Singapore’s streets may be a long way away from Itaewon, but this September might change that, with the K-Pulse: K-Pop Group Dance Competition happening at selected HDB Malls over 2 weekends.
Whether you’ve got a dance crew ready to go, or have aspirations of making it big, here’s all you need to know for the competition.
P.S. This call-out goes across the Causeway too, so JB-based dancers, don’t leave this page yet.
Image credit: DF Academy
K-Pulse: K-Pop Group Dance Competition is the first-ever K-pop dance competition organised by HDB Malls, open to literally almost everyone of all ages.
Sign-ups for this competition are free, which definitely takes one potentially problematic factor out of the equation.
All you have to do is gather your dance kakis – your group can be as small as 2 of you, to a maximum of 6 dancers in total.
There are 2 categories: Under-19, for participants aged 4 to 18 years old, and Open, for anyone aged 19 and above.
Every single participant who signs up for K-Pulse: K-Pop Group Dance Competition will receive an exclusive K-Pulse Shoe Bag, while stocks last.
And if you’re joining in from JB, be one of the 1st 10 registered teams to sign up, and you’ll receive SG-JB Cross-Border Transport Vouchers, valued at $100! Terms and conditions apply.
Image credit: DF Academy
The qualifying rounds of K-Pulse will happen on 5th and 6th September 2026. Then, there will be the finale, held on 12th September for the Under-19 Group, and 13th September for the Open Group.
Here’s a quick round-up of the deets for ease of reference:
| District | Category | Date | Time | Location |
| North | Under-19 Group Qualifier | 5th Sep 2026, Sat | 12pm-3pm | Canberra Plaza |
| 6th Sep 2026, Sun | Woodlands North Plaza | |||
| 12th Sep 2026, Sat | Kampung Admiralty | |||
| West | Open Group Qualifier | 5th Sep 2026, Sat | 5pm-8pm | Sunshine Plaza |
| 6th Sep 2026, Sun | Limbang Shopping Centre | |||
| Open Group Finale | 13th Sep 2026, Sun | 12pm-3pm | Parc Point |
Image credit: MADDSpace
While the teams battle it out on the dance floor, there will be exciting fringe events for everyone else to take part in, such as a Just Dance Challenge, where the top 3 scorers will receive a Jisulife Portable Fan.
Other highlights include an Interactive Glitch Grid Experience, and a free photo booth, in between supporting your friends and the other competitors.
Image credit: DF Academy
FYI, 5 groups from each qualifying round will advance to the finale, and each of these qualifying groups stands to receive a $300 cash bonus.
The winners are in for a real sweet deal, because each 1st place group will win $3,000 cash, while the 2nd place teams are in for $2,000 a group. 3rd place winners will receive $1,000 cash too, on top of the $300 bonus for qualifying.
What are you waiting for? Rally the troops, and sign yourselves up for the K-Pulse: K-Pop Group Dance Competition. Make it a proper day out for your friends and fam to go support you at the HDB Malls, and celebrate your debut with a meal and shopping after the competition!
This post was brought to you by HDB Malls.
Cover image adapted from: Dance Factory School of KPOP Dance via Facebook, MADDS
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