A promotional image from “Universe League” shows its MC and team leaders. (UNIVERSUM League)

Global casting program “Universe League,” co-produced by SBS and F&F Entertainment, introduced its MC and team leaders on Tuesday.

The program's official social media channels unveiled posters and trailer videos featuring MC Jay Park and team leaders: BTOB's Lee Chang-sub, GOT7's Yugyeom, producer El Capitxn, and WayV's Ten and Yangyang. These K-pop stars will lead their own team of trainees.

In the “Universe League” a total of 42 participants fight for a place in a global boy band. The show is the sequel to “Universe Ticket” (2023-4), from which the girl group UNIS emerged. In contrast to its predecessor, in “Universe League” one team is crowned winner.

BTOB singer Lee Chang-sub will lead “Team Groove.”

“Lee is known for his strong vocal abilities and will bring his experience as a performer and expertise in training,” F&F Entertainment said in a press release.

Yugyeom will lead “Team Beat”. He previously won the dance competition show “Hit the Stage” in 2016. K-pop producer El Capitxn will join Yugyeom as the team's producer.

WayV members Ten and Yangyang will serve as leaders for “Team Rhythm.” Since these K-pop artists are from Thailand and Taiwan, “they will represent international K-pop idols, in keeping with the global reach of this show, which will feature international participants,” the press release said.

Stills from a promotional trailer for “Universe League” (UNIVERSE LEAGUE)

Jay Park will be the sole MC. Last year he hosted the music show “The Seasons”.

“Artists making significant strides in the K-pop scene have come together with the common goal of creating a global boy band,” F&F Entertainment said. “They will help participants realize their potential and demonstrate their skills in this survival competition.”

The show will premiere on November 22nd.

BY YOON SEUNG-JIN ([email protected])