SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- Netflix will release "Vocal Class Wars" next year, expanding the universe of its hit "Black and White" entertainment franchise into the world of music, the streaming platform said Wednesday.

The new music survival show will pit established star singers, dubbed "white singers," whose names alone represent a genre, against lesser-known "black singers," who conceal their identities and seek to prove their worth solely through their voices.

The competition will focus on performances, setting aside factors such as years of experience, career achievements and public recognition.

The production will be led by producer Kim Hak-min, who directed "Culinary Class Wars," and Park Seong-hwan, who worked on "Just Makeup." The two producers will reunite after previously working together on the audition show "Sing Again."

"We are expanding the 'Black and White' universe into the musical arena following 'Culinary Class Wars,'" the production team said. "Stay tuned to see whether legendary white singers will defend their reputations or black singers will turn the tables."

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