12th DIMF MUSICALSTAR
The first & largest youth musical competition in Korea
The best gateway to the debut as a musical actor
A festival where aspiring next-generation MusicalStar from Korea and abroad can fully showcase their talents and grow to the next level
What can I get from the DIMF MusicalStar?
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Show off your musical talent to industry elites and global audiences at the DIMF MusicalStar finals in South Korea.
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Take home the prize money if you win the finals, and score a spot in the international lineup of the Daegu International Musical Festival.
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Pick up professional tips from top musical directors across South Korea and the globe.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
PROGRAM
Mentoring
Receive professional guidance from well-known Korean directors, music directors, and choreographers, covering role analysis, performance, vocal music, and dance—helping you embark on the path to becoming a professional musical theater performer.
Be a Star
Providing diverse stage experience at the internationally acclaimed DIMF, along with the chance to audition for leading and supporting roles In Well made DIMF's original musical 'After Life'
Star on stage
A senior-junior networking program where audiences can watch professional stage performances by actors discovered through DIMF MusicalStar, and aspiring musical actors can gain insights, knowledge, and experience from these performers.
MusicalStar concert
A muslcal gala concert with professional musical actors and DIMF MusicalStar awardees.
Global Opportunity
Winners will have the opportunity to showcase artistic achievements to Broadway professionals, and participate in masterclasses personally instructed by artistic teams represented by Broadway mentors based in New York.
Derived Variety Show
Customized variety shows will be produced for contestants. In collaboration with global platforms, we will jointly cultivate the future stars of musical theater.
Award
The Former DIMF MusicalStars
A total of over 6,700 contestant groups have participated,
and more than 1,100 emerging stars have been fostered, representing 10 countries worldwide
“Every year, meeting aspiring young actors with potential through the DIMF MusicalStar is both a delight and a source of wonder. ”
Nam Kyungju - Musical Actor
“If you love musical, if you want to have some challenges, or enioy the process during the competiton, you should come.”
Yang Liang- Musical Actor
The 2025(11st) DIMF MuscialStar-China region‘s First Prize
“Whenever I face a slump while working on different productions, I think back to the version of myself who prepared for DIMF MusicalStar. ”
Jo Hwanji - Musical Actor
The 1st DIMF MuscialStar Grand Prize
History of Development
“We hope many of you will join us in discovering and supporting the next generation of musical stars. “
Bae Sunghyuk
Executive Director of DIMF
As the Official Partner of DIMF
we will provide technical and resource support for the 2026 DIMF MusicalStar Competition
across Greater China, Southeast Asia and North America
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Strategic Partner for New Reigon Development
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Collaborative Builder of Global Resource Networks
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Value Co-creator for Cross-cultural Connectivity