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SM Universe K-Pop Rising Star Search – Powered by DPAC
Registration opens NOW !
** details and link are provided below **
Stay tuned to ticket sales for Semi-Finals on 20 Dec and Final on 21 Dec, live at DPAC
Set to Ignite Kuala Lumpur in December 2025
Kuala Lumpur, September 2025 — Dreaming of becoming the next K-Pop star? After the tremendous success of its Jakarta debut earlier this year, SM Universe K-Pop Rising Star Search competition is making its way to Malaysia this December 2025 — and this time, it will be held at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC)!
As the premier end-to-end K-Pop training academy in Southeast Asia, SM Universe (Singapore) has been providing authentic K-pop trainee-style training — from vocals, dance, music production, to stage performance. With the growing wave of young talents across the region, the Malaysia edition, focusing on young dance talents, promises to be an even more exciting platform to spotlight aspiring K-Pop stars.
Competition Timeline – Malaysia Edition
| Registration Opens | 1 October 2025 |
| Registration Deadline | 30 November 2025 |
| Semi-Finalist Announcement | 5 December 2025 |
| Semi Final | 20 December 2025 at DPAC |
| Final | 21 December 2025 at DPAC |
- Exact times for the Semi-Finals and Final will be shared together with the Semi-Finalists announcement.
- Tickets for the Semi-Finals and Final will be released soon, so stay tuned!
Registration Details
| Categories | Category 1 : Age 8–11 |
| Category 2 : Age 12–15 | |
| Category 3 : Age 16–18 | |
| Registration Method | Submit a 60-sec solo K-pop dance cover video via the Official Registration Form |
| Registration Fee | Early Bird : RM150 (1–31 Oct 2025) |
| Standard: RM200 (1–30 Nov 2025) |
- Registration valid upon payment and proof submission.
Who Can Join?
The competition is open to anyone across Malaysia aged 8–18 years. If you’re passionate about dancing , this is your chance to step into the spotlight.
What’s at Stake?
The winners will earn an exclusive on-week training scholarship at SM Universe (Singapore) worth up to SGD 1,500, training directly with SM Universe expert trainers from South Korea. This isn’t just a training scholarship, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take your first real step into the K-Pop industry.
So, if you believe you have the talent, passion, and dedication to become Malaysia’s next K-Pop rising star, NOW is your chance to shine!
Important Notes
- The organizer reserves the right to adjust the schedule if necessary; any changes will be communicated in advance.
- This competition is co-organized by SM Universe SG and DPAC. All decisions regarding winner selection and prize distribution rest with SM Universe SG.
SM Universe K-Pop Rising Star Search – Powered by DPAC
