16 K-Pop Idol Groups Who Debuted Through A Survival Audition Program

Survival audition programs are one of the most popular TV shows in Korea, and they often function as a gateway for many trainees to debut as an idol.

Here are some of the idols who debuted through participating in a TV survival program.

1. BIGBANG – BIGBANG

2. Momoland – Finding Momoland

3. MONSTA X – No Mercy

4. WINNER – Win

5. I.O.I – Produce 101, Season 1

6. WANNA ONE – Produce 101, Season 2

7. PENTAGON – Pentagon Maker

8. AKMU – K-Pop Star

9 & 10. SF9 and HONEYST – d.o.b

11 & 12. 2PM and 2AM – Hot Blood

13. SEVENTEEN – Seventeen Project

14. fromis_9 – Idol School

15. TWICE – Sixteen

16. iKON – Mix & Match