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New Malden K-POP Awards 2025: Celebrating Global Talent and Korean Culture in London
- Rosa Gulliver
- Aug 22
- 5 min read
Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | August 22, 2025
The New Malden K-POP Awards 2025, Europe’s premier K-pop festival, returns on August 30–31, 2025, at the New Malden Methodist Church. Following its successful debut, the event will bring together more than 2,000 visitors for two days of competition, cultural immersion, and celebration of the Korean Wave. More than entertainment, the festival carries a mission: to fund the creation of the New Malden Art Centre, a permanent cultural venue bridging Korea and the UK.
A Festival with Purpose
The New Malden K-POP Awards carries a strong community mission. Proceeds from the event will fund the creation of the New Malden Art Centre, a permanent performance and cultural venue that will serve as a hub for education, creativity, and cultural exchange between Korea and the UK.
Known as “Little Korea,” New Malden is home to the largest Korean community in Europe. With its vibrant restaurants, shops, and cultural spaces, it has become the epicentre of Korean life in the UK. Hosting the New Malden K-POP Awards here is both symbolic and practical, bringing together fans, performers, and communities in a place already rich with Korean cultural heritage.
So what can we expect?
The Event Schedule
Saturday, August 30 – Semi-Finals
Opening speech and celebratory performance. Rising stars will feature in K-pop vocal & Dance Semi-Finals, bringing their passion and energy to the stage, competing for a place in the grand final.
Sunday, August 31 – The Grand Final & Awards Ceremony
The finalists will go head-to-head for the coveted crown, followed by the New Malden K-POP Awards Ceremony. Enjoy thrilling performances, guest stages, and celebrate the winners in style.
Meet The Judges
The esteemed panel of judges will bring their expertise to crown the champions.
DJ Seoultrain (Kim Junseok), is a UK-based DJ renowned for electrifying K-culture festivals and club nights with his dynamic K-pop sets. Known for seamlessly blending chart-topping hits, high-energy remixes, and fan-favourite anthems, he has brought the sound of K-pop to stages across the UK. He keeps audiences dancing from start to finish. Renowned for creating unforgettable atmospheres at Korean cultural events, festivals, and parties, DJ Seoultrain will be setting the vibe at the New Malden K-POP Awards 2025 with his infectious energy and signature style.
David Anthony (Producer Bangkok) is an award-winning UK singer-songwriter and producer with extensive experience across both K-pop and J-pop. His credits include writing and producing for some of the industry’s biggest names, from Everglow, Red Velvet, Twice, EXO, EXO-CBX, Itzy, The Boyz, Boy Story, Loona, Tempest, and Oh My Girl, to leading J-pop acts such as KING & PRINCE, AAA, THE RAMPAGE, and EXILE TRIBE. With solid industry credentials, a wealth of musical expertise, and an inspiring personal journey, David combines motivational energy with a practical, teaching-oriented approach. Having previously served as a judge at the 2023 UK K-pop Competition, he now brings his seasoned perspective and invaluable insights to the New Malden K-POP Awards 2025 judging panel.
Holly is a multi-award-winning dancer, choreographer, and teacher with more than a decade of international performance experience. She has worked directly with K-pop artists, including League of Legends’ K/DA, appeared on BBC television, and performed in world tours for groups such as MCND. As both a solo performer and leader of her dance crew, Holly has won national and global titles in dance competitions, while her choreographies have been performed on stages worldwide by artists and dance crews alike. With ten years of teaching and mentoring experience, Holly brings both creative excellence and deep industry knowledge as a judge at the New Malden K-POP Awards 2025.
Coco (Yeonsoo Do) is a versatile artist with wide-ranging experience in the Korean music and dance industries, bridging the global K-pop culture between the UK and South Korea. A professional dancer and choreographer trained in ballet, contemporary, Korean traditional dance, and hip-hop, she was formerly a member of KAACHI—the UK’s first K-pop girl group—as well as ATTI, and has performed at high-profile events including the London New Year’s Day Parade in 2021 and 2022. Beyond performance, Coco has established herself as a leader and educator: she is the General Manager of ESEA Music and Director of K-Pop Planet UK, has taught for institutions such as Rambert, the Korean Cultural Centre UK, and the Royal Academy of Dance’s SID programme, and has shared her expertise at major platforms including the UCL Leaders Conference, HallyuCon 2024, and the 11th K-pop Contest in Spain. At the New Malden K-POP Awards 2025, she brings her multifaceted expertise and passion for cultivating the next generation of K-pop talent.
Keep up with Coco (Yeonsoo Do) - Instagram
Juju is a dancer and choreographer making waves in the UK K-pop and J-pop scene, with viral choreography that has earned over 7 million views on TikTok and featured on Japanese television. Her creative portfolio includes choreography for the rhythm game Project Sekai and the 2024 Vtuber Half-Time Show, as well as standout performances at UK events such as Move It, Break Out, and Dancers Delight. She has also performed at the V&A Museum, collaborated with Google Arts, and appeared on Met’s Choom Planet alongside acclaimed K-pop choreographer Mihawk. Deeply active in the community through covers, showcases, classes, and competitions, Juju continues to shape the UK’s K-pop dance landscape and brings her fresh creativity and influence to the New Malden K-POP Awards 2025 judging
panel.
The event will also have a K-pop village, a vibrant cultural hub. Here, you can explore K-style merchandise, fashion, street food, art, and photo booths.
There will also be immersive experiences with idol costume try-ons, K-style 4-cut photo booths, random play dance corners, and live streaming of the festival.
Cherish Toppery Studio – Fashion, Accessories, Art, Stationery, Handmade Goods, K-POP Merch
Happy Ot – Fashion & Accessories
Quokkakshop – Art, Stationery, K-POP Merchandise
Crystallogy – K-POP Inspired Jewellery
Fatima Alabi – K-POP interracial romance author promoting her novels
Cherry Chingu – Handmade K-POP accessories (bracelets, pins, etc.)
KPOPtreatsgifts – Special giveaways (stickers & photocards)
Kim Ok – Caricature art
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to celebrate K-pop and connect with fellow fans!
For more information,
Purchase Your Tickets HERE
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