New York, NY (JULY 25th, 2022) – JYP Entertainment, Republic Records and Federal Films proudly announce a first-of-its-kind show and competition series entitled A2K.
A2K will provide rising talent in the United States and Canada the chance to compete and become a part of the next global girl group. Beginning this incredible journey, in-person auditions will be held in five cities in the States: Atlanta (September 10th) – Chicago (September 14th) – NYC (September 17th & 18th) – Dallas (September 20th) – LA (September 23rd–25th ) and will be chosen to bootcamp in Los Angeles. The semifinalists will be flown to JYP Entertainment headquarters in Korea where they will undergo intensive training from K-Pop’s top executives, choreographers, and producers. Finally, the winners will be chosen to comprise this supergroup.
For the very first time in history, A2K implements the legendary K-Pop idol training model, formula, and discipline into a Western framework, channeling the core elements of the music, fashion, talent, and fans. The series will notably be spearheaded by JYP Entertainment
Founder and Chairman J.Y. Park and Republic Records Founder and Chief Executive Monte Lipman.
The all-girl supergroup comprised through A2K will partner with both JYP Entertainment and Republic Records for all future music releases.
Regarding the launch of A2K, Mr. Lipman commented, ”JY Park remains an icon and pioneer of K-Pop Music. His impact in the music community and popular culture continues to resonate on an extraordinary level. Applying JYP’s values and curation with American artists will give us the opportunity to create an International Super Group for today’s marketplace.”
J.Y. Park added, “This is the biggest project ever for me and JYP Entertainment. Making an American artist through the K-pop system. Not only because America is the biggest market in the world but because I started this company based on an American model which is Motown records. I was so inspired how they developed their artists. We just took it to another level making it into a system. A system where we find raw talents and give them a perfect training system where they learn all things that are required to grow into a true artist/ performer/ leader. And 25 years later, to go back into the market where I got the idea from is truly unbelievable.”
Be on the lookout for more news, announcements, and audition information for A2K here:
america2korea.com
ABOUT JYP ENTERTAINMENT
JYP established itself as a preeminent and pioneering force in South Korea as well as becoming one of top labels of K-Pop. Developing a platform for superstars, the company popularized and introduced the world to the likes of J.Y Park, Rain, Wonder Girls, 2PM, 2AM, miss A, GOT7, Bernard Park, DAY6, TWICE, Stray Kids, BOY STORY, ITZY, NiziU, XDINARY HEROES, NMIXX.
ABOUT REPUBLIC RECORDS
A division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, Republic Records is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Bastille, Billy Porter, Bo Burnham, Clairo, Conan Gray, Daddy Yankee, Drake, Eddie Vedder, G Herbo, Glass Animals, Florence + the Machine, Greta Van Fleet, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack Johnson, James Blake, James Bay, Jessie J, Jimmy Fallon, John Legend, John Mellencamp, Jonas Brothers, Julia Michaels, Kid Cudi, Kim Petras, Lil Wayne, Lorde, Metro Boomin, NAV, Nicki Minaj, Of Monsters and Men, Pearl Jam, Post Malone, Seth MacFarlane, Stevie Wonder, Swedish House Mafia, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, TXT, Twice and more. Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures, including American Recordings, Boominati Worldwide, Brushfire, Casablanca Records, Cash Money, HYBE, Imperial, JYP, Lava Records, Universal Arabic Music, Victor Victor, XO, Young Money, among others. In addition, Republic is home to high-profile soundtracks for Universal Pictures (Sing and Sing 2), Sony Pictures (Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse), Apple TV+ (Coda), Netflix (Don’t Look Up), MGM/UAR (Licorice Pizza), NBC TV’s (The Voice) as well as other notable film and television franchises. Expanding further into content, Republic has launched Federal Films which produces films, television series, podcasts and documentaries. With projects that align with Republic’s artists and brand, Federal Films is building a diverse slate that will bring compelling stories to audiences around the world. Initial documentary releases include Ariana Grande: Excuse Me, I Love You, Jonas Brothers’ Chasing Happiness, and Todd Haynes’ highly acclaimed, The Velvet Underground.
ABOUT FEDERAL FILMS
Federal Films is the newly formed content division of Republic Records. With projects that align with Republic’s artists and brand, Federal Films is building a diverse slate that will bring compelling stories to audiences around the world. Initial releases include the documentaries Ariana Grande: Excuse Me, I Love You, Jonas Brothers’ Chasing Happiness, and Todd Haynes’ highly acclaimed, The Velvet Underground as well as the recent YA release, The Hating Game (Lucy Hale). Upcoming affiliated theatrical releases include They Cloned Tyrone (Jamie Foxx, John Boyega), Meet Cute (Pete Davidson, Kaley Cuoco) and Marlowe (Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger).
BEHOLD THE FIRST AMERICAN GIRL GROUP CREATED VIA K-POP BLUEPRINT
