PROJECT 7: Complete Guide to Contestants, Their Ages, Mentors, Hosts, and More

JTBC has recently announced the profiles of contestants for its highly-anticipated boy group survival show, Project 7, which will premiere in October 2024. This reveal, made on September 26, 2024, follows an earlier announcement on September 24 regarding the show’s lineup of directors and MCs.

The esteemed team includes music producer Ryan Jhun, former Wanna One member Ha Sungwoon, creative director Lee Haein, dance instructor RyuD, Bada Lee from Street Woman Fighter 2, and actor Lee Soo-hyuk serving as the host.

Introducing 98 Contestants for Project 7

Project 7 is an inclusive program that accepts aspiring idols from any nationality, age, and background, aiming to select seven talented finalists for a global idol group debut.

Here’s the complete list of contestants for Project 7:

1. Kang Minseo (Korea) (July 22, 2001)

2.Kang Wangseok (Korea) (October 4, 2001)

3. Kang Jimin (Korea) (August 14, 2008)

4. Kang Hyunwoo (Korea) (January 9, 2000)

5. Kang Heemin (Korea) (April 12, 2001)

6. Ko Minsung (Korea) (June 17, 2007)

7. Kwon Yangwoo (Korea) (November 20, 2004)

8. Kwon Yeung (Korea) (May 27, 1997)

9. Kwon Yonghyun (Korea) (December 18, 1996)

10. Kim Danu (Korea) (March 13, 2005)

11. Kim Dohun (Korea) (June 9, 2004)

12. Kim Minjun (Korea) (June 13, 2005)

13. Kim Sungmin (Korea) (December 26, 2005)

14. Kim Sungjun (Korea) (June 27, 2006)

15. Kim Siyul (Korea) (June 16, 2008)

16. Kim Sihun (Korea) (October 13, 1999)

17. Kim Younghoon (Korea) (September 10, 1997)

18. Kim Yoonsue (Korea) (April 20, 2000)

19. Kim Eunho (Korea) (April 3, 2007)

20. Kim Jeongmin (Korea) (May 4, 2007)

21. Kim Jeongyun (Korea) (February 11, 2008)

22. Kim Joohyun (Korea) (March 10, 2006)

23. Kim Joonwoo (Korea) (February 7, 2002)

24. Kim Jimin (Korea) (May 1, 2002)

25. Kim Jihwan (Korea) (August 2, 2007)

26. Kim Taesung (Korea) (December 1, 2003)

27. Kim Hyunwoo (Korea) (March 29, 2001)

28. Kim Hyunjae (Korea) (January 14, 2000)

29. Nam Jiwoon (Korea) (July 7, 2002)

30. LynnLynn (China) (November 3, 2003)

31. Lin Wei Chen (Taipei) (August 28, 2007)

32. Manabe Jin (Japan) (March 25, 2001)

33. MaJingXiang (China) (February 16, 2004)

34. Park Junseo (Korea) (December 28, 2001)

35. Park Junwoo (Korea) (January 16, 2011)

36. Park Chanyong (Korea) (February 11, 2004)

37. Baek Jiho (Korea/Spain) (January 6, 2004)

38. Binghua (China) (April 3, 2002)

39. Sakurada Kenshin (Japan) (December 2, 2007)

40. Santa (Thailand) (December 25, 2005)

41. Seo Kyoungbae (Korea) (September 29, 2008)

42. Seo Jinwon (Korea) (March 14, 2009)

43. Song Seungho (Korea) (August 1, 2007)

44. Song Hyungseok (Korea) (November 9, 2005)

45. Sviat (Ukraine) (December 17, 2010)

46. Shin Jaewon (Korea) (March 2, 2004)

47. Abe Yura (Japan) (June 16, 2005)

48. Asaka Kotaro (Japan) (April 3, 2003)

49. Ayalon Adam (Japan/Australia) (April 24, 2005)

50. Ahn Junwon (Korea) (February 3, 1999)

51. Andy (United States/Japan) (April 19, 2007)

52. Yamaguchi Satoshi (Japan) (February 10, 2003)

53. Yang Juho (Korea) (March 4, 2004)

54. AOM (Thailand) (December 20, 2003)

55. Yeom Yechan (Korea) (September 4, 2008)

56. Obayashi Yusei (Japan) (September 7, 2001)

