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Make Mate 1 (메이크메이트원)
Overview
36 young men gather from around the world to compete for the chance to make their K-pop idol debut. These "Mates" must rely on each other as they face different challenges, but how far will their camaraderie go when everything is on the line? Who has what it takes to impress an all-star panel of celebrity judges including Solar, Onestar, Kim Seung Eun, Hanhae, Vata, and Ingyoo? Find out in the 2024 South Korean reality K-pop competition series hosted by EXO's Xiumin, and directed by Hwang Min Gyu, Park Ho Sin, and Jang In Hye.
Key Crew
Producer: Lee Dong-hoon
Writer: Yoon Si-yoon
Director: Hwang Min-gyu, Park Ho-shin, Jang In-hye, Ra Hyun-woong
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Seasons
Season 1 (2024)
36 young men gather from around the world to compete for the chance to make their K-pop idol debut. These "Mates" must rely on each other as they face different challenges, but how far will their camaraderie go when everything is on the line? Who has what it takes to impress an all-star panel of celebrity judges including Solar, Onestar, Kim Seung Eun, Hanhae, Vata, and Ingyoo? Find out in the 2024 South Korean reality K-pop competition series hosted by EXO's Xiumin, and directed by Hwang Min Gyu, Park Ho Sin, and Jang In Hye.
10 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2024-05-1536 young men gather from around the world to compete for the chance to make their K-pop idol debut.
Runtime: 110 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
2024-05-22The everyday boys perform on their first stage ever! Who in their teams will be voted the audience's favorite member? The boys who finished their first stage in front of many Mates. The first stage rankings are announced.
Runtime: 105 minEpisode 3: Episode 3
2024-05-29The contestants are split into two groups based on ranks. Each group is given a legendary k-pop song that they must master the choreography for in just 24 hours. Which team will come out on top?
Runtime: 103 minEpisode 4: Episode 4
2024-06-05The competition officially begins and elimination is now a risk. The first mission is “one artist, two stages”. Group A and B continue to go head-to-head as they form 3 smaller units within the groups. The units are given 1 of 3 artists (SHINee, 2PM, TXT) and opposing units are given 1 of 2 songs by the artist they get.
Runtime: 97 minEpisode 5: Episode 5
2024-06-12The mission "one artist, two stages" continues.
Runtime: 103 minEpisode 6: Episode 6
2024-06-19The fate of the 35 boys is revealed. Who will be able to continue their journey as MA1? Despite the shock from the announcement, there is no time to waste. The 2nd round mission is right around the corner.
Runtime: 104 minEpisode 7: Episode 7
2024-06-26The second round mission continues.
Runtime: 73 minEpisode 8: Episode 8
2024-07-03The 2nd round of eliminations are announced and the third mission "concept" starts.
Runtime: 103 minEpisode 9: Episode 9
2024-07-10The 3rd mission continues and 3rd round of eliminations is announced.
Runtime: 100 minEpisode 10: Episode 10
2024-07-17The live season finale. Who will make their dream of debuting a reality?
Runtime: 117 min
