MNET’s Build Up: Contestants list, ages, release schedule, & all we know so far

Build Up Judges and Cast (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Build Up Judges and Cast (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

MNET's Build Up is the highly anticipated upcoming vocal survival program that has introduced 40 participants. These contestants will battle for a seat in the future four-member group, which will be formed at the end of the survival show. The quartet will consist of members who are expected to dominate the industry with their impeccable vocal skills.

MNET's Build Up will include renowned personalities from South Korea, such as Baekho, Lee Seok-hoon from SG Wannabe, Wendy from Red Velvet, Kim Jae-hwan, MAMAMOO's Solar, and Seo Eun-kwang from BTOB. They will serve as judges, closely monitoring the participants' performances.


Everything to know about MNET's Build Up groups

MNET's Build Up will be hosted by the South Korean actress Lee Da-hee, known for her recent appearance in the fantasy drama Island. Build Up has been produced by CJ ENM and Orca Music and is slated to air on cable networks, including tvN and Mnet, on January 26, 2024.

1) Kim Seo-hyung

Musical actor Kim Seo-hyung (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Musical actor Kim Seo-hyung (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

2) Wumuti, 24

Wumuti (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Wumuti (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

3) UP10TION's Lee Hwan-hee, 25

UP10TION's Lee Hwan-hee (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
UP10TION's Lee Hwan-hee (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

4) Taewoo, 26

Taewoo (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Taewoo (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

5) Lee Kwang-suk

Lee Kwang-suk (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Lee Kwang-suk (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

6) AB6IX's Jeon Woong, 26

AB6IX's Jeon Woong (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
AB6IX's Jeon Woong (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

7) UP10TION’s Sunyoul, 27

UP10TION’s Sunyoul (Image via X)
UP10TION’s Sunyoul (Image via X)

8) Hong Sung-won

 Hong Sung-won (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Hong Sung-won (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

9) Kang Ha-yoon, 20

Kang Ha-yoon (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Kang Ha-yoon (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

10) Neon

Neon (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Neon (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

11) Kwon Eui-bin, 25

Kwon Eui-bin (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Kwon Eui-bin (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

12) ONE PACT’s Jay Chang, 22

ONE PACT’s Jay Chang (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
ONE PACT’s Jay Chang (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

13) NewKidd’s Lee Min-wook, 23

NewKidd’s Lee Min-wook (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
NewKidd’s Lee Min-wook (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

14) WEi’s Kang Seok-hwa, 23

WEi’s Kang Seok-hwa (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
WEi’s Kang Seok-hwa (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

15) Ma Jae-kyung, 27

Ma Jae-kyung (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Ma Jae-kyung (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

16) Jung Soo-min

Jung Soo-min (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Jung Soo-min (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

17) A.C.E’s Lee Dong-hun, 30

A.C.E’s Lee Dong-hun (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
A.C.E’s Lee Dong-hun (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

18) JUST B’s Bain, 22

JUST B’s Bain (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
JUST B’s Bain (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

19) Kim Sung-jung

Kim Sung-jung (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Kim Sung-jung (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

20) Park Joo-hee

Park Joo-hee (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Park Joo-hee (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

21) Lim Sang-hyun, 27

 Lim Sang-hyun (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Lim Sang-hyun (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

22) Kim Min-seo

Kim Min-seo (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Kim Min-seo (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

23) Park Jae-up, 30

Park Jae-up (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Park Jae-up (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

24) Choi Ha-ram

Choi Ha-ram (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Choi Ha-ram (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

25) Lim Joon-hyeok, 30

Lim Joon-hyeok (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Lim Joon-hyeok (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

26) FAVE1’s Hyukjin, 30

FAVE1’s Hyukjin (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
FAVE1’s Hyukjin (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

27) Jo Hwan-ji, 24

Jo Hwan-ji (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Jo Hwan-ji (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

28) Yoon In-hwan

Yoon In-hwan (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Yoon In-hwan (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

29) CIX’s Seunghoon, 24

CIX’s Seunghoon (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
CIX’s Seunghoon (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

30) M.O.N.T’s Bitsaeon, 28

M.O.N.T’s Bitsaeon (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
M.O.N.T’s Bitsaeon (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

31) VANNER’s Taehwan, 30

VANNER’s Taehwan (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
VANNER’s Taehwan (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

32) Hong Seong-joon, 24

Hong Seong-joon (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Hong Seong-joon (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

33) Jang In-tae

Jang In-tae (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Jang In-tae (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

34) Jang Yoon-seo

Jang Yoon-seo (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Jang Yoon-seo (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

35) PENTAGON's Yeo One, 27

PENTAGON's Yeo One (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
PENTAGON's Yeo One (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

36) JUST B’s Lee Geon Woo, 22

 JUST B’s Lee Geon Woo (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
JUST B’s Lee Geon Woo (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

37) Choi Su-hwan, 22

Choi Su-hwan (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Choi Su-hwan (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

38) Jeong Inseong, 29

Jeong Inseong (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Jeong Inseong (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

39) Ji Yeon-woo

Ji Yeon-woo (Image via Mnet Korea/X)
Ji Yeon-woo (Image via Mnet Korea/X)

40) Hwang In-hyuk

Hwang In-hyuk (Image via Mnet Korea/ X)
Hwang In-hyuk (Image via Mnet Korea/ X)

K-pop fans are eagerly anticipating the release of Build Up on January 26, 2024.

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