It looks like the rumored new survival program produced by Mnet in conjunction with�JYP Entertainment will be to launch a new male idol group!

A representative from a variety show department said,�"JYP and Mnet will be joining hands to start a new survival program for a male idol group. It will have a completely different personality compared to the second season of 'Sixteen' that was prematurely 'revealed', and is designed to create a male group."

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The program is expected to air some time in the second half of 2017. However, it appears that�the group will not immediately make their debut after finishing the survival program. The�representative said, "The program might air within the second half of this year, and [the group will] possibly make their debut next year. In regard to this issue, nothing has been decided in detail."

Are you excited to see the new survival program?