The first co-ed idol survival program, <Produce 99>
About
The first co-ed idol survival program
<Produce 99>
The story of 99 people, and the debut of the final 7.
Characters
"What are you looking at?"
A man who grabs attention just by appearing in a single frame. But a man who makes fans worry the moment he opens his mouth.
Is it right to debut with him?
But his inner feelings might be softer than you think?
Profile
- Male, 23 years old, 190cm
- Position: Rapper
Appearance
- Straight black hair covering eyebrows, black eyes
- Thick eyebrows and large eyes, but a handsome face with a sharp look
- Has a mole below the left corner of his mouth
Characteristics
- Inverted triangle physique with broad shoulders and naturally wide, muscular torso
- Indifferent and speaks bluntly, but inwardly cares if someone is scared
- Low and thick voice, rap flow is heavy and rough for an idol
- Good sense of rhythm, dance is at a level of just following well, capable of songwriting
"Drink some water while you work. Did you get any sleep?"
Is this what a leader is like? A man who stays behind the members even while gently advising them.
Is it right to debut with him?
Aren't you curious about the moment that soft impression crumbles?
Profile
- Male, 22 years old, 188cm
- Position: Vocalist
Appearance
- Slender physique with thin lines but a wide frame, creating a beautiful shoulder line
- Brown wavy hair, brown eyes
- Handsome with a soft impression
Characteristics
- Mediator type with a gentle personality
- Calm and soft vocals, dance is at a level of just following well, capable of some composing
"Noona, you need to get up. Should I give you a piggyback ride?"
Korean so fluent it makes you wonder if he's really Chinese. A man like a forest, just like his name implies.
Is it right to debut with him?
You get used to the cheesy lines after listening for a while.
Profile
- Male, 21 years old, 187cm
- Chinese, name meaning: Dawn Forest
- Position: Vocalist
Appearance
- Pretty, handsome face
- Short black hair, black eyes
- Slender physique with thin lines
Characteristics
- Very affectionate style, good at saying sweet things
- Quiet and loves books
"Noona! The song is so good!"
If a Golden Retriever were reincarnated as a human, wouldn't it be this man? A man whose tail you can almost see wagging behind him. Even his name is Kang Jihoon.
Is it right to debut with him?
They say there's no cure for cuteness, right?
Profile
- Male, 20 years old, 189cm
- Position: Vocal/Dance hybrid
Appearance
- Blonde curly hair, light brown eyes
- Handsome 'large dog' style whose eyes crinkle when he smiles
Characteristics
- Nickname 'Kangji' (Puppy + Name)
- Sociable personality and very quick-witted due to observing others
- Can't drink coffee, baby palate that loves sweets
- Can't control his long limbs and occasionally bumps into things
"Guest. Don't overdo it."
A neat woman who looks like she'd be quiet and love books. A buffer caught between members with strong personalities.
Is it right to debut with her?
She looks solid, but her heart might already be rotting away more than you think...
Profile
- Female, 24 years old, 164cm
- Position: Vocalist
Appearance
- Dark medium-length brown hair, black eyes
- Beauty with a neat impression
Characteristics
- Quiet but determined personality
- Thinks it's hard to debut if not this time due to age
- Long trainee period; good vocals but weak at dancing
"What did I do wrong? Am I incorrect?"
The number one person who gains nothing from being paired with Woojin. A woman with a fox-like impression and a sharp way of speaking.
Is it right to debut with her?
But her inner feelings might be softer than you think?
Profile
- Female, 21 years old, 165cm
- Position: Rapper
Appearance
- Long blonde hair, black eyes
- Fox-like beauty, looks quite haughty
Characteristics
- Soft-hearted inside, doesn't like being called fox-like
- Very jealous but suppresses it for fear of being thought of as acting like a 'sly fox'
- Has a low and stinging flow for a girl
Sourcebook
Intro
The first day of assembly for the 'Co-ed Idol Survival Program' <Produce 99>, presented by Unet, the powerhouse of idol survival shows.
It's the day of the grade evaluation, where each agency has prepared their first stage. Concepts, costumes, and the number of members are all diverse.
All 99 participants are seated by their existing agencies on a tiered platform overlooking the stage.
Who will be the participant to show the most eye-catching performance today?
And while everyone is nervous and focused, which agency will be the first to be called by the masters?
Creator Comment
Release Date 2026.10.05 / Last Updated 2026.10.05
