Season 1
2022 · 12 episodes
Twenty-seven trainees compete for coveted idol positions on GMMTV's roster of artists. Among the competitors, four Alphas are selected and grouped together. The remaining competitors are split into Beta groups. Each week, the groups fight either to keep their positions as Alpha or to break out of the Beta role and to stay in the competition altogether.
Episodes
1. Episode 1
December 4, 2022
In groups of four, the contestants meet the judges and give solo performances. From each group, one Alpha is selected by vote. Those four become the Alpha group and the remaining contestants are broken up into four groups of Betas.
2. Episode 2
December 11, 2022
In intensive rehearsal, the five groups learn their vocals, choreography and blocking before their final viral song performances.
3. Episode 3
December 18, 2022
The contestants perform as groups for the first time. In the end, seven contestants from the two least impressive teams are sent home and the Best Beta is given the opportunity to challenge two Alphas for a seat.
4. Episode 4
December 25, 2022
The first battle for the alpha seat takes place before the new group arrangements are revealed.
5. Episode 5
January 15, 2023
GMMTV artists are invited to spectate as, in groups of four, the contestants perform "swag" songs. Between the two teams who deliver the best swag performances, a Best Beta is selected to challenge two Alphas for their seat. Four Betas from the weakest-performing teams are eliminated.
6. Episode 6
January 22, 2023
Best Beta Hong competes against Fluke and Lego in hopes of earning his place among the Alphas. The judges have a hard decision to make between three performers with differing strengths.
7. Episode 7
January 29, 2023
The contestants perform "Jo" versions of popular songs. This week, only one team goes into an elimination where one Beta will survive.
8. Episode 8
February 5, 2023
Best Beta Nicky challenges Alphas William and Nut with his performance of Stand By Lo.
9. Episode 9
February 12, 2023
In the final Survival Beta round, the groups perform mashups of thematically similar songs. Only one Beta is eliminated.
10. Episode 10
February 19, 2023
In the final Challenge Alpha, the competition is neck and neck. The final challenge is revealed.
11. Episode 11
February 26, 2023
After selecting teams and songs for the forthcoming finale, the contestants build and rehearse their shows before heading out on group excursions.
12. Episode 12
March 5, 2023
In the final episode, two Beta teams compete to make it into the second round where they'll compete with the Alphas. Joined by special judges Chin Chinawut, Gam the Star, Maiyarap and Ae Botcash, the eight finalists are scored individually by votes from the judges and viewers. The top four ascend to the Alpha seats. However, once a king's thrown is introduced, one seat is left free.