JL, a member of the Filipino boy band PLUUS, emerged victorious in the survival audition show 'Universe League' on South Korean channel SBS. His win secures his debut in the nine-member K-pop group AHOF, alongside the other winners from the top-ranking teams.
Filipino contestant JL will be debuting in a K-pop boy band after winning in “Universe League,” a survival audition TV program on channel SBS in South Korea.
JL, a member of Filipino boy band PLUUS, was one of the 21 finalists who competed in the finale on Jan. 24. Host and K-pop artist Jay Park announced that the debuting group will have nine members to be composed of all the members of the winning team, and the first placers in the second and third place teams. In the final round, 21 contestants--seven from Team Rhythm, Team Groove and Team Beat--competed.
Team Rhythm, which included JL, won first place with 4,378,941 points, while Team Groove placed second with 1,239,192 points. Team Beat, which received 965,871 points, finished third. As a result, all seven members of Team Rhythm will be debuting in AHOF. They are JL, Steven, Chih En, Zhang Shuaibo, Park Ju-won, Daisuke and Seo Jeong-woo. JL together with the other winners who will debut in K-pop group AHOF In the final ranking, JL took first place with an overwhelming score of 3.16 million.
“Actually, I had a lot of worries before coming to Korea, but I didn’t know that I would receive so much love and attention from you all here. I would like to thank everyone for joining me on my Universe League journey,” said JL during the finale, Korean media reported. F&F Entertainment also organized the global girl group audition program “Universe Ticket” from which K-pop girl group UNIS was launched.
K-Pop Philippines Boy Band 'Universe League ' Debut
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
JL Gaspar: The Filipino idol making waves on ‘Universe League’As the only Filipino finalist in a South Korean reality show, JL Gaspar marks another milestone for local artists breaking into the global K-pop scene
Read more »
First Reina Filipina North America pageant to choose region's Filipino rep for Miss Universe PHLThe first-ever Reina Filipina North America pageant is happening this Saturday, January 25, 2025 (January 26, Manila time) at the Palladium Times Square in New York City.
Read more »
Filipino-powered Asia All-Stars fall to Rising Stars in B.LeagueMANILA, Philippines — The Filipino-boosted Asia All-Stars succumbed to the Rising Stars, 121-124, in the Japan B.League Asia Rising Star Game in Chiba, Japan on Saturday evening.
Read more »
Jollibee: A Filipino Fast-Food Giant Making Global WavesFrom humble beginnings as an ice cream parlor in Manila, Jollibee Foods Corporation has risen to become a global fast-food sensation, blending Filipino flavors with Western fast food concepts. Its iconic Chickenjoy and Filipino-style spaghetti have captivated taste buds worldwide, while its expansion into international markets has promoted Filipino culture and cuisine. Jollibee's success story is a testament to the Filipino spirit of resilience and innovation.
Read more »
Filipino Teen Sings at Carnegie HallA 14-year-old Filipino girl working in Dubai with her parents achieved her dream of performing at Carnegie Hall, one of the world's most prestigious concert venues.
Read more »
Figure Skater Aleksandr Korovin Becomes Filipino CitizenAleksandr Korovin, a figure skater representing the Philippines, has officially been granted Filipino citizenship.
Read more »