AKP Phnom Penh, June 24, 2025 --

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea hosted the Cambodia Preliminary Round of the 2025 K-POP World Festival last weekend, at Koh Pich Convention Center in Phnom Penh. The event was held as part of the 2025 Korea Week celebrations.

This event was organised by K’VE Entertainment and supported by KOTRA with the sponsorship of eleven companies, contributing to a more vibrant and diverse festival compared to previous years.

A total of 19 teams and over 60 participants applied to join the preliminary round. Of them, 12 teams – including the winners and runners-up from the preliminary round held by the Korean Consulate in Siem Reap – were selected to perform in Phnom Penh, delivering high-level vocal and dance performances that were met with enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Following the competition, the group "Spicy Names" won first place, with "The Goat" and "Emperor" securing second and third place, respectively. The top three teams from the Cambodia preliminary round will have the opportunity to advance 2025 K-POP World Festival World Final, scheduled to take place in October 2025 in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea.

By Heng Panha