UPRIZE officially revealed: A 7-member lineup from the all-around rookie group.
After 15 episodes, the Rookie of the Year program has found the 7 most outstanding individuals to form the boy group UPRIZE under the guidance of producer SOOBIN.
Episode 15 of the Rookie of the Year program officially concluded its search for new musical talents. The final result saw the debut of the boy group UPRIZE, consisting of seven outstanding members who overcame rigorous challenges from training to international performances.
A transformation journey and an international collaboration.
From the initial 30 contestants in the Survival Stage, the participants underwent rigorous professional assessments. After 5 nights of international exchange performances, the 8 most talented candidates advanced to the Grand Finale. Notably, during the exchange performance with the Korean group TEMPEST, the newcomers demonstrated remarkable progress in their performance skills.
With their performance titled "Temple," the contestant group achieved an impressive score of 98.6%, surpassing the required threshold. This achievement unlocked two more debut spots, bringing the total number of members in the debut group to seven, instead of the initially planned five.
The standard K-Pop training model and the guidance of producer SOOBIN.
The group UPRIZE was built and trained according to the professional K-Pop idol group model. Throughout the 15 episodes, the members not only honed their skills but also developed discipline and a professional attitude under the close guidance of the all-powerful producer SOOBIN.
The name UPRIZE carries the message "Rise Up," representing the desire to assert oneself and the proactive spirit of conquering new heights in the music careers of young artists.
Details of the official UPRIZE lineup
UPRIZE's debut lineup is a combination of individuals with distinct strengths, determined through accumulated scores and audience votes. The list of 7 members includes: Cuong Bach, Phuc Nguyen, Lam Anh, Duc Duy, Wonbi, Duy Lan, and Long Hoang.
Cuong Bach was the most outstanding contestant, winning the "National Idol" title thanks to his top position in the online voting. Meanwhile, Phuc Nguyen had the highest accumulated professional score in the entire group, and Lam Anh maintained a consistent performance in the Top 3 throughout the competition.
Besides the leading contestants, members like Duc Duy, Wonbi, and Duy Lan made spectacular breakthroughs in the final stages of the program to secure their places in the official lineup. In particular, Long Hoang was the biggest surprise, rising from the group of contestants who received "wildcard" spots to ultimately earn the honorary group jersey.
The regrettable absence of Thai Le Minh Hieu.
Although the UPRIZE lineup is complete, the elimination of Thai Le Minh Hieu – the only contestant in the Top 8 who couldn't debut – has left a lasting impression. Starting out as a model, Minh Hieu made a bold foray into professional music in 2025.
Despite missing out on a debut spot with his teammates, Thai Le Minh Hieu is still considered a promising talent in the entertainment industry thanks to his attractive appearance and skills honed through the program.
