Artiste Management
& Training

A Korea-modelled training and management system, built across Singapore and Seoul, developing the next generation of pan-Asian recording artistes.

Built on Korea's
winning model.

01 — Facilities

Singapore & Seoul

Fully equipped training facilities in both cities, giving our trainees the full Korean-style development environment.

02 — Method

Korean IP & expertise

Every aspect of the program is grounded in the proven framework, intellectual property and expertise that built K-Pop into a global phenomenon.

03 — Curriculum

Six disciplines

Trainees graduate as complete performers — ready for stage, screen and the demands of a modern global artiste.

Training disciplines

Dance Vocal Modelling Acting Yoga Martial Arts

2027 debuts.

SG · 01 DEBUT 2027

Asia Pop
Girl Group

The K-Pop blueprint, made in Singapore

The first Singapore-based "Asian Pop Girl Group" in the K-Pop tradition. Four members representing Korea, Southeast Asia and China. Songs written by leading American artists, choreography by celebrated Korean masters, and an OTT-produced journey from audition to debut. Fan meetings in China are already booked for 2027.

Line-up

2 Korean · 1 SE Asian · 1 Chinese

Trained in

Seoul & Singapore

Directed by

Lee Jin Tack — ex-SM Entertainment

Projected social reach

50M–100M followers

Program Director

Mr. Lee J.T. portrait

Mr. Lee J.T.

Korea · ex-SM Entertainment

J.T. was former SM Entertainment's Artiste Marketing Director and Artiste Management Director. He has also produced a KBS drama and hosted numerous festivals and concerts across the Asia region. With his rich experience in casting, marketing, artiste development and management, he created a unique casting system within SM.

He is currently casting and forming a new Asia artiste group for Southern IX, and is the creator of Korean K-Pop group OhBliss.

Selected idols cast, trained, managed & produced

BoA DBSQ Go Ah Ra Goo Hara (Kara) JBJ Jeong Min (SS501) Jin Ji Soo Oh Yeon Soo Sin Dong (Super Junior) Kim Ryeo Wook (Super Junior) SNSD Sun Mi (Wonder Girls) So Hee (Wonder Girls) Tae Yeon (SNSD)
SG · 02 DEBUT 2027

Classical Pop
Girl Group

A first-of-its-kind crossover ensemble

The first Singapore-based "Classical Pop Girl Group" — a hybrid concept that fuses pop sensibility with classical performance. Four members drawn from across Asia, trained primarily in America before introduction to China and the wider region. American-written songs, Korean-choreographed routines, and a full OTT debut series from audition to formation.

Line-up

1 Korean · 1 Eurasian · 1 Chinese · 1 Filipino

Trained in

Seoul, Singapore, Malaysia & USA

Directed by

Prof. Ken Chang

Projected social reach

50M–100M followers

Program Director

Professor Ken Chang portrait

Professor Ken Chang

Deputy CEO

Professor Ken Chang was hailed as the "Teaching Living Legend" by the Singapore Ministry of Education, and has won numerous awards including the Singapore Music Copyright Association's Outstanding Contribution Award (COMPASS).

He has groomed many Mandopop singers including JJ Lin, Eric Moo and A-do, and taught vocal classes to numerous Singapore ministers.

He was the former Executive Chairman of Ocean Butterflies Music, served as principal at the Singapore Raffles and the Executive Director of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra. He is a Fellow of the London Music College, a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts, and a Visiting Research Fellow at the Youth Research Centre of Peking University in China.

He was a Professor at Shenzhen University and serves on the Advisory Board of the Musicians and Artists Association of Asia. He is also Honorary President at Shenzhen Pop Music Association, runs the Youth Century International Arts Education Centre, and is the Advisor of the Shenzhen Education Department, as well as Artistic Director for the Shenzhen Youth Development Foundation. He now sits on the judging panel of many international competitions.

On the ground.

Talent Competition · Malaysia

Be A Star
2026 Penang Talent Competition

A regional talent platform bringing emerging performers to the stage on 13 June 2026 at SJK (C) Chong Cheng, Penang. Winners receive a trophy and certificate. Supported by Southern IX.

Be A Star 2026 Penang Talent Competition poster

Arts Festival · Malaysia

Penang Arts Festival
Street Dance Competition

A three-day arts festival bringing together more than 5,000 performers from 460 teams across 13 Malaysian states — ensemble, solo and dance categories on one stage at SMJK Phor Tay, Penang.

Penang Arts Festival opening gong ceremony
Penang Arts Festival newspaper coverage
Penang Arts Festival street dance performance