the contestants in the coming weeks.
Watch the teaser below: