SOL+plusproject HQ Inc.
SOL+plusProject HQ Inc.is a trusted K-POP entertainment company that began in 2003 as SM Academy, a subsidiary of SM Entertainment. With years of industry experience and strong partnerships across Korea and Japan, we discover and develop global talent through STAGE8+, our next-generation K-POP platform. By combining education, auditions, music production, short drama production,distribution
and digital entertainment, we create new opportunities for artists and help shape the future of K-POP.
SOL+plusProject HQ Inc.is a trusted K-POP entertainment company that began in 2003 as SM Academy, a subsidiary of SM Entertainment. With years of industry experience and strong partnerships across Korea and Japan, we discover and develop global talent through STAGE8+, our next-generation K-POP platform. By combining education, auditions, music production, short drama production,distribution and digital entertainment, we create new opportunities for artists and help shape the future of K-POP.
August 1, 2026. The renewed STAGE8plus launches.
On the new platform, ongoing (always-open) auditions will be held through SHOWCASE, allowing members to showcase their most confident skills anytime, anywhere and be exposed all at once to casting managers from every entertainment agency in Korea. Additionally, through powerful content like YOUR VOICE, STAGE8plus ON, and STAGE8plus MUSIC, we will continue to broadcast K-POP culture to the world.
On the new platform, ongoing (always-open) auditions will be held through SHOWCASE, allowing members to showcase their most confident skills anytime, anywhere and be exposed all at once to casting managers from every entertainment agency in Korea. Additionally, through powerful content like YOUR VOICE, STAGE8plus ON, and STAGE8plus MUSIC, we will continue to broadcast K-POP culture to the world.
STAGE8+ SUMMER AUDITION WEEK 2026
This special event celebrates the renewal of the STAGE8+ platform while promoting the 365-day, year-round audition program through SHOWCASE.
The event will also introduce the renewed platform and its new features to casting directors from entertainment agencies across South Korea.
STAGE8+ is committed to discovering hidden talent from around the world before anyone else and providing aspiring artists with opportunities to shine on the global stage.
This special event celebrates the renewal of the STAGE8+ platform while promoting the 365-day, year-round audition program through SHOWCASE. The event will also introduce the renewed platform and its new features to casting directors from entertainment agencies across South Korea. STAGE8+ is committed to discovering hidden talent from around the world before anyone else and providing aspiring artists with opportunities to shine on the global stage.