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★ 6.0/10•2024•Reality
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36 young men gather from around the world to compete for the chance to make their K-pop idol debut. These "Mates" must rely on each other as they face different challenges, but how far will their camaraderie go when everything is on the line? Who has what it takes to impress an all-star panel of celebrity judges including Solar, Onestar, Kim Seung Eun, Hanhae, Vata, and Ingyoo? Find out in the 2024 South Korean reality K-pop competition series hosted by EXO's Xiumin, and directed by Hwang Min Gyu, Park Ho Sin, and Jang In Hye.

Yoon Si-yoon · Writer

Hwang Min-gyu · Director

Ra Hyun-woong · Director

Park Ho-shin · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageKO
First Air DateMay 15, 2024

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E1110m

Episode 1

36 young men gather from around the world to compete for the chance to make their K-pop idol debut.

May 15, 2024

Episode 2 - Episode 2E2105m

Episode 2

The everyday boys perform on their first stage ever! Who in their teams will be voted the audience's favorite member? The boys who finished their first stage in front of many Mates. The first stage rankings are announced.

May 22, 2024

Episode 3 - Episode 3E3103m

Episode 3

The contestants are split into two groups based on ranks. Each group is given a legendary k-pop song that they must master the choreography for in just 24 hours. Which team will come out on top?

May 29, 2024

Episode 4 - Episode 4E497m

Episode 4

The competition officially begins and elimination is now a risk. The first mission is “one artist, two stages”. Group A and B continue to go head-to-head as they form 3 smaller units within the groups. The units are given 1 of 3 artists (SHINee, 2PM, TXT) and opposing units are given 1 of 2 songs by the artist they get.

Jun 5, 2024

Episode 5 - Episode 5E5103m

Episode 5

The mission "one artist, two stages" continues.

Jun 12, 2024

Episode 6 - Episode 6E6104m

Episode 6

The fate of the 35 boys is revealed. Who will be able to continue their journey as MA1? Despite the shock from the announcement, there is no time to waste. The 2nd round mission is right around the corner.

Jun 19, 2024

Episode 7 - Episode 7E773m

Episode 7

The second round mission continues.

Jun 26, 2024

Episode 8 - Episode 8E8103m

Episode 8

The 2nd round of eliminations are announced and the third mission "concept" starts.

Jul 3, 2024

Episode 9 - Episode 9E9100m

Episode 9

The 3rd mission continues and 3rd round of eliminations is announced.

Jul 10, 2024

Episode 10 - Episode 10E10117m

Episode 10

The live season finale. Who will make their dream of debuting a reality?

Jul 17, 2024

Actors

Xiumin

Xiumin

MC

Lim Han-byul

Lim Han-byul

Vocal Coach

Kim Sung-eun

Kim Sung-eun

Vocal Coach

Vata

Vata

Dance Coach

Ingyoo

Ingyoo

Dance Coach

Hanhae

Hanhae

Rap Coach

Solar

Solar

Special Judge

Yoon Jae-yong

Yoon Jae-yong

Contestant / self

Jo Seung-hyeon

Jo Seung-hyeon

Contestant / self

Jang Hyun-jun

Jang Hyun-jun

Contestant / self

Takuma

Takuma

Contestant / self

Arno

Arno

Contestant / self

Fan

Fan

Contestant / self

Han Yu-Seop

Han Yu-Seop

Contestant / self

Miraku

Miraku

Contestant / self

Noh Gi-hyeon

Noh Gi-hyeon

Contestant / self

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