Not looking to be outdone by YG Entertainment who recently ante upped their audition schedule to hit five countries, SM Entertainment‘s 2012 SM Youth Star Audition is set to span seven separate countries all over the world. So from July 28 to September 1, can you expect SM to hit a place near you?

Searching for all genders and nationalities between the ages of 8 and 20, SM Entertainment boasts not only idol singers but actors as well. Besides hitting up seven countries on three separate continents is no small feat. Here’s how it’s going down:

South Korea:
Seoul- July 28
Seoul- August 19

China:
Beijing- August 7-8
Shanghai- August 11-12

Japan:
Fukuoka- August 9
Tokyo- August 19
Osaka- 23

USA:
Los Angeles, California- July 29
New Jersey- August 4

Canada:
Toronto- August 28-29
Vancouver- September 1

New Zealand:
Auckland- August 29

Australia:
Sydney- September 1

All specific locations to be announced at a later date.

If you’re looking to apply, be sure to check out SM Town‘s official audition page for more information about the 2012 Youth Star Auditions among others. And as always, good luck!