Pure Han Magic Team HundredFingers Clinches a Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent

Ten hands that captivated the world, firing a miracle into the heart of the United States

The overwhelming power of Korean magic that shook the United States. Project magic team 'Hundred Fingers' seized complete control of NBC’s flagship audition 'America’s Got Talent' stage and captured the historic 'Golden Buzzer'. It is an unprecedented feat achieved with a bloodline made up exclusively of pure Koreans.

A first-of-its-kind record for an all-Korean team, artistic evolution beyond limits

In NBC 'America’s Got Talent Season 21', which aired on the 9th (local time), the Republic of Korea national-team caliber magic troupe 'Hundred Fingers' pulled off a stunning moment by shooting straight into the live semi-final stage. Their collective creation magic performance, with cards and wands crossing with precision, was more than a simple technical stunt—it was a carefully crafted work of art. The panel of judges, captivated by their commanding control of the stage, pressed the 'Golden Buzzer' without hesitation. The Golden Buzzer is the top privilege granted by the host or judges—an absolute pass that allows them to skip the grueling auditions and advance directly to the live stage.

The weight of this achievement is unique. In 2021, the World Taekwondo Federation’s demonstration team won the same honor, but at the time, it included a member holding U.S. citizenship. This is the first time in audition history that a team composed of only Koreans claimed the 'Golden Buzzer' glory.

“The Avengers of the magic world,” the illusion crafted by 10 masters

At the center of this massive miracle stands magician 'Yu Hojin', the winner of the 2012 World Magic Championships (FISM) Grand Prix and the magician who recently dominated SBS 'The Magic Star'. Leading the group, 'Kim Hosan', 'Kim Dohyun', and nine other top-tier magicians from the Republic of Korea formed 'Hundred Fingers', which is literally reminiscent of “the Avengers of the magic world.” In particular, for 'Yu Hojin', this stage was his third attempt in the 'America’s Got Talent' series, and it amounts to a renewed proof—once again on the global stage—of his relentless drive to not settle for the status quo.

“Not the end, a beginning,” toward the live stage in August

Immediately after the broadcast, 'Yu Hojin' didn’t hide his exhilaration, saying through his social media, “Even now, it still feels like a dream.” He then delivered a heavy statement of intent: “Because I know that this moment isn’t the end but the beginning, I will work even harder in a more heartfelt way.”

'Hundred Fingers'—the eyes of a troupe that left a strong impression in the memories of viewers around the world—are already aimed at the live semi-final stage scheduled for next August. A team official said, “We will deliver yet another wonder with a further evolved form of collective creative performance,” stoking curiosity and expectations among fans worldwide to their highest point.