* Schedule (The Schedule and Song camp format can be changed.)
Awards and Prizes
One individual or one team will be selected as the winner.
*A cash prize of KRW 5,000,000 (tax included) will be awarded upon signing an exclusive songwriter agreement with JYP Publishing.
Application (Please check the instructions below before applying.)
[General conditions]
- There are no restrictions regarding age, gender, or educational background.
- Only unreleased and unpublished works may be submitted.
- Each applicant (or each team member) must have at least one officially released K-pop song.
[Topliner]
- Please refer to the attachments below to download the tracks.
- Choose any 2 of the 3 provided tracks and write songs targeting any JYP artist of your choice (TWICE, Stray Kids, ITZY, NiziU, Xdinary Heroes, NMIXX, GIRLSET, NEXZ, or KickFlip). You may change the key of the track at your discretion.
- Submit 2 demo songs, including melody, lyrics, and recorded demo vocals. English lyrics are permitted.
- The provided tracks may only be used for this audition.
- Applicants must record the demo vocals themselves using a voice that matches their own gender. AI-generated vocals are not permitted. If you are writing for an artist of a different gender, you may use a guide vocalist instead.
[Producer]
- Submit 2 complete songs that have the potential to become title tracks — 1 for a boy group and 1 for a girl group — targeting JYP artists (TWICE, Stray Kids, ITZY, NiziU, Xdinary Heroes, NMIXX, GIRLSET, NEXZ, or KickFlip), including lyrics, composition, arrangement, and recorded demo vocals.
(Song Title Format: [Target Artist] Song Title Example — [TWICE] Knock Knock / File Format: MP3)
- All submitted songs must be newly created specifically for this audition. Previously produced demos will not be accepted.
- The submitted work must be credited 100% to the applicant (or applicant team) for lyrics, composition, and arrangement. No outside contributors may participate, except for demo vocalists.
- If anyone outside the applicant (or applicant team) participated in the lyrics, composition, or arrangement, please apply under the TrackMaker category instead.
- Works created using AI are not eligible for submission. All submitted works must be entirely original. If AI-based generative tools such as SUNO, Udio, or ACE Studio are used, the submission may be disqualified.
AI-assisted production methods, including virtual instrument timbre conversion or guide vocal timbre conversion, are also not permitted.
[Track Maker]
- Submit 2 tracks that have the potential to become title tracks — 1 for a boy group and 1 for a girl group — targeting JYP artists (TWICE, Stray Kids, ITZY, NiziU, Xdinary Heroes, NMIXX, GIRLSET, NEXZ, or KickFlip).
(Song Title Format: [Target Artist] Song Title Example — [TWICE] Knock Knock / File Format: MP3)
- All submitted tracks must be newly created specifically for this audition. Previously produced demos will not be accepted.
- Works created using AI are not eligible for submission. All submitted works must be entirely original. If AI-based generative tools such as SUNO, Udio, or ACE Studio are used, the submission may be disqualified.
AI-assisted production methods, including virtual instrument timbre conversion or guide vocal timbre conversion, are also not permitted.
* Q&A
[General Conditions]
1. How do I apply?
Click the Apply button on this page and follow the application process.
Applications will be accepted from June 29 (Mon), 1:00 PM to July 30 (Thu), 11:59 PM (KST).
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2. Can a team apply?
Yes. A team may consist of up to three members, including the team leader. The role of each team member (lyrics, composition, arrangement) must be clearly specified in the application.
Please note that the prize money will be awarded to the team as a whole, and only selected team members may be offered an exclusive contract with JYP Publishing.
3. Can I apply for multiple categories?
Yes. If you wish to apply for more than one category, please log out from My Audition and submit a new application using a different email address.
However, the same track cannot be submitted to both the Producer and TrackMaker categories.
4. What does the "exclusive contract" mean?
The exclusive contract covers all works released after signing with JYP Publishing.
Please ensure that you do not have any contractual obligations that would prevent you from entering into an exclusive agreement.
5. What does "at least one officially released K-pop song" mean?
Applicants must have at least one officially released K-pop song available on a recognized music streaming platform.
Releases available only on SoundCloud or YouTube do not qualify.
[Producer, Track Maker]
1. Can I use a sample track?
Yes. You may use royalty-free samples that are free of copyright issues. However, when using loops, you may not use an entire loop without modification.
2. Can I submit only the first verse?
No. Please submit the complete track.
3. Can I use AI tools?
No. Works created using AI are not eligible for submission. All submitted works must be entirely original. If AI-based generative tools such as SUNO, Udio, or ACE Studio are used, the submission may be disqualified.
AI-assisted production methods, including virtual instrument timbre conversion or guide vocal timbre conversion, are also not permitted.
[Topliner]
1. Can I change the key of the provided track?
Yes. You may change the key as needed.
2. Can I record the demo vocals myself?
Yes. Applicants must record the demo vocals themselves using a voice that matches their own gender. AI-generated vocals are not permitted.
If you are writing for an artist of a different gender, you may use a guide vocalist for the demo.