2025 Breaking Summer Festival: Celebrating Street Dance in Seoul

The 2025 Breaking Summer Festival took place on July 12, 2025, at the SJ Kunsthalle in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. This vibrant urban dance event attracted over 300 dancers from five countries: South Korea, USA, Japan, China, and Russia. The festival celebrated the diversity of street dance culture. It fostered connections among dancers and audiences from various backgrounds, allowing them to appreciate this dynamic art form.

Notable Performances and Highlights

One standout moment was the performance by 9-year-old b-girl KITTY. Her battle video went viral, amassing 3.13 million views by July 14, 2025. Her impressive skills captivated the audience and showcased the potential of young talent in the street dance scene.

Special showcase performances included talented artists such as Lady Bounce, Hanya, 2way kids, and h-has. Each artist brought their unique style and flair, enriching the festival’s vibrant atmosphere.

Competition Results

The festival featured several competitive events, showcasing the skills of dancers across different categories:

• Breaking 1ON1 OPEN: 1st place went to Nord Diamond from Russia. Kwon Youngjin from Stubborn secured 2nd place.
• OPEN STYLE 2ON2: The champions were Funk in the Jinjo, with dancers Kwon Hyukjin (JIN) and Park Minhyuk (ZOOTY ZOOT).
• Breaking 1ON1 UNDER 18: Cocoa from Japan took home the first prize.
• OPEN STYLE 1ON1 UNDER 15: Lee Yoonyoung from Rana secured the top position.

Conclusion

The 2025 Breaking Summer Festival was more than just an event; it was a celebration of the vibrant culture of street dance and its ability to unite people. As the festival concluded, it left attendees and participants inspired, eager for the next gathering of dance enthusiasts.

With remarkable performances and a spirit of camaraderie, the festival laid the groundwork for future events celebrating street dance globally.

This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.