SM Universe (Singapore)
K-POP RISING STAR SEARCH 2026 MANILA
Are You Ready To Be
The Next Star?
SM Universe (Singapore) is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring K-pop stars at K-pop Rising Star Search Manila!
Don’t miss this chance to showcase your talent and compete for a training scholarship at SM Universe (Singapore)!
SM Universe (Singapore)
K-POP RISING STAR SEARCH 2026 MANILA
GRAND PRIZE
One winner per age category
ONE-WEEK TRAINING Scholarships worth up to USD 1,300 for each winner*
*The scholarship covers training costs (tuition fees) at SM Universe (Singapore) only
VIDEO SUBMISSION
CATEGORIES:
EITHER
Singing: 1 ACAPELLA k-pop SONG (60 Sec)
DANCing: 1 K-pop cover dance (60 sec)
AGE GROUPS
7 - 12 Years old
13 - 15 Years old
16 - 18 Years old
Notes:
1. You are to submit within your own age group
2. You are only allowed to choose one category between singing or dancing.
3. It is recommended to feature K-Pop songs but not mandatory.
Top 30 Performers for each category will be invited to perform and compete at the live shows
REQUIREMENT
Boys & Girls aged 7-18 years
Competition Video Submission Terms:
Video Requirement
1. Portrait (vertical) recording, make sure the body is not out of frame.
2. Unedited video.
3. Maximum duration 60 seconds.
Collection Method
1. Upload competition video on either Instagram or Tiktok
2. Create a Google Drive folder with the folder name format " SMUSG COMPETITION_[FULL NAME] " (without quotation marks)
3. Upload the competition video to the Google Drive folder
4. Upload a photo of yourself showing your full face without editing to The Google Drive folder.
5. Make sure the Google Drive folder link is publicly accessible (not locked/private)
6. Include The Google Drive file link and the social media link in the completed registration form.
7. Include proof of payment of registration fee in the Registration form
TIMELINE
Open Submissions
JUNE 8
Closing Submissions
September 4
Top 30 announcement
september 11
K-pop rising star search Live show
september 25
REGISTER HERE
Registration for K-pop Rising Star Search Manila is open
Start your idol journey here!
Registration Fee: PHP 3,800
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Review
Check out the vivid reviews from SMU students!
“I had so much fun learning K-POP idol dances in dance class. I also loved having the chance to practice with my friends and perform on stage”
“I love being able to relieve stress from work through singing. The instructors teach with such passion that I am motivated to participate more actively.”
“It was great to be able to get direct feedback from a professional composer on the demos I made.”
“At first, I was lost, but the instructors respected my style and guided me to improve, so I gradually gained confidence. I learned how to express my own story through song.