Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience — Season 1
This six-part series following an aspiring British boyband as they undergo the intensive K-Pop training process in South Korea — but where most K-Pop superstars spend several years honing their talent
About this season
This six-part series following an aspiring British boyband as they undergo the intensive K-Pop training process in South Korea — but where most K-Pop superstars spend several years honing their talents before being let loose in the industry, the British hopefuls are being fast-tracked in just 100 days! After being trained by world-class choreographers and vocal coaches, and mentored by some of the industry's most acclaimed starmakers, the boys are hoping to launch as a new boyband — Dear Alice — on the global stage. But will they emerge as the hottest new thing in pop music, or will they be on the first plane back home from Seoul?
Episodes (6)
1. Episode 1
Aired 17 August 2024 • 44 min
Immediately immersed into the world of K-pop, its culture and their challenge, the band from the UK discover the rigours and potential rewards as they meet their mentors and perform an ‘evaluation’.
2. Episode 2
Aired 24 August 2024 • 43 min
Determined to bounce back from an underwhelming first evaluation, the band take on a dance challenge 555 metres in the air and perform live for the first time in front of an audience.
3. Episode 3
Aired 31 August 2024 • 44 min
As band member Blaise struggles to find his place in the group, the boys attempt the bedrock of any K-pop band - the music video.
4. Episode 4
Aired 7 September 2024 • 44 min
The boys try to build bridges with band member Blaise, who’s feeling increasingly isolated. Will blindfolded choreography be enough to impress the K-pop creator Heejun Yoon?
5. Episode 5
Aired 14 September 2024 • 44 min
The band need to improve their stamina and enrol on a military fitness bootcamp. But the K-Pop creator Heejun Yoon has a surprise evaluation which challenges the band like never before.
6. Episode 6
Aired 21 September 2024 • 44 min
As their hundred days draw to an end, the band must impress dignitaries at the British embassy and a room of eager K-Pop fans. Will they win Hee Jun Yoon’s approval before heading home?