Produce 101(2016)

Produce 101 is a South Korean reality competition series where the public votes to assemble a temporary pop group from 101 trainees across 46 entertainment companies. Viewers decide not just which members debut together, but also the group's concept, name, and lead single. The show combines survival competition with fan engagement, as trainees compete in dance, vocal, and rap challenges while building alliances and facing elimination rounds. Each episode intensifies the pressure as the contestant pool shrinks toward the final lineup. Produce 101 launched a franchise format that became a global phenomenon, spawning versions across multiple countries and establishing a new model for idol group formation through direct audience participation.