"Extreme Debut: Wild Idol" is the latest MBC survival show that will result in the debut of a new K-Pop boy group. The show has had netizens talking because it takes an extreme approach to audition programs. There is a big focus on the physical strength of the idols and fans have been wondering if it is necessary to take it to that level.
There are 45 contestants. 14 of them will become finalists and then 7 of them will debut in a group as winners of the show. The show has rules like the contestants not being able to ask each other's names, ages, or each other's past. Each contestant is called by a number instead of their name. They have to earn their name being revealed.
There is also an extreme point system out of 1000. Most of the 600 points are for their skills (singing, rapping, dance, and visuals), 300 points are for their physical fitness, and only 100 points are for online popularity. This means that the debut team will be chosen mostly based on skills.
During the first episode, that aired last week, some contestants made big impressions on each other, the panelists, and fans. Here they are.
Warning: This article may contain spoilers for episode 1 of "Extreme Debut: Wil
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