For the many hopefuls who went for the Star Search 2024 open audition at Funan last weekend (July 6 and 7), it was an opportunity to showcase their talents, charms and suitability for showbiz.

For Singapore Polytechnic student Koh Boon Wun, it was also a lesson on courage and perseverance after she got stage fright and told hosts Lee Teng and Herman Keh she wanted to "give up".