# Mnet and REPUBLIC Announce 'GIRLS PLANET 2027' Project A new collaboration to expand K-pop's global influence. - **Source:** [Forbes - Business](https://brifing.si/source/e0310925-a7af-4d4b-80a7-c80d400e49fa) - **Published:** 2026-07-15 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/2fd5c72a-8f04-44bb-8367-32ff0ab1b798 ## A Global Collaboration CJ ENM's music channel Mnet and Universal Music Group's REPUBLIC Collective have joined forces to create a new global girl group. The GIRLS PLANET 2027 project aims to spread K-pop worldwide. ## Past Successes Mnet's previous competition series produced successful groups like ZEROBASEONE and Kep1er. GIRLS PLANET 2027 aims to continue this success. ## Global Talent Search The project launched a global talent search for girls born before 2013. Over 36,000 applications have been submitted since May. ## Multilingual Applications Applications are accepted in various languages including Korean, Japanese, English, Chinese, and Spanish. Applicants must be eligible for international travel. ## Live Auditions at KCON LA 2026 Live auditions will be held during the KCON LA 2026 event. This offers another opportunity for talented candidates. ## K-pop's Global Influence GIRLS PLANET 2027 is a significant step in expanding K-pop's global influence. The collaboration between Mnet and REPUBLIC will play a key role in achieving this goal. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurasirikul/2026/07/14/mnet-partners-with-republic-to-launch-project-girls-planet-2027/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._