Korea Embassy Hosts 2024 K-POP World Festival Preliminaries in Cambodia


As part of the 2024 Korea Week celebrations, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Cambodia successfully held the Cambodia preliminaries of the K-POP World Festival on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at The Olympia Mall in downtown Phnom Penh.

This event, organised by K’ve Entertainment, was generously sponsored by eight companies, to ensure a vibrant and successful event.

The K-POP World Festival Cambodia preliminaries served as a cultural exchange platform to showcase the passionate love for K-POP.

A total of 33 teams and over 70 participants applied for the competition, out of which 12 teams advanced to the stage after the initial screening. These teams demonstrated exceptional passion and talent, showcasing impressive performances in a fiercely competitive environment.

Ultimately, the group ‘The Bling’ emerged victorious, demonstrating a captivating stage presence and exceptional skills. ‘Spicy Names’ secured the second place with outstanding choreography and vocal abilities, while ‘Emperor’ took the thir
d place. Winners of this competition will earn the opportunity to participate in the 13th K-POP World Festival global Finals auditions to be held in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do.

The group ‘The Bling’, which won first place in this event, achieved first prize after participating in the K-Pop World Festival for three consecutive years, expressing that their passion and efforts for K-Pop have finally paid off, and emphasised the importance of continuing challenges without giving up.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse