Produce 48 is a South Korean reality television show that aired in 2018. It is a collaboration between CJ ENM and AKB48 Group, featuring contestants from South Korea and Japan. The show aims to form a new girl group through a competitive format, where participants showcase their singing and dancing skills. The series consists of various challenges and performances, with viewers voting for their favorite contestants. The final lineup of the group, named IZ*ONE, was determined by the audience's votes, and the group debuted with a limited contract, promoting for approximately two and a half years.