Many of K-pop's biggest groups were formed through televised survival/competition shows. Here is every major survival show and the groups that came from them.
Show
Year
Network
Group(s) Formed
Notable Members
Produce 101
2016
Mnet
I.O.I
Sejeong, Chungha, Somi
Produce 101 Season 2
2017
Mnet
Wanna One
Kang Daniel, Park Jihoon
Stray Kids
2017
Mnet
Stray Kids
Bang Chan, Hyunjin, Felix
Produce 48
2018
Mnet
IZ*ONE
Wonyoung, Yujin, Sakura
SIXTEEN
2015
Mnet
TWICE
Nayeon, Sana, Tzuyu
I-LAND
2020
Mnet
ENHYPEN
Heeseung, Jake, Ni-ki
Girls Planet 999
2021
Mnet
Kep1er
Xiaoting, Hikaru, Mashiro
NO.MERCY
2014
Mnet
MONSTA X
Shownu, Jooheon
WIN: Who Is Next
2013
Mnet
WINNER
Song Minho, Kang Seungyoon
MIX & MATCH
2014
Mnet
iKON
Bobby, B.I
R U Next?
2023
JTBC
ILLIT
Wonhee, Minju
FAQ
What survival show created BTS?
BTS was not created through a survival show. They were formed through traditional trainee auditions at Big Hit Entertainment.
What show created IVE members?
IVE members Yujin and Wonyoung came from the survival show Produce 48, which formed the temporary group IZ*ONE.
What survival show created Stray Kids?
Stray Kids was formed through the 2017 Mnet reality show called Stray Kids.
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