CAP-TEEN (캡틴) is a 2020 teen reality survival show produced by CJ ENM and broadcast on Mnet. The show includes both young male and female trainees between the ages of 11 and 19 who will compete to debut as a solo, duo or group artist with the help of the nation's top choreographer and music producer.
The first episode aired on November 19, 2020 and the show finalized on January 21, 2021.
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Background
In July 2020, it was reported that Mnet was set to air a new audition survival show program aimed at adolescents. The aim of the show will be to provide teens with the opportunities to those who have the dream of becoming a K-Pop idol and nurture them into the next star. It involves not only aspiring teenagers fighting for a winning spot, but also the parents of the contestants offering their support. There is no limit to both individual or team participation, and the winner will be given a special opportunity to release his or her debut song with the music produced by the star producer and the choreography of the nation's top dance team.[1][2]
Recruitment for applicants began in August. The show was initially set to air in October, however it was postponed to November.[2]
Concept
CAP-TEEN aims to evaluate and judge its contestants based on their ability to show the talents required to become a K-pop idol while also providing the contestants with moral and spiritual support from the attendance of their parents. It has been labeled as Korea's 'first parent and child' audition show.
There may only be one winner, who at the end will get to take home ₩10,000,000 and earn a chance to make their own debut as an K-pop singer. In addition to the winning contestants' prize, and extra prize of ₩10,000,000 can be won by the most supportive parent, named the 'Good Care Reward'.
Mentors
Judges
Trainers
- Lee Sujung (vocals)
- Chae Wootae (dance)
- Simeez (dance)
- Hangzoo (rap & judge (day 2))
Contestants
| Team / Name | Age | Gender | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kang Himchan (강힘찬) | 19 | Male | N/A | |
| Kwon Yeonwoo (권연우) | 18 | Female | N/A | |
| Kim Nayoung (김나영) | 19 | Female | N/A | |
| Kim Dohyun (김도현) | 15 | Female | N/A | |
| Kim Seonyu (김선유) | 13 | Female | N/A | |
| Kim Yechan (김예찬) | 15 | Male | N/A | |
| Kim Jungyeon (김정연) | 18 | Male | N/A | |
| Kim Junsu (김준수) | 19 | Male | Trainee under Think About Entertainment and member of pre-debut group DREAMER. | |
| Kim Chaeyoung (김채영) | 19 | Female | N/A | |
| Kim Hankyeom (김한겸) | 18 | Male | N/A | |
| Kim Hanbyul (김한별) | 18 | Female | N/A | |
| Kim Hyunwoo (김현우) | 17 | Male | N/A | |
| Kim Hyungshin (김형신) | 19 | Female | Former member of Geupsik-Dan and pre-debut member of ALLS-GIRL. | |
| Noh Hyunji (노현지) | 16 | Female | Trainee under TOP Media. | |
| LOVELYPINK (러블리핑크) |
Jung Siwoo (정시우) |
12 | Female | N/A |
| Kang Minju (강민주) |
13 | Female | N/A | |
| Jung Minsun (정민선) |
12 | Female | N/A | |
| Bang Minjung (방민정) |
12 | Female | N/A | |
| Rin Sisters (린자매) |
Lee Aerin (이애린) |
16 | Female | N/A |
| Lee Chaerin (이채린) |
18 | Female | N/A | |
| Park Kyunghyun (박경현) | 18 | Female | N/A | |
| Park Seoyoon (박서윤) | 16 | Female | N/A | |
| Park Soyoon (박소윤) | 18 | Female | N/A | |
