However, the core mission was to find genuine talent. Out of thousands of applicants, the jury selected 20 contestants for the "Recall" (workshop) rounds, eventually narrowing it down to the Top 10 finalists.
Produced by UFA Entertainment and Grundy Light Entertainment, premiered on November 9, 2002 . The expectations were moderate, but the reality was a ratings explosion. The first casting episode drew nearly 4 million viewers—a number that would skyrocket during the finale. dsds 1. staffel