After a long, arduous road, Mnet's "Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival" ("Build Up") is set to head into its final round to determine the winner. With the one teams set, fans are fervently sending in their votes to ensure their favorite group gets a chance at debut.

Coming up to this point, they've shown tremendous growth, as both a group and individuals. It's difficult to pick just one, but in honor of competition, it's an unavoidable act that must be carried out.

Now, while some are set on their one pick, many others are still wondering who they should wholeheartedly support. If this sounds familiar, look down below to figure out which "Build Up" team you should vote for.

 

WATERFIRE

WATERFIRE's entire vibe is probably the closest to representing the season we're in: spring. Behind their refreshing, innocent visuals, their voices manage to carry you through wave after wave of heartache and relief. From UP10TION's SunYoul as a walking example of pure innocence, Kang HaYoon's reversal of charms that will shock the world, Wumuti's cotton candy-like personality, and Choi SuHwan's allrounder qualities, WATERFIRE could be the next OST kings if they make it past the finish line.

 

HunMinJayBit

The moment this team was formed, audiences were thinking this could be a winning combination. While not always a smooth ride, their alluring voices carried them through every hardship, earning praise from judges and fellow contestants. There's ONE PACT Jay Chang's groovy soul, CIX SeungHun's unrelenting vocal prowess, Kim MinSeo's moments of sheer surprise, and M.O.N.T Bitsaeon's leadership capabilities that create a perfect harmony of individuals that fans can't help but root for.

 

The Partners

Every member of The Partners has made a resounding statement across various performances. Some was met with the sweet taste of victory, while other times they were met with the bitterness of defeat. Park JeUp's survival show experience, A.C.E Lee DongHun's amazing high notes, JUST B Bain's alluringly sexy voice, and AB6IX Jeon Woong's unrelenting desire to prove himself has all led to this moment. The Partners stand just outside the door to victory, hoping their efforts have reached enough people to push them to the next level.

Who do you hope will win survival program "Build Up"?

The K-Pop scene keeps growing, with more groups emerging and the competition getting fiercer. With so much talent out there, it's tough to pick who'll make the cut for the next big K-Pop act. That's where survival shows come in. Nowadays, these shows even let global fans vote for their favorite members. It's a chance for everyone to shine, and while not everyone debuts right away, it's a fantastic platform to gather fans and catch the eye of talent scouts.

In 2024, there's a lineup of new survival shows hitting the screens. We're excited to see the rising talents and the groups that'll come out of these shows. Below is a list of these upcoming survival shows! We will be updating this list as news about survival shows are out so stay tuned!

Note: This list will include only shows that will begin or is speculated to start airing in 2024.

 

1. "I-LAND 2" (April 2024 ~)

"I-LAND 2," an upcoming reality survival show co-produced by CJ ENM, WAKEONE, and THEBLACKLABEL, is set to air on Mnet in April 2024. The program is a sequel to the 2020 show "I-LAND," which previously introduced the boy group ENHYPEN. This program will follow the creation process of WAKEONE's new girl group, serving as their debut reality show.

 

2. "Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival" (January 26th, 2024)

Mnet has announced a new survival program, "Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival," where diverse passionate vocalists will gather to make an outstanding vocal boy group. Actress Lee DaHee was said to lead as the sole MC of the program. The project aims for a unique vocal group, focusing on groundbreaking singing techniques and diverse performances. PENTAGON's YeoOne and members from groups WEi, BDC, VANNER, UP10TION, JUST B, KNK, AB6iX, CIX, ONE PACT, NewKidd, and ACE are also reported to participate in the show. "Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survival" premiered on January 26th, 2024, and is airing every Friday at 10:10 PM KST.

 

3. UTOPIA Label Survival Program (TBA)

UTOPIA Label is gearing up for the debut of their first girl group, slated for Q4 2023 or early 2024 through the Utopia Girl Group Project. It was announced by the agency that they are considering 7 girls for participation, although this information is yet to be confirmed by both the selected participants and the agency. This reality competition survival show is set to air later in 2023.

