Survival Audition K-pop Star is a
South Korean reality TV competition series where the three largest entertainment/talent agencies in
South Korea hold worldwide auditions to find the next potential
K-Pop stars. Preliminary auditions are held around the world in
Asia,
North America,
South America,
Europe, and
Australia. The final winner will debut with the company of his or her choice (
SM,
YG, or
JYP), along with a cash prize of three hundred million
won (approx. 300,000
U.S. dollars), two brand new vehicles, opportunities to become commercial models and casting in dramas, and many more benefits.