MBN and Channel S, which produced the 'Jun Hyun-moo Plan' series and MBN's long-running program 'Sokpuli Show Dongchimi,' will first unveil the survival audition program , which selects the male lead for a Korea-Japan co-produced drama, on Lifetime TV at 11 p.m. on Aug. 16 (Sat).

This program is characterized by combining a reality format with an audition, showcasing the dreams and challenges of young actors that transcend borders and cultures, just like the title inspired by the distance of 1,147 km between Seoul and Tokyo.

Participants include six young actors from various backgrounds, ranging from complete newcomers to those with 9 years of debut experience. They will live together in one space, competing fiercely for the role of the male lead, while performing various acting missions and self-expression tasks, presenting a real and immersive growth journey filled with both rivalry and support.

Judges include director Yoon Jong-ho of 'Lovely Runner' and writer Kim Jae-hwan of 'Boys' Generation' and 'Your Honor,' who will evaluate the participants' performances directly. Veteran actors and drama OST singers will make surprise appearances as mentors to enhance the immersion of each episode.

Song Seon, the producer of the program, said, ' is a project planned to open new doors for countless rookie actors who have been waiting for a debut opportunity after going through hundreds of auditions.' She added, 'I hope all young viewers of this program gain faith and the courage to believe, 'I can do it.'

will capture the psychological changes and personal growth of participants, conveying deep empathy to viewers through records of youth where anxiety and hope, competition and friendship intersect. Additionally, viewers can select and vote for one of the six rookie actors, directly choosing the lead for a romance drama.

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