Broadcast Announcement: Documentary Audition Show 'The Nova Project' for New Members of 'U&pia' to Air on Terrestrial TV This Summer!

Linda Color ∞　　　　　　　Ririka Moriwaki

It has been announced that 'The Nova Project,' a documentary-style audition program created to recruit new members for the dance and vocal group 'U&pia (You-en-Pia),' will be broadcast on terrestrial television and streaming platforms.

Comedic trio 'Linda Color ∞' and talent 'Ririka Moriwaki' have been confirmed as the main studio MCs for the program's recordings. Viewers will witness in real time as unknown talents—raw gems—unleash their explosive brilliance.

Positioned as a participatory audition program that pioneers a new era, the show's theme is: 'Let the music that saved you become the voice that saves others. Bring your past and your future into this moment.' More than just a selection process, the program will adopt a documentary format that authentically captures the candidates' struggles, inner conflicts, and growth trajectories.

Broadcast Schedule

Episode 1: August 16, 2026 (Sunday) onwards, every Sunday

Studio Guests (MCs)

Linda Color ∞ (Comedy Trio; previously collaborated with U&pia on their variety show)

Ririka Moriwaki (Talent widely supported by Gen Z)

Distribution Channels

Terrestrial TV, YouTube, TVer, TikTok, and more

Official SNS for 'The Nova Project'

[YouTube]

https://www.youtube.com/@S.T.A.R.SEntertainment [TikTok]

https://www.tiktok.com/@the.nova.project0?_r=1&_t=ZS-9800G0jGzeJ

[Instagram]

https://www.instagram.com/thenovaproject2026?igsh=aHVuM2RmMTYycnk2&utm_source=qr

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