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REPUBLIC Collective X Mnet - GIRLS PLANET 2027 (GLOBAL GIRL GROUP DEBUT PROJECT) (Teaser Video)

July 17, 2026

The situation
Mnet has partnered with Republic Collective, a top-tier label under Universal Music Group, for the global project 'Girls Planet 2027', aiming to create a K-pop girl group that can succeed in the global market. The project plans to provide full-scale support for the debut lineup's U.S. entry and worldwide music activities. This move is seen as a strategic attempt to produce a mega-hit artist that can fit global standards.

What the internet did with it

The announcement has sparked interest among fans, with some noting that the partnership with Republic Collective, which boasts a lineup of top pop stars like Taylor Swift and Drake, could be a game-changer for K-pop's global appeal.
The success of previous project girl group 'Kep1er' is cited as a precedent, proving the potential for global fandom and explosive growth.
Netizens are waiting to see how the synergy between Mnet and Republic Collective will play out, and whether it will bring a new level of sophistication to K-pop production and promotion.

The open question
The exact details of the partnership and how it will influence the production and promotion of the upcoming girl group remain unclear, leaving fans wondering what specific changes and improvements can be expected from this collaboration.

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Top Comments from Reddit

u/llamacana

i really don't see mnet choosing to piss off domestic audiences with a super mixed trainee group. the voting would have to be wildly skewed to korea's favor even more than it is usually. they were terrified in bp2 about another chinese trainee coming in first or ending up with a majority foreign group, the rigging was wild. don't see them risking it again. i think the umg deal isn't going to involve rr picking trainees with mnet/wakeone, and if it is the group will have to be majority east asian and korean

u/mikelee35

Girl group shows are especially bad for Chinese trainees, either producers ignore them or they get evil edits. If Chinese male trainees get evil edits, they may still win other shows because their stans are loyal, Ma Jingxiang won Project 7, Zhang Shuaibo won Universe League, Cai Jinxin will debut in a kpop group after Mnet eliminated him twice.

u/llamacana

exactly. this is part of why b2p and home race were so interesting! sinophobia is a given with the produce series. combined with racism against any person with darker skin, survivals are very hard for people of color who aren't korean and will be this season too. i just can't see a truly diverse group crossing their minds as a possibility let alone that being a desired outcome. that isn't what global means to mnet

u/loonamas

yeah i think it'll be another k group and g group situation so the majority of the final group will be korean

u/llamacana

same. even if g group is bigger than k group, i feel like korean votes will be reweighted to be heavier than last time to compensate

u/Zeionlsnm

I don't get why if they already at the point of saying korean votes only for 50% of the score, why not just say X members of the final group are from K group, its not like they even pretending all votes are equal.

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REPUBLIC Collective X Mnet - GIRLS PLANET 2027 (GLOBAL GIRL GROUP DEBUT PROJECT) (Teaser Video)

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