 

Are you excited for any of these survival shows? Let us know which show you are anticipating the most at the comment section!

Mnet's latest vocal boy group survival show, "Build Up" is heading towards a fiery finale, and we will soon find out which vocal boy group will dominate the industry next.

Before that, however, fans are sharing their opinions on the top 5 final teams, also known as "One Teams", who will be fighting for their debut.

Check out these top 5 One Teams below and our thoughts on them, such as the concepts that would suit them, and more!

 

1. PARTNERS

Members: Park JeUp, A.C.E's Lee DongHun, JUST B's Bain, AB6IX's Jeon Woong

We don't know about you but this group has visuals on visuals on visuals.

Masculine allure seems to be the image of the group, visually.

In terms of vocals, the members truly carry very distinct vocal colors, and it will be interesting to see how their voices melt with each other.

We imagine a sexy gentleman concept would suit this group best.

PARTNERS is gaining a lot of support from fans, with many looking forward to Park JeUp debuting in the final group.

 

2. HUN-MIN-JAY-BIT

Members: ONE PACT's Jay Chang, M.O.N.T's BITSAEON, CIX's SeungHun, Kim MinSeo

Top Tier Jay said that his goal in "Build Up" is making a group that has good-looking members who are versatile all-rounders.

It seems like he got his dream team, after all!

Even fellow contestants on the show admitted that the members of HUN-MIN-JAY-BIT are not only strong vocalists but are also incredibly handsome!

While it was a pity to see Jay's original team disband, it seems like HUN-MIN-JAY-BIT will have strong synergy and a distinct and unified musicality to show us.

This is because the members' vocal styles will probably fit well with each other.

We think a pop concept would be best suited to this group.

HUN-MIN-JAY-BIT is very popular among both Korean and international viewers.

 

3. DO-RE-MI-FA

Members: Lee GwangSeok, Lim JunHyeok, PENTAGON's Yeo One, Hwang InHyuk

It was heartwarming to see Top Tier Lee GwangSeok keep his team with the addition of a new member in the latest episode of "Build Up".

The teamwork between the original members was what took them to the next round, and we think Lee GwangSeok's trust in their continued collaboration will build up the audience's trust in them, too.

Yeo One shared that with Hwang InHyuk being different from the three other members, he would make for the perfect addition to the group, filling up a crucial gap.

We think a romantic concept would suit DO-RE-MI-FA most beautifully, and we can see them singing romance K-Drama OSTs, too!

 

4. MILKY-UP

Members: JUNGSOOMIN, JUST B's GeonU, Kim SeoHyung, Choi HaRam

With a refreshing GEN Z vibe, this group has arguably the best name.

The members have an irresistible boyish charm and are sure to attract many fans.

In addition, with JUNGSOOMIN keeping his original team and adding Choi HaRam, who fits the vibe of the group, the team's synergy is expected to be perfect, too.

Of course, this includes both vocal synergy and personal coordination because not only are the members amazing singers but also good friends!

Therefore, it is no surprise that many Korean netizens are rooting for MILKY-UP and, particularly, GeonU.

A newtro concept, a disco-funk concept, or a bright and youthful high teen concept would be perfect for MILKY-UP.

 

5. WATER FIRE

Members: UP10TION's SunYoul, Wumuti, Kang HaYoon, Choi SuHwan

This is the type of group that can make the crowd go crazy.

Even though WATER FIRE was created with the last remaining members and Top Tier SunYoul, we think it's an extremely solid team that can surprise everyone.

As the members mentioned themselves, some may think their synergy won't be as good as the others, but the passion in their eyes says otherwise.

This team was meant to be!

Every single member is a very unique and strong vocalist and they have won hearts with their personalities too.

So, the group is receiving a lot of love and support.

WATER FIRE would fit perfectly with a fantasy concept because of the members' ethereal visuals.

 

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