2023 has seen an influx of survival programs, paving the way for a brand new generation of K-Pop idol groups to step into the limelight. JTBC's "R U Next?" has recently joined this list, premiering on June 30, 2023. In partnership with HYBE and JTBC, the survival program looks to produce the next big girl group, set to debut under BELIFT Lab. The show is hosted by Girls' Generation's SooYoung, with KARA's Park GyuRi, Lee Hyun, 2am's Jo Kwon, Kim JaeHwan, and choreographer Aiki acting as judges.

Although already three episodes in, the contestants still have a lot left to show to win the hearts of netizens everywhere. With their efforts, they hope to eventually earn one of the coveted spots within the debut group. With their dreams on the line, "R U Next?" has nowhere to go but up and it's not too late to join in on the action week after week.

Here are 4 reasons why you should start watching JTBC's competition program, "R U Next?"

 

1. Small Intimate Group Of Trainees

For a large majority of survival competition programs, it's not strange to expect upwards to 50 or more contestants vying for a spot in the debut lineup. These large pools of idol hopefuls can introduce even more talented trainees to netizens across the globe. However, "R U Next?" moves away from this approach and instead opts for a much smaller, more intimate group of contestants. With only 22 trainees from the beginning, this allows fans of the show to quickly learn about all the contestants and find out their charms in a shorter period of time.

 

2. A Parade Of Visuals

Going into "R U Next?", it's a guarantee that these idol hopefuls are all brimming with undeniable talent. Although there's only three episodes so far, they've proven this fact time and time again.

On top of their amazing skills, they also possess top tier visuals that would make anyone stop in their tracks. All contestants seem to possess a natural beauty that screams idol-ready and will put you underneath an unbreakable spell.

 

3. Heartwarming Behind The Scenes Footage


One episode alone can surely get your heart pumping as audiences witness stellar performances and the practice that goes behind it. "R U Next?" goes above and beyond, uploading various behind the scenes footage onto the HYBE LABELS + YouTube channel. Through these videos, we are able to see even more examples of the trainees overflowing charm and their lovely interactions with one another. This behind the scenes footage become a source of serotonin for fans all across the globe as they cheer for their favorite trainees.

 

4. Consistently Enchanting Performances

Ever since the first round, the 22 trainees have shown a tremendous amount of talent and skill that keeps audiences falling for their endless charms. Although they're trainees, they show tremendous stage presence that prove that they are ready for any challenge as an idol. With such mesmerizing performances right from the start, the quality will surely only go up from here. As the contestants continue to prepare for their stages, their skills will naturally improve, making them more than ready to fight for a spot in the debut lineup.

Are you currently watching JTBC's "R U Next?"? Which trainee are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments!