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Singapore’s Southern IX Performing Arts acquires popular South Korean artiste training school, aims for 2025 IPO

Ashley Lo
Ashley Lo • 2 min read
Singapore’s Southern IX Performing Arts acquires popular South Korean artiste training school, aims for 2025 IPO
Supporters of Purple Princess, one of the talent groups under Southern IX Talent and Southern IX Entertainment. Photo: Purple9entertainment
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Singapore-based entertainment company Southern IX Performing Arts has completed the acquisition of a leading South Korean artiste training school, Bornstar Training Center.

The Southern IX team was involved in the creation of now-defunct K-pop groups Skarf and OhBliss, among others. As part of the entertainment company’s expansion plans, Southern IX CEO Alan Chan is mulling a 2025 IPO to “become a powerhouse” in the entertainment industry, although this is subject to various factors.

The company currently holds a total of 21 branches across the region and has future plans including establishing its second regional headquarters in Singapore and opening additional outlets throughout the Asian region. 

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