Teens Flaunt Talent and Passion on Stage in Jeonju

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An increasing number of students are confidently showcasing their talents and energy to the world. A competition to select future entertainment leaders in various fields such as singing and dancing has been held in Jeonju.

Reporter Choi Yu-sun from JTV brings us the news.

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Inside the waiting room for contestants ahead of the finals.

The hands playing the electric guitar and bass are extraordinary.

They repeatedly practice their ensemble right until going on stage, putting the final touches on the skills they have honed.

[Park Han-jun / Namwon Yongseong High School: We apologize to all the other teams, but we are going to take home the grand prize.]

The final competition was held to select Jeollabuk-do's top entertainment leaders across various genres, including singing, dancing, and rap.

Following fierce preliminary rounds across four regions including Jeonju, Iksan, Namwon, and Gimje, 12 teams ranging from elementary to high school students advanced to the main stage.

[Oh Eun-sung / Namwon Girls' High School: My brother and I kept talking about just enjoying it as much as we prepared and working hard. So we went in with the mindset to just enjoy it.]

Amidst the fierce performances by talented contestants, the passion of family, friends, and teachers cheering them on was intense.

A grandmother who came all the way from Jangsu to cheer on her grandson's performance waved a light stick to lend her support.

[Seo Young-ja / Contestant's family: Today my grandson is rapping, and the lyrics are so long that I hope he doesn't forget them and does a great job until the end. I prayed for him. Fighting!]

The Jeollabuk-do Office of Education plans to provide students who advanced to the finals with career exploration opportunities connected with arts professionals and entertainment agencies.

[Chun Ho-sung / Superintendent of Jeollabuk-do Office of Education: We give them the opportunity to take an interest in at least one field (such as arts and physical education) and engage in educational activities, discovering that talent and connecting it to their own dreams.]

Students fully expressed their talents on stage.

Attention is focused on whether today's challenge can become a starting point for them to discover their talents and nurture their future dreams.

(Video Journalist: Jung Hee-do (JTV))

Choi Yu-sun (JTV)
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