SYDNEY, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RETOPIA SALON, an entertainment company founded by key former executives from HYBE who played a pivotal role in BTS's global success, is launching a search for the next generation of K-pop talent in Australia.
The company will host the "2026 RETOPIA SALON GLOBAL AUDITION: AUSTRALIA" across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane this May. The audition schedule is as follows:
- May 13 – Sydney, IX Dance Studio
- May 17 – Melbourne, X-Dance Station and O2 KPOP ACADEMY
- May 19 – Brisbane, XPACE STUDIO BRISBANE
- May 20 – Gold Coast, YJ DANCE SCHOOL GOLD COAST
Applicants born between 2008 and 2014 are eligible to participate regardless of gender or nationality. Participants may choose one category to audition in: vocal, rap, dance, or acting.
"We aim not only to select the final members of our first boy group set to debut in 2027, but also to discover hidden talent for future girl group projects," said RETOPIA SALON. "We look forward to passionate applicants from around the world who dream of becoming global stars."
Beyond Australia, RETOPIA SALON plans to conduct a large-scale global audition tour across 18 cities worldwide, including Japan (Sendai, Okinawa, Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo, Chiba, Fukuoka), Indonesia (Jakarta, Bandung), Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai), the United States (Los Angeles, Orange County, Honolulu), and Canada (Toronto).
Further details about the auditions can be found via RETOPIA SALON's official social media channels and local partner academies:
https://www.instagram.com/retopia.salon/
About RETOPIA SALON
RETOPIA SALON is an entertainment company founded by industry leaders who were instrumental in driving BTS's global success during their time at HYBE. The founding team includes CEO Bang Woo Jung (former Creative Studio Leader at HYBE Media Studio), CCO Kim Serene (former VP of HYBE LABELS JAPAN), and COO Park Jun Soo (former SP at HYBE Original Content Studio).
Leveraging their extensive industry experience and expertise, the company is engaged in artist management and content production. RETOPIA SALON is currently preparing to debut its first boy group in 2027.
The team has also contributed to a range of high-profile content projects, including BTS Jin's YouTube variety show Run Jin and the Disney+ original series Are You Sure?! Season 2 featuring Jimin and Jung Kook, drawing significant attention both within and beyond the industry.
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RETOPIA SALON, Founded by Former HYBE Executives Behind BTS's Global Success, to Hold K-POP Auditions in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane This May, "Searching for Members to Debut in 2027"
Enhances scalable EPMS capabilities, strengthens hyperscale data center offering, and establishes a strategic foundation for Latin American growth.
- The deal expands AZZO's ability to deliver standardized EPMS across multi-site, mission-critical portfolios
- Qubits Energy brings proven expertise in deploying energy systems for hyperscale data centers and colocation providers
- Integration with AZZO's EnergyX® platform creates a unified solution for monitoring, control, and energy optimization
- The acquisition enhances automation capabilities through AI-enabled engineering and deployment
- AZZO gains an immediate operational footprint in Latin America via Qubits Energy's Colombia presence
- The combined business is positioned to support rapid global growth in data center and digital infrastructure markets
- The transaction strengthens AZZO's position in mission-critical infrastructure, where reliability and scalability are essential
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZO, a leading energy technology and services company, today announced the acquisition of Qubits Energy, a specialist in Electrical Power Management Systems (EPMS), advanced automation, and energy management solutions for data centers and other mission-critical facilities.
The acquisition expands AZZO's ability to deliver standardized, high-performance energy management systems across global data center and critical infrastructure portfolios, while establishing a strategic foothold in Latin America.
Qubits Energy, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, has built a strong reputation for delivering EPMS across large, distributed environments. Its engineering-led approach enables rapid deployment, consistency across sites, and high operational reliability.
By integrating Qubits Energy's capabilities into its EnergyX® platform, AZZO will deliver a unified architecture for monitoring, automation, and control across complex energy environments. This integration enhances AZZO's ability to support customers operating at scale specifically in high-growth sectors such as data centers.
Qubits Energy brings established relationships with hyperscale data center owners and major colocation providers, supporting environments where uptime, scalability, and speed of deployment are critical. These capabilities complement AZZO's EnergyX® platform and lifecycle services, positioning the combined organization to deliver consistent energy management systems across global portfolios, support rapid expansion of data center infrastructure in North America, and improve operational efficiency and reliability at scale.
The acquisition also provides AZZO with an established operational presence in Colombia, creating a foundation for growth across Latin America, a region experiencing increasing demand for digital infrastructure and energy resilience. This presence enables local engineering and delivery capabilities, supports global customers expanding into LATAM markets, and allows for scalable deployment of EnergyX® solutions across emerging data center hubs.
James DiLiberto, CEO of AZZO, said:
"Data center growth is accelerating globally, driving demand for standardized, scalable energy management solutions. Qubits Energy has demonstrated the ability to deliver these systems across complex, multi-site environments. By combining their expertise with AZZO's EnergyX® platform and lifecycle services, we can offer a unified solution to support the next generation of mission-critical infrastructure."
Ivan Ospina, CEO of Qubits Energy, added:
"Joining AZZO enables us to expand our reach and deliver our EPMS and automation capabilities on a global scale. Together, we are well positioned to provide intelligent, standardized energy systems to some of the world's most demanding data center environments."
Qubits Energy's team and solutions will be integrated into AZZO immediately. AZZO plans to accelerate investment in AI-driven automation and mission-critical services within its EnergyX® platform.
About AZZO
AZZO is an energy technology and services company that helps customers manage complex energy ecosystems. With over 20 years of experience, AZZO specializes in microgrids and energy management for critical infrastructure. Its EnergyX® platform provides real-time visibility, control, and analytics to deliver energy resilience, improved economics, and operational flexibility. For more information, please visit www.azzo.com.
About Qubits Energy
Qubits Energy delivers standardized Electrical Power Management Systems (EPMS) for mission-critical facilities, with a focus on multi-site data center environments. Its engineering-led approach and automation capabilities enable consistent, high-performance implementations across global portfolios. For more information, please visit www.qubitsenergy.com.
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AZZO Acquires Qubits Energy to Deliver Scalable Energy & Power Management for Data Centers and Other Mission-Critical Facilities
AZZO Acquires Qubits Energy to Deliver Scalable Energy & Power Management for Data Centers and Other Mission-Critical Facilities
