JTBC Announces 'Fledglings Take Flight': A 100-Day Growth Reality Show for Aspiring Female Artists

JTBC is set to captivate audiences in the first half of 2026 with 'Fledglings Take Flight' (literal translation), a novel reality growth project documenting the journey of young women chasing their dreams.

The program focuses on female participants in their twenties who possess exceptional looks and star potential but have been unable to debut due to various real-world circumstances. Unlike typical survival shows, 'Fledglings Take Flight' emphasizes authentic growth and recovery over competition and elimination.

'Fledglings Take Flight' will open with the fierce challenges faced by these young women on the brink in the spring of 2026. The cast includes those whose album productions were canceled after long trainee periods, whose stages vanished due to COVID-19, or whose agencies suddenly disbanded just before their debut.

Standing at the edge, ready to seize their last chance, the participants confront the question: "Will we give up, or endure until the end?" The show will capture their journey of challenging and growing towards their dreams with a humanist perspective.

Over 100 days, the program aims to uncover hidden talents and potential, offering new pathways for growth. A team of professional training mentors will provide systematic education and evaluation, candidly documenting the participants' emotional shifts and development.

'Fledglings Take Flight' is particularly significant for those who missed their prime in their teenage years due to various circumstances, offering a precious second chance. The arduous struggle, marked by desperation and tenacity, promises to resonate deeply with viewers through the sweat and tears shed.

Studio Sync, the production company, shared a hopeful applicant's story: "I gave up my uncertain trainee life and went to study abroad, but my heart still pounded watching artists on stage. It felt like fate that I applied for this program."

K212 Company, handling the auditions, has been recruiting participants through private auditions domestically and internationally since October last year and is nearing the application deadline.

'Fledglings Take Flight', a competition-free, self-growth reality show, is scheduled to air on JTBC in the first half of 2026.

Upon hearing the news, netizens commented, "I want to try too," "It's already making me teary, thinking about the 20s girls' last challenge," and "I hope they give it their all, even if they don't make it." These reactions show high anticipation for the program.