The boy band UNITY has emerged victorious at the “K-POP Cover Dance Festival 2025 in Thailand,” earning the right to represent the country at the World Final in Seoul next month.

Thunderous cheers filled Future Park Rangsit as 15 finalist teams battled it out, whittled down from more than 80 entrants. UNITY’s high-energy performances of “Hey! Hey1” and “Countdown” by TWS impressed judges with razor-sharp choreography and seamless synchronization, securing them the top prize.

Since its debut in 2011, the annual event has provided a stage for over 2,000 Thai youths to showcase their passion for K-pop. Organised by the Korea Thailand Communication Center (KTCC) and Seoul Shinmun, the festival is now in its 15th year and is considered one of the longest-running and most popular Korean cultural events in Thailand.

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“Over the years, this stage has become a dream platform for young Thais who aspire to be part of the K-pop world,” said Hong Ji-hee, vice president of the Thailand-Korea Friendship Association and KTCC president.

Thailand has a strong record at the global competition, having twice won the world title and once claimed runner-up. UNITY will aim to add another chapter to that history when they compete against teams worldwide at Seoul Plaza on Sept 13.

This year’s festival also featured a “K-Food Taste & Feel” showcase, offering free tastings of Korean dishes such as bibimbap, tteokbokki, and pajeon, with a special twist: many recipes used Thai ingredients to highlight cultural fusion and friendship between the two nations.

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