Singaporeans who break into the competitive K-pop industry are few and far between.
However, there’s exciting news for Singaporean K-pop fans — 22-year-old Singaporean actor Yang Yan will be competing in iQIYI International’s first-ever K-pop survival show, Starlight Boys.
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The sole Singaporean competitor has previously starred in local dramas and worked part-time as a model, juggling these passions with his business studies.
He was also recently nominated for the most popular rising star and best rising star awards at the Star Awards 2024, according to Channel News Asia.
Starlight Boys features a star-studded lineup of mentors from the K-pop scene.
These include members of well-known K-pop groups, such as BIGBANG’s Daesung, PENTAGON’s Hui, THE BOYZ’s Eric, and STAYC’s Yoon.
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Joining them are soloists Hanhae and Kwon Eunbi and actors Lee Seung-gi and Choi Young-joon
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Meanwhile, actress and model Lee Sung-kyung will host the show.
Yang Yan will face off against 69 other contestants, including rookies and seasoned performers. They will vie for a place in a new nine-member international idol group.
The competitors come from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, as well as Canada and the United States
Starlight Boys is set to premiere on iq.com and the iQIYI app this October. The show will also air in South Korea’s SBS.
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Featured image adapted from iQIYI
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