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High school musical: Singapore’s hunt for a K-pop star

Plans for a K-pop high school programme in Singapore could fan the dreams of young people hoping to break into the South Korean entertainment industry. But are Singaporeans ready to step into the spotlight?

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Megan Cheah

Megan Cheah

Published Fri, Nov 17, 2023 · 02:00 PM
    • Each year, some 100 participants join The Academy Australia’s boot camp – spanning eight to 10 days – and receive training in singing, dancing and entertaining.
    • Each year, some 100 participants join The Academy Australia’s boot camp – spanning eight to 10 days – and receive training in singing, dancing and entertaining. PHOTO: THE ACADEMY AUSTRALIA

    AFTER days of intense training, a crowd of young hopefuls hangs around nervously in a holding room.

    One by one, they are called into separate audition rooms, where they are given a single shot to impress a bunch of eagle-eyed scouts.

    But, more often than not, their hopes of a chance at Korean pop (K-pop) stardom will be dashed.

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