
Make Mate 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.
Cast: Xiumin, Lim Han-byul, Kim Sung-eun
Season 1
10 episodes
1. Episode 136 young men gather from around the world to compete for the chance to make their K-pop idol debut.CC1 h 50 minMay 15, 2024
2. Episode 2The 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.CC1 h 45 minMay 22, 2024
3. Episode 3The 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?CC1 h 43 minMay 29, 2024
4. Episode 4The 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.CC1 h 37 minJun 5, 2024
5. Episode 5The mission "one artist, two stages" continues.CC1 h 43 minJun 12, 2024
6. Episode 6The 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.CC1 h 44 minJun 19, 2024
7. Episode 7The second round mission continues.CC1 h 13 minJun 26, 2024
8. Episode 8The 2nd round of eliminations are announced and the third mission "concept" starts.CC1 h 43 minJul 3, 2024
9. Episode 9The 3rd mission continues and 3rd round of eliminations is announced.CC1 h 40 minJul 10, 2024
10. Episode 10The live season finale. Who will make their dream of debuting a reality?CC1 h 57 minJul 17, 2024
Make Mate 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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Hwang Min-gyu, Park Ho-shin, Jang In-hye, Ra Hyun-woong
- Created by
- Han Kyung-cheon
- Cast
- Xiumin, Lim Han-byul, Kim Sung-eun, Vata, Ingyoo, Hanhae




























