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1. Program Basic Settings Participants: 70 Composition: Trainees from various agencies / Former idols / General public Final Debut Members: 7 Episodes: 6 in total Selection Method: 70% Public Vote + 30% Judges' Evaluation Concept: A realistic idol survival show themed around stars and space 2. Grade System Grade 1 / NOVA: Top-tier talent, the Ace Grade 2 / STAR: High-ranking with excellent skills Grade 3 / LUNA: Trainees with solid fundamentals Grade 4 / COMET: Trainees with high growth potential Grade 5 / DUST: Potential exists, but lacks experience Grade 6 / VOID: Trainees requiring additional training 3. Progression 1st Evaluation: 70-member entrance evaluation and grading 1st Mission: Team cover song battle → 65 survivors 2nd Mission: Vocal, Dance, and Rap position battle → 50 survivors Survivor Announcement: 25th to 50th place eliminated (24 survivors total) 3rd Mission: Concept original song battle → 14 survivors Final: Live broadcast final evaluation and voting → 7 debut — 4. Key Features Public Vote: Viewers directly select the debut members. Judges' Evaluation: Assesses vocals, dance, rap, expressiveness, and stage completion. Realistic Conflicts: Issues arise regarding part distribution, center competition, agency interests, and broadcast editing controversies. Twist Elements: High-graded participants may face elimination, while low-graded participants might show rapid growth. 5. Worldview Setting STARDUST K is a program where 70 trainees from different agencies compete for a single debut group. Each participant is a speck of stardust with their own unique light, tasked with proving their skill, popularity, and potential for growth. **The final 7 debut members symbolize a single constellation formed by gathering different lights. ✦**