At the 2025 K‑Pop Festival in Abuja, organized by the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN), the Xtreme Movement Crew, a trio of Nigerian dancers, stole the show. Performing to Ateez’s “Ice On My Teeth,” they captured both the ₦800,000 grand dance prize and the ₦200,000 audience popularity award, earning the right to represent Africa at the global finals in South Korea
A total of 18 finalists (10 singing teams, 8 dance teams) competed. In the dance category, Xtreme Dance Crew took second place (₦600,000) and Zoned‑IN DC finished third (₦400,000). In the singing category, MacWhitney Myles‑Iranyohe claimed the top prize (₦500,000), followed by Goodness Ohwodiasa (₦300,000) and Onuh Blessing (₦200,000)
Leader Damina Luka explained that the crew trained for five months, merging Ateez’s choreography with unique Nigerian flair . KCCN Director Jeon Juho hailed the festival as a powerful platform for cultural exchange and praised Nigeria’s talent, expressing strong confidence in their potential performance at Korea’s finals