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DHAKA, July 20, 2025 (BSS) - South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Park Young-sik has praised the talent and aspirations of Bangladeshi youth, expressing optimism about the country's bright future as the 2025 K-POP Bangladesh Global Audition concluded successfully in Dhaka on Saturday evening.
"The future of Bangladesh is very bright because of its smart, talented and ambitious young people who are eager to build a better future," Ambassador Park said while appreciating the enthusiasm of the Bangladeshi youth participating in the contest.
He also hoped that the dreams of the young winners would come true.
The South Korean Embassy, in collaboration with Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), organized the event to foster cultural exchange and deepen mutual understanding between the people of South Korea and Bangladesh.
This year, 105 video submissions were received for the K-POP performance category, with 15 teams shortlisted for live performances at the IUB auditorium on Saturday evening.
The teams included Rudhin, HHSBD, Hridita Maitra, A-Maze, OMADA, Tahana Prionty, Rakuzan Klan, Knight Sisters, Lumen-I, Acu-Bi, Lazina Chowdhury, Lost Dynasty, Heaven's Law, Last Min8 and Renessus. Five of the best teams were awarded during the finale.
The Embassy said that the national winners would be recommended for final selection to participate in the 2025 K-POP World Festival, scheduled to be held in October in Changwon, South Korea.
As part of its commitment to cultural diplomacy, the South Korean Embassy has been regularly organizing events, including Korean film festivals and K-POP concerts, to promote people-to-people connectivity and strengthen Bangladesh-South Korea bilateral relations.
The Embassy expressed sincere appreciation to all contest participants and hoped their excellent performances would inspire people during challenging times.
