KT&G Sangsang Madang Busan reveals winning team for “2025 Sangsang”
The final winning team for the “2025 Sangsang Live Practice Room,” a program aimed at discovering new musical talents, has been announced by KT&G Sangsang Madang Busan. The competition, which saw a record number of 82 teams applying, had a competition rate of more than 14:1. Confirmed White emerged as the top team, followed by “Polyamory” in second place and “Heaven’s Dare” in third.
The three winning teams will have the opportunity to perform at Sangsang Madang Hongik University and will also receive prize money. In addition, Confirmed White, the winning team, will be featured on the stage of the “2025 Busan International Rock Festival.” The “Sangsang Live Practice Room” is known as one of the flagship cultural and art programs of KT&G Sangsang Madang Busan, which was started in 2020. Over the years, a total of 61 teams have been supported through the discovery of talented musicians like Band Girin and Moshill, providing them with performance opportunities.
Kim Cheon-beom, head of the performance department at KT&G’s cultural contribution department, emphasized the significance of the Sangsang Live Practice Room in providing a platform for emerging musicians to showcase their talents on a broader stage. He stated that the program aims to promote a variety of musical genres and enhance the performance culture as a means to connect audiences and artists.
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Overall, the “2025 Sangsang Live Practice Room” serves as a valuable platform for up-and-coming musicians to gain exposure and build their careers. Through programs like this, KT&G Sangsang Madang Busan continues to support and nurture new talents in the music industry, enriching the cultural landscape and fostering a stronger connection between artists and their audience. The success of the program highlights the importance of creating opportunities for emerging musicians to thrive in a competitive industry.