The season 3 judges of MBC's�'Birth of A Great Star' have been confirmed!�Boohwal's Kim Tae Won, singer Kim Yeon Woo, producer Brave Brothers, and musical actress Kim So Hyun will be the mentors to help find K-pop's next talented musicians.

A 'Birth of A Great Star' representative revealed, "Out of the four judges, Kim Tae Won was the first to be confirmed. We anticipate Kim Tae Won to touch the hearts of viewers this upcoming season just like he did during season one." To recap, Kim Tae Won's mentees all made it into the Top 5 during the first season and were widely recognized as the "Alien Baseball Team". Kim Tae Won commented on his thoughts about becoming a judge for the second time around saying, "I will use all my strength to find new talented individuals. I'm looking forward to the rise of a second 'Alien Baseball Team'."

Hit producer Brave Brothers is also confirmed as the second producer turned judge following producer Bang Shi Hyuk, who sat as a judge during season one. Brave Brothers is expected to add an interesting element to the program with his "sharp tongue" and honest opinions. Singer Kim Yeon Woo who previously made a guest appearances on the audition program was also selected for his teaching background as a professor at Seoul Art College. He's also�a vocal trainer for artists like�Big Mama, SG Wannabe, Brown Eyed Girls, and Lim Jeong Hee.

Musical actress Kim So Hyun attended the prestigious Seoul National University, specializing in vocal music as well as recently releasing an album among her various musical pursuits.�A representative revealed,�"We expect Kim So Hyun to use her solid musical foundation to accurately teach her mentees."

'Birth of A Great Star 3' is currently holding global auditions in South Korea as well as Australia, Canada, Los Angeles, and New York. The first broadcast will air on October 19 KST.

Source + Image(s): New Daily via Nate