Part 1 of the “KWAVE Dance Contest” will be held at Yamato Arena on Sunday, October 12, 2025! ~An international dance contest combining K-POP and youth culture~ The winning team will receive a “luxurious dream prize”! Osaka Prefecture Headquarters of the Korean National Association in Japan Press release: October 8, 2025 Part 1 of the “KWAVE Dance Contest” will be held at Yamato Arena on Sunday, October 12, 2025! ~An international dance contest combining K-POP and youth culture~ The winning team will receive a “luxurious dream prize”! Popteen will be appearing as hosts for the first part! Mukai Rei (Reirei), Kawano Akemi (Meachi), Fujita Mia (Mianya), Umi Kokomi (Kocchamu), Shirota Moeka (Mochu), and Aiba Hoshino (Rinrin) are scheduled to appear!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170584/6/170584-6-974aa3d150e0ab34a94248413b614dee-1200×799.jpg n.SSign The new ambassador is the K-pop girl group UDTT (Udantandang Girls’ Troupe) !
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170584/6/170584-6-69b88d8bc9efc66ed3ab35ec23a9a1fe-1200×1799.jpg UDTT (Udantandang Girls’ Troupe) In addition, the winning team will receive fantastic prizes, including an appearance at an awards ceremony in Korea, free travel to Korea, and television appearances! This is truly an “international platform for growth” that will deliver dreams and opportunities to the young people who will lead the next generation. We look forward to your support and your attendance. [Event Overview] Event Name: “THE Madan Festival” Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Normalization of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and South Korea Part 1:KWAVE Dance Contest Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:50 PM (First Part Only) *Total festival hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM *On the day of the event, various booths that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike will be set up in the “Forest and Lawn Square” We hope you’ll come! Venue: Yamato Arena, Yamato University 2-5-1 Katayama-cho, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture 564-0082 Organizer: THE Madan Festival Executive Committee Main Administration: Osaka Prefecture Headquarters of the Korean People’s Association in Japan Support: Republic of Korea Overseas Korean Affairs Agency, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Suita City, Yamato University Cooperation: KIS (Korea International School) Music information program Bakibaki Beat! II Production: Creative Farm Inc. Operation: Realm Inc. 【Luxurious prizes presented to the winning team】 1. Win at the “Korea Cultural and Entertainment Awards” held in Korea A chance to share the honor on a special stage with Korea’s most representative actors and artists! 2. Free invitation to Korea for up to 10 people, including members of the winning team Travel expenses to Korea to attend the awards ceremony will be covered. You can stand on the stage of your dreams with your teammates! 3. Appearance on the popular TV show “Baki Baki Beat! II” This is a great media appearance opportunity that can help future artists take their careers to the next level! [Where to purchase tickets] Part 1:THE Madan KWAVE Dance Contest Examination method ◎Contestants’ performances will be evaluated comprehensively based on the following criteria: ▪Expression (dance, acting, facial expressions) ▪Originality (creativity, uniqueness, appeal) ▪Creativity (Overall evaluation including costumes, composition, and direction) An impressive panel of judges active on the world stage This contest will bring together a panel of top-class dancers and artists active across genres and borders.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170584/6/170584-6-7709174188d0207e56a1346771751c88-640×640.jpg Tsugu a.k.a.Tg (Tsugu) Chief Judge 1.Tsugu a.k.a.Tg (Tsugu) Chief Judge Real name: Yoshitsugu Takai Choreographer, director, stage supervisor, and planning strategy consultant 【Brief Biography】 He began street dance in 1995 and met and studied under R&B singer HI-D. After starting his career as an exclusive dancer, he has expanded his activities to include choreography, dance instruction for talents and artists, direction, stage supervision, consulting, and production. In 2021, he made a historic announcement to the world together with KENTO MORI as producer of #Dance4Rights, a “movement copyright” project utilizing AI motion. Currently, he serves as the representative of DreamGate, one of Japan’s largest K-POP dance competitions. He also choreographs and directs for numerous artists, and is actively active both in Japan and abroad.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170584/6/170584-6-5d3e4cb1a8533b6932711c3f70c07c47-1200×1799.jpg Shigekix 2. Shigekix Real name: Nakarai Shigeyuki Affiliation: Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co., Ltd. 【Brief Biography】 Started breaking at the age of 7. Won a bronze medal at the 2018 Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games. Won the Red Bull BC One World Final in 2020, becoming the youngest winner in the world. He won the JDSF All Japan Breaking Championship three times in a row in 2021, 2022, and 2023. He won a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games and has been selected to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. He served as the flag bearer at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics. He has won over 50 international competitions and is a breakdancer who truly represents Japan. Shigekix Instagram
