Pioneer batch of Singapore teens chase K-pop dreams at local training academy SM Universe


Qti Tan (in white cropped top) on the first day of the K-pop intermediate programme held by SM Universe (Singapore). -- ST PHOTO: TARYN NG

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): The road to being a K-pop star is extremely challenging, and even after years of rigorous training, one may not even make it past an audition.

Yet, it is not stopping some Singaporean teens from pursuing their K-pop dreams, one baby step at a time.

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