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''. This is the show's first series in Korea. The judges are

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and

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. The show started accepting applicants on 9 February 2011 via ARS, the official website, and smart phone apps. The show held regional auditions nationwide starting in Busan on 2 April 2011. The show became famous around the world after a video of

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's appearance gained worldwide media attention. For prizes, the semi-finalists will have the opportunity to sign with

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, and the winner will receive US$100,000.

Seasons

Season 1 (2011)

Season 2 (2012)

Notes

References

{{Got Talent Television series by Fremantle (company) TvN (South Korean TV channel) original programming 2011 South Korean television series debuts 2011 South Korean television series endings South Korean television series based on British television series Music competitions in South Korea