Make Mate 1

2024•6.0/10

Reality

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6.0/10(1)

36 young men gather from around the world to compete for the chance to make their K-pop idol debut. These "Mates" must rely on each other as they face different challenges, but how far will their camaraderie go when everything is on the line? Who has what it takes to impress an all-star panel of celebrity judges including Solar, Onestar, Kim Seung Eun, Hanhae, Vata, and Ingyoo? Find out in the 2024 South Korean reality K-pop competition series hosted by EXO's Xiumin, and directed by Hwang Min Gyu, Park Ho Sin, and Jang In Hye.

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Production

KBS

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 15, 2024

Last Aired

July 17, 2024

Networks

KBS2

Created By

Han Kyung-cheon

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2024-05-15

36 young men gather from around the world to compete for the chance to make their K-pop idol debut.

Episode 2

Air date: 2024-05-22

The everyday boys perform on their first stage ever! Who in their teams will be voted the audience's favorite member? The boys who finished their first stage in front of many Mates. The first stage rankings are announced.

Episode 3

Air date: 2024-05-29

The contestants are split into two groups based on ranks. Each group is given a legendary k-pop song that they must master the choreography for in just 24 hours. Which team will come out on top?

Episode 4

Air date: 2024-06-05

The competition officially begins and elimination is now a risk. The first mission is “one artist, two stages”. Group A and B continue to go head-to-head as they form 3 smaller units within the groups. The units are given 1 of 3 artists (SHINee, 2PM, TXT) and opposing units are given 1 of 2 songs by the artist they get.

Episode 5

Air date: 2024-06-12

The mission "one artist, two stages" continues.

Episode 6

Air date: 2024-06-19

The fate of the 35 boys is revealed. Who will be able to continue their journey as MA1? Despite the shock from the announcement, there is no time to waste. The 2nd round mission is right around the corner.