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170584/6/170584-6-16ac767c9fe2948ed0b683f90b85e02a-1179×1473.jpg YORITO 3. YORITO Dance instructor and dancer with 10 years of teaching experience 【Brief Biography】 SHINee ・SHINee WORLD THE BEST 2018～FROM NOW ON~ Tour Dancer ・SHINee WORLD 2017 ~FIVE~ National Tour Dancer ・SHINee WORLD 2017 Special Edition Dome Concert Dancer TAEMIN (SHINee) ・THE 1st STAGE Nippon Budokan performance dancer ・JAPAN 1st TOUR SIRIUS tour dancer IU ・Appeared at fan events in five major cities across the country ・Dancer for “Friendship Showcase” – TV and event appearances such as “Mezamashi Live” and “Tokyo Girls Collection” ” Choreography and instruction ・Choreography for 100% “Warrior” ・Dance instruction for TWICE’s Mina and Blouson Chiemi Other appearances ・Performed in live performances with Block.B and Daegu Danji ・Modeling activities, appearances at various events YORITO Instagram Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170584/6/170584-6-6e3e268d56c0ad11f73dfbbc8e611cc7-586×878.jpg KEN 4. KEN Real name: Asai Kennosuke Affiliation: None Brief Biography Started dancing at the age of four and mastered a wide range of genres, including jazz, hip-hop, house, and rock. After gaining experience based in Osaka, he moved to Tokyo in 2020. From 2020 to 2023, he was a member of the D.LEAGUE team “Benefitone MONOLIZ,” serving as team leader from 2021 to 2023. In addition to gaining experience in Japan’s top league, he is currently active in a wide range of fields, including performing in stage productions, providing choreography to artists, and hosting workshops both domestically and internationally. Highly regarded as both a player and a teacher, he is actively active both in Japan and abroad, devoting himself to nurturing the next generation of dancers. KEN Instagram
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170584/6/170584-6-dbde84058ec2e17d22eed7bd65ce9036-1200×1799.jpg SPAX 5.SPAX Real name: Kim Sung-chan Affiliation: Artistreet Emotion Crew 【Abbreviation History Artist from South Korea After working as a member of the boy band BLANC7, he rose to prominence as a central figure in the B-BOY team “ARTISTREET, which dominated world
competitions. As a solo artist, he has performed extensively both domestically and internationally, and is known as the “treasure of South Korea” for his outstanding dance skills. He also runs a YouTube channel and posts a wide variety of content, garnering support from a wide fan base. SPAX Instagram
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170584/6/170584-6-486279cb95a423eac8c6b0b78a7d9790-961×1440.jpg Seuk YeBin 6.Seuk YeBin (Seok YeBin) Online Audition Real Name: Seok YeBin (Seok YeBin) Agency: Big Culture Entertainment Kidol CEO Seok Yebin (affiliated with Big Culture Entertainment, Big Culture Entertainment) is the creator of the world’s first “K-POP Dance Basics” and a genius choreographer. In particular, in conjunction with this event, Brief Biography A dancer known for his high level of expertise in K-pop dance and performance Leveraging his influence in the K-pop industry, he is gaining attention as an inspiration to young dancers. After the festival, starting in Osaka, they plan to hold “K-POP Demon Hunters K-dance Special Seminars” nationwide, working to further promote K-POP culture. We will also be introducing an article about their appointment as judges. KIDOLE CEO Seok Yebin appointed as Japanese K-POP dance judge KIDOLE CEO Seok Yebin appointed as K-POP dance judge for “THE Madang Festival,” celebrating the 60th
anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and South Korea. *All articles are written in Korean. Appointed as judge for the first part of “THE Madang KWAVE Dance Contest” on Sunday, October 12, 2025 Announcement *All articles are in English. 【Where to buy tickets】 Part 1:THE Madan KWAVE Dance Contest PR Ambassador n.SSign
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170584/6/170584-6-b09f1c747bd0457bffe9136bed154dd8-1200×799.jpg n.SSign [Genre] K-POP artist [Composition] Korean 7-member boy group [Member] ・Japan: KAZUTA ・Korea: DOHA SUNGYUN HANJUN HUIWON ・Australia: ROBIN ・Taiwan: LAURENCE [Characteristics] Multinational global group including Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese, Australian, and American nationalities [Special video message] n.SSign（エンサイン）様 アンバサダー UDTT（우당탕탕 소녀단）
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/170584/6/170584-6-df0e459bee8d773c50b4c260052fb39a-1200×1799.jpg UDTT (Udan Tandan Girls’ Team) 소녀단） UDTT (Udan Tandan Girl Group/우당탕탕 소녀단) Korean 5-member girl group Belongs to SW Entertainment
[Biography] Debuted on April 29, 2025 with the 1st single album “School Rush”. The group name “우당탕탕” means “slapstick” in Korean and symbolizes the lively and energetic girls. Jung Se-na left the group before their official debut, and Jessica later joined as a temporary member. 主催者メッセージ This contest is a stage to discover future stars and provide them with a chance to spread their wings across the world. It will be a great opportunity to make big dreams come true, such as receiving an award at an award ceremony that represents the Korean culture and entertainment industry and appearing on TV. I hope that all young people who love dance will give it a try. Definitely! Please come and see it!