SBS's New Audition Show 'Our Ballad' Confirms 160-Minute Premiere, Boosting Anticipation

SBS's highly anticipated new music audition program, 'Our Ballad,' is set to premiere on Tuesday, September 23rd, with an extended 160-minute special broadcast, signaling strong confidence in the show.

The show aims to discover the new voices of 2025 by having contestants share and re-interpret beloved ballads that have accompanied life's every moment, songs that were once 'our songs' from different eras.

Contestants, with an average age of 18.2, will perform legendary tracks and hidden gems that stir the heart from the very first note, delivering cross-generational emotional resonance. The extended premiere will allow for a deeper dive into the performances and stories of diverse contestants, covering classic ballads from the 1980s and 1990s to the ballad sentiments of the 2010s and 2020s.

A unique feature is the 'Top 100 Gurus' panel, comprising music experts and the general public with a keen eye for talent. This group of 150 individuals, including figures like Jung Jae-hyung, Cha Tae-hyun, Choo Sung-hoon, Jun Hyun-moo, Park Kyung-lim, Danny Koo, Crush, Jung Seung-hwan, and Oh My Girl's Mimi, will work together to unearth raw talent among countless applicants.

Furthermore, the production team boasts impressive credentials, including Park Sung-hoon CP and Jung Ik-seung PD from 'K-Pop Star,' writer Mo Eun-seol of Netflix's global hit 'Black and White Chef,' and PD Ahn Jung-hyun, who led 'My Little Old Boy.' The collaboration between SBS, a renowned audition powerhouse, and SM Entertainment and SM C&C, leading K-pop and cultural content companies, is highly anticipated.

'Our Ballad' premieres on SBS on Tuesday, September 23rd, at 9 PM.

The program seeks to uncover the next generation of ballad vocalists. It will focus on the process of reinterpreting classic ballad hits that resonate across different generations. The collaboration between SBS, SM Entertainment, and SM C&C is a significant highlight of this project.