HYBE LABELS JAPAN has unveiled solo shots of the 11 contestants set to participate in the upcoming audition program "Oen-High: Yume no Start Line." The show, airing from February 15 on Nippon TV will run for eight episodes, capturing the intense journey of these young hopefuls as they pursue their dreams of debuting as a J-pop boy group.

Produced by HYBE LABELS JAPAN, the program follows 11 contestants, known as "runners," aged 15 to 22. As they face challenges and push their limits, the show aims to highlight not only the competitive aspect of the audition but also the bonds formed along the way. The contestants are YUJU, SHIN, RUKA, GAKU, HAKU, HARU, SOTA, KYOSUKE, KAIJI, REO, and NARUMI.

YUJU: (Born December 20, 2002) – From Saitama Prefecture, 178 cm tall, blood type A, MBTI: ISF

SHIN (Born October 15, 2003) – From Chiba Prefecture, 177 cm tall, blood type AB, MBTI: ENTP

RUKA (Born November 1, 2003) – From Miyazaki Prefecture, 174 cm tall, blood type A, MBTI: ENFJ

GAKU (Born April 25, 2004) – From Nagano Prefecture, 176 cm tall, blood type O, MBTI: ENFP

HAKU (Born March 28, 2005) – From Gunma Prefecture, 182 cm tall, blood type B, MBTI: INFJ

HARU (Born July 21, 2005) – From Aichi Prefecture, 179 cm tall, blood type A, MBTI: ESTP

SOTA (Born August 15, 2005) – From Tokyo, 176 cm tall, blood type O, MBTI: ESTP

KYOSUKE (Born September 25, 2005) – From Kanagawa, 176 cm tall, blood type B, MBTI: ESFP

KAIJI (Born April 10, 2006) – From Hokkaido, 177 cm tall, blood type B, MBTI: ISFP

REO (Born July 9, 2007) – From Miyagi Prefecture, 173 cm tall, blood type A, MBTI: INTP

NARUMI (Born October 22, 2009) – From Hokkaido, 176 cm tall, blood type B, MBTI: ESFP

To encourage the contestants, &TEAM, a senior group under HYBE LABELS JAPAN, shared a special message on the HYBE LABELS+ YouTube channel. Reflecting on their own experiences, the members expressed excitement for their first junior group and offered words of support, saying, "We sincerely cheer for all of you taking on this challenge. Let's witness the birth of a new group together!"

The program will feature JAE-JOONG as the “pace-maker,” guiding contestants throughout their journey. Hosting duties will be handled by comedian Kazuya Kojima (Unjash) and announcer Naoki Yasumura. 

With a diverse group of contestants bringing unique backgrounds and personalities to the competition, "Oen-High: Yume no Start Line" is set to showcase an exciting journey of growth, determination, and teamwork.