KUCHING: LEIA from Kuching clinched the championship title in the Open Category at the JCI Damai ‘Be A Star’ K-Pop Concert and Dance Competition 2025.
The event brought together top youth dance talents from Sarawak and abroad in a celebration of skill, creativity and cultural exchange.
In the same category, 8dios from Sibu secured first runner-up, while District Gang from Indonesia finished as second runner-up and also won Best Costume. The Popular Award went to Obsidian from Miri.
Meanwhile, Voon Woo Wee emerged champion in the Solo Category, followed by Barry Ting Hung Sheng (Fubuki) as first runner-up and Jeff Juliano Mok Khin Chiat as second runner-up.
The Best Costume award in the solo category was won by Tiong Xiao Qian.
The large-scale youth arts event, organised by JCI Damai with Star Studio as co-organiser, aimed to empower young talents while promoting regional cultural exchange through K-Pop dance.
The event was officiated by Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang who was impressed by the high level of discipline, passion and professionalism displayed by the participants.
“Events like this provide a positive platform that builds confidence, teamwork and healthy artistic expression among youths,” he said.
Meanwhile, JCI Damai Local President Sean Wong said the strong turnout, including participants from various parts of Sarawak and overseas, reflected the growing appeal of K-Pop dance as a unifying art form.
“Be A Star is more than a competition — it brings young people together through shared passion, effort and aspirations,” he said.
Co-organiser Star Studio, represented by Kelby Then, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of the local and regional dance community.
The “Be A Star” K-Pop Concert and Dance Competition 2025 highlighted the technical excellence and stage confidence of young performers, with organisers congratulating all winners and participants, and thanking partners and supporters for making the event a success.
