Jindo Youth Dance Event Draws 200, Seoul’s 3am Wins as Four Pass Agency Auditions

The youth residential dance culture event '2026 Jindo X All-Out Small,' hosted by Jindo County and the Jindo County Culture City Center, was held for three days from June 26 to 28 in the Hoedong Stage area of Jindo County. A total of approximately 200 people, including youth from six regions across the country including Seoul and Busan, accompanying parents, and operating staff, participated.

To allow participants to stay in the region and focus on the event, the organizers produced and distributed the 'All-Out Jindo Map,' which contains information on accommodation and meals. The program was designed to encompass not only the time youth spend on stage but also the process of staying in Jindo.

Kang Jeong-ha, Yunji, and Crazy Kyo Participate in Pop-up Workshop on the 26th

On the first day of the event, the 26th, a pop-up workshop was held to improve the skills of the participants. K-POP instructor Kang Jeong-ha, along with Yunji from the 'Street Woman Fighter 2' team Mannequeen, and 'Korea's Got Talent 2' winner Crazy Kyo, served as instructors to impart professional techniques.

10 Million Won Total Prize Money Competition, Seoul's 3am Takes 1st Place

The audition competition held on the 27th was conducted with a total prize pool of 10 million won. The winner's prize was 5,000,000 won, the runner-up was 3,000,000 won, and the MVP was 2,000,000 won.

Crazy Kyo and the head of the practical dance department at School of Performing Arts Seoul participated in the judging panel. Officials from major entertainment agencies such as Source Music, WakeOne, and Modhaus also evaluated the participants directly on-site.

As a result of the competition, the Seoul-based team '3am' took 1st place. Haenam's 'Excited' took 2nd place, and Mokpo's 'Glow' recorded 3rd place. During this process, Yuehua Entertainment and Modhaus selected a total of 4 participants as first-round successful candidates for their agency auditions.

Miki and Lena from the 'Street Woman Fighter 2' team Tsubakill also took the stage. The two delivered a special performance, adding energy beyond the competition for the participants.

Jindo Drum Dance and Ganggangsullae Classes Held on the 28th

Programs were also prepared for families in addition to the youth. While the competition was underway, career education classes involving entertainment industry officials were held for parents.

On the final day, the 28th, participants took part in Jindo Drum Dance and Ganggangsullae classes. The youth who gathered for the dance competition concluded their three-day schedule by experiencing the local intangible cultural heritage.

This event promoted by Jindo County was designed so that youth could stay in the region and experience both K-POP dance and traditional culture together. As officials from major agencies participated in judging and selected actual first-round successful candidates, the participants were left with both stage experience and time for career exploration.