| Park Jungmin (박정민) | 19 | Male | N/A | |
| Park Haewon (박해원) | 19 | Female | N/A | |
| Park Hyerim (박혜림) | 18 | Female | Former member of SUPA and pre-debut group Sparkling. | |
| Bang Taehoon (방태훈) | 19 | Male | Trainee under CLIMIX and member of CLIMIX's pre-debut boy group. | |
| Bae Yujin (배유진) | 19 | Female | Model under SHS Model Management and TV personality. | |
| Sung Hyerin (성혜린) | 19 | Female | N/A | |
| Song Suwoo (송수우) | 18 | Female | N/A | |
| Oh Seohyun (오서현) | 18 | Female | Trainee under Happyface Entertainment. | |
| Oh Junhee (오준희) | 12 | Male | N/A | |
| All U (올유) |
Nam Yuju (남유주) |
14 | Female | Trainee under Evermore Music. |
| Kang Damin (강다민) |
17 | Female | Trainee under Evermore Music and a former Produce 48 contestant and former Starship Entertainment trainee. | |
| Yoo Dawon (유다원) | 18 | Female | N/A | |
| U-Min (유민) | 18 | Female | YouTuber under HUX Entertainment (Channel: U-Min TV). | |
| Yoo Minha (유민하) | 19 | Female | N/A | |
| Yoo Sua (유수아) | 17 | Female | N/A | |
| Yoo Ayeon (유아연) | 15 | Female | N/A | |
| Yoo Jiny (유지니) | 18 | Female | Former Kpop Star 6: The Last Chance contestant and trainee under World Star Entertainment. | |
| Yoon Minseo (윤민서) | 19 | Female | N/A | |
| Yoon Jiwoo (윤지우) | 19 | Female | N/A | |
| Lee Dahyun (이다현) | 16 | Female | Former pre-debut member of 05Class. | |
| Lee Seobin (이서빈) | 19 | Female | N/A | |
| Lee Seoeun (이서은) | 19 | Female | N/A | |
| Lee Yubin (이유빈) | 19 | Female | N/A | |
| Lee Jaeeun (이재은) | 12 | Female | Soloist who debuted on July 31, 2018. Also a member of Little Muse and a model, child actress and musical actress. | |
| Lee Junhyuk (이준혁) | 19 | Male | N/A | |
| Lee Hyeseung (이혜승) | 19 | Female | N/A | |
| Jeon Jungin (전정인) | 19 | Male | N/A | |
| Jung Dain (정다인) | 17 | Female | Former P Nation trainee. | |
| Jung Seona (정선아) | 16 | Female | N/A | |
| Jung Hyebin (정혜빈) | 17 | Female | N/A | |
| Cho Minsu (조민수) | 18 | Female | N/A | |
| Cho Sungho (조성호) | 19 | Male | Member of the pre-debut group VLBY. | |
| Cho Sebin (조세빈) | 18 | Female | N/A | |
| Cho Ayoung (조아영) | 19 | Female | Former Produce 48 contestant and trainee under UPVOTE Entertainment. | |
| Cho Eunbyul (조은별) | 15 | Female | N/A | |
| Joo Yejin (주예진) | 19 | Female | N/A | |
| Choi Minseo (최민서) | 17 | Male | N/A | |
| Choi Yeeun (최예은) | 16 | Female | N/A | |
| Choi Jungeun (최정은) | 14 | Female | N/A | |
| TWO EIGHT (투에잇) |
Robin (로빈) |
18 | Male | Former World Klass contestant. |
| Lee Hanjun (이한준) |
18 | Male | N/A | |
| Francisca (프렌시스카) | 19 | Female | N/A | |
| Han Byul (한별) | 16 | Female | Former Kpop Star 6: The Last Chance contestant and former YG Entertainment trainee. | |
| Hwang Boeun (황보은) | 19 | Female | N/A | |
Rankings
Overall rankings by episode
Final rankings
| # | Final Results (Total votes) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Votes | ||
| 1 (Winner) | Song Suwoo | N/A | |
| 2 | Kim Hanbyul | N/A | |
| 3 | Yoo Jiny | N/A | |
| 4 | Cho Ayoung | N/A | |
| 5 | Lee Yubin | N/A | |
| 6 | Lee Seobin | N/A | |
| 7 | Kim Hyungshin | N/A | |
Aftermath
- The winner of the show, Song Suwoo, will make her debut later on in the year.
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Discography
EPs
- CAP-TEEN TOP7 (2021)