57. Oh Seungchan (Korea) (September 9, 2003)

58. Oh Youngwoong (Korea) (March 23, 2004)

59. Oh Taehwan (Korea) (June 6, 2004)

60. Ok Changhyeon (Korea) (July 29, 2003)

61. Wu Chenyu (Taipei) (December 18, 2001)

62. Woo Hajoon (Korea) (August 15, 2002)

63. Yoo Youngseo (Korea) (June 13, 2002)

64. Yu Jiahn (Korea) (April 1, 1992)

65. Yoo Hyeonseung (Korea) (January 13, 2004)

66. Yoo Heedo (Korea) (April 22, 1996)

67. Yoon Juhan (Korea) (February 23, 2008)

68. Lee Gunwoo (Korea) (November 9, 2004)

69. Lee Noyul (Korea) (June 18, 2004)

70. Lee Dokyeong (Korea) (March 22, 1994)

71. Lee Yujun (Korea) (January 4, 2007)

72. Lee Eunsuh (Korea) (March 19, 1999)

73. Lee Juchan (Korea) (December 1, 2001)

74. Lee Junseon (Korea) (April 24, 2009)

75. Lee Jihoon (Korea) (January 12, 2000)

76. Yichen (China) (September 24, 1998)

77. Lee Hanbin (Korea) (November 20, 2001)

78. Lee Hyobin (Korea) (March 22, 2002)

79. Im Siu (Korea) (September 1, 1999)

80. Lim Hyunwoo (Korea) (November 12, 2010)

81. Zhang Jinglong (China) (September 14, 2000)

82. Jang Yeojun (Korea) (September 27, 2005)

83. Jang Injae (Korea) (August 19, 2008)

84. Jang Hyeonseok (Korea) (April 14, 2006)

85. Jeon Minwook (Korea) (October 16, 1999)

86. Jeong Deunhaesol (Korea) (November 29, 2006)

87. Jung Seyun (Korea) (October 6, 2007)

88. Jung Seungwon (Korea) (August 21, 2004)

89. Cho Hyojin (Korea) (March 31, 1997)

90. Chae Heeju (Korea) (April 4, 2003)

91. Choi Byunghoon (Korea) (April 26, 2000)

92. Choi Juyoung (Korea) (January 19, 2009)

93. Ryoma Tsujii (Japan) (October 10, 2006)

94. Fong Atilla (China/Australia) (November 2, 2007)

95. Petch (Thailand) (October 29, 2000)

96. Ha Seokhee (Korea) (August 16, 2000)

97. Hou Guanyi (China) (December 13, 1998)

98. Fukuyama Sota (Japan) (October 8, 2006)

Ha Sungwoon to Host Project 7

The Project 7 team features experienced professionals. Ryan Jhun, known for his work on hits like After Like and Lucifer, will take on the role of music director, focusing on enhancing the trainees’ musical talents.

Ha Sungwoon will serve as the vocal director, offering mentorship drawn from his experience in the audition process. Creative director Lee Haein, acclaimed for producing the idol group Kiss of Life, will contribute her expertise, while RyuD, who leads the dance scene in Korea, oversees dance training alongside Bada, a renowned choreographer.

For the first time, actor Lee Soo-hyuk will host an audition program, guiding viewers through this unique experience.

Project 7 will adopt an innovative format allowing viewers to actively participate in the contestant selection process. They can team up with their favorite contestants, vote during live performances, and support their growth via the JTBC website. These “World Assemblers” will significantly shape the competition and determine the final lineup.

This participatory approach represents a shift from traditional K-pop audition shows, where audience involvement has primarily been limited to voting. The producers believe that this fresh format, combined with a team of seasoned directors, will lead to the emergence of a standout idol group.

The show is set to air on JTBC starting October 18, 2024, at 8:50 PM KST.

Source