The ŌĆ£Big Hit Japan Global Debut Project,ŌĆØ which will give birth to artists who will reach out to the global stage based on the Japanese market, will be fully supported by experts in each field under Big Hit JapanŌĆÖs system. The mentors will include Bang Si Hyuk, chairman of Big Hit Entertainment, music producer Pdogg, performance director Son Sung Deuk, performance director Sakura Inoue, music producer and sound director Soma Genda. In addition, composer and music producer Imai Ryosuke and music producer UTA joined as special advisors to add strength to the project. The first runners-up of the ŌĆ£Big Hit Japan Global Debut ProjectŌĆØ are five trainees who showed impressive improvements in I-LAND ŌĆō K, Nicholas, EJ, Kyungmin and Taki. An additional member who will join the project will be selected through the new audition ŌĆ£&AUDITIONŌĆØ and will debut this year. K, Nicholas, EJ, Kyungmin and Taki shared their feelings through Big Hit Japan, ŌĆ£We will make our debut with a newly chosen member through Big Hit Japan. WeŌĆÖre already looking forward to who weŌĆÖll be working with. We ask for your support and love.ŌĆØ Source (1)