About this season
"Universe Ticket" follows the story of 82 contestants who participate in a series of missions for a chance to debut in a global K-Pop girl group. Eight (8) winners will be selected to form a project girl group targeting global audiences, with activities set both in the real world and in the metaverse. All female contestants ages 10~19 can audition, regardless of nationality or trainee status. The winning group is expected to promote for a duration of 2 years and 6 months. Meanwhile, the title 'The Miracle of 82' is inspired by South Korea's country calling code, '+82'. Lee Hwan Jin PD and F&F Entertainment plans on showcasing an audition program geared toward both global audiences as well as South Korea's general public, producing a successful girl group loved by all domestically and internationally.
Episodes (10)
1. Beginning
Aired 18 November 2023 • 90 min
As soon as the show starts, the 82 contestants face Battle Week, where half of them will be eliminated. The first battle, 1-on-1 Battle, commences, and the girls are to pick their opponents and go up against each other. The low-ranking contestants unexpectedly put on amazing performances, surprising the judges. Who will make it to the next battle, and who will be eliminated? Stay tuned to find out!
2. Revenge
Aired 25 November 2023 • 91 min
After the 1-on-1 Battles are over, the girls are divided into winners and losers. The final battle of the Battle Week is revealed, and after the last battle, only 41 of them will survive. The final battle, the Revenge Battle, is a team battle between the winners and losers of the first battle. The winners get to choose their teammates, concepts, and songs, whereas the losers must follow everything decided by the winners and battle against them.
3. Tears
Aired 2 December 2023 • 91 min
The Revenge Battles continue. Enchanting Winners show a disappointing performance, while Enchanting Challengers put on a surprisingly good performance. Pure Winners face a crisis as one of the members hits her limit. The pressure to win the battle grows bigger, and some of the contestants become overwhelmed. Which team will overcome the pressure and take a win?
4. Ticket
Aired 6 December 2023 • 91 min
Charismatic Winners present “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” while Charismatic Challengers perform to “FIRE.” The judges are torn as both groups do an excellent job. After the Revenge Battle, the 20 contestants advancing straight to Universe through Unicorn Ticketing is revealed. The rest must make it to the Universe through their fan voting. Who will be among the 41 contestants to advance to the Universe?
5. Competition
Aired 13 December 2023 • 94 min
6. Growth
Aired 20 December 2023 • 95 min
7. Promotion or Elimination
Aired 27 December 2023 • 92 min
8. Rival
Aired 3 January 2024 • 93 min
9. Debut D-7
Aired 10 January 2024 • 97 min
10. D-day
Aired 17 January 2024 • 75 min