MANILA, Philippines — SM Entertainment, regarded as one of South Korea's top three talent agencies, is opening its doors through global auditions in the hopes of discovering the next K-pop sensation. SM Entertainment is the big force behind some of the most successful K-pop groups, namely, Girls' Generation, Red Velvet, EXO, SHINee, NCT and Super Junior. On social media, the entertainment company announced the start of their auditions dubbed as the "2022 SM Global Audition Kwangya." Online registration has started last Monday, January 31. Anyone born from 2003 to 2011, regardless of nationality, is eligible to apply. The 2022 global auditions feature four categories to choose from: vocal, dance, rap, and acting. To apply, simply fill out the form located on SM Entertainment's website. Among the information needed are height, country, and a representative for applicants aged under 14.