2024 K-Community Festival/K-커뮤니티 페스티벌

August 22, 2024 (Thursday) to September
27, 2024 (Friday), 24:00 (KST)

WHAT IS THE
K-COMMUNITY CHALLENGE?

The K-Community Challenge is an online video challenge where participants learn about Korean culture, then create and share their own videos on the theme. Choose one of the four genres, create a fantastic performance video, and share it.

We look forward to seeing your creative videos, that not only reflect Korean culture but also incorporate your own traditions as well.

IT'S
K-TRADITIONAL TIME!

Korean Culture Challenge with SF9, BEBE, and EPEX!

We welcome everyone who is interested in, or curious about Korea.

The winning team will be awarded a pre-paid 8-day long trip to Korea, along with the opportunity to perform onstage at the K-Community Festival in November.

Joseon-pop

Joseon-Pop is a fusion of the words "Joseon" and "Pop.", blending traditional Korean music with contemporary popular styles.
Akdan Gwangchil’s (ADG7) is an example of Joseon pop, featuring a lively and rhythmic song that provides comfort by addressing the hardships of daily life and encouraging the release of worries,
it is inspired by the traditional Korean folk song "Neunsiltaryeong."
Watch the tutorial and guide videos on the KCF official YouTube channel to learn "Whatever," and create your own video to share.
Click the music note and document icon at the top to download the "Whatever" audio and lyrics for ADG7’s
Enhance your video by adding choreography, traditional costumes, or Korean-themed props to make it even more unique.

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Lyrics

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Taekwonmu

Taekwonmu is a performance art that combines the traditional Korean martial art of Taekwondo with dance.
This performance art brings together precise martial arts techniques, graceful dance, and lively music.
Watch the instructional and guide videos on the KCF official YouTube channel, and create a video that showcases your unique style.
You can incorporate your country’s traditional dance into the Taekwondo Dance video or use traditional Korean costumes and cultural props for added creativity.

※ The official track list for the Taekwondo Dance challenge, SF9's <BIBORA> will be provided via email. If you wish to participate in the Taekwonmu challenge, please request the official track list emailing kcf.challenge@gmail.com.

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Sogochum

Sogochum is one of Korea's traditional folk dances, performed while holding a small drum 'sogo' in hand.
It is known to have been danced primarily by farmers during work or festivals, with the style varying by region, but commonly featuring vibrant and dynamic movements.
Watch the instructional and guide videos on the KCF official YouTube channel to learn the Sogo Dance, and create your own video to share.
Click the music note icon at the top to download the track list Biseul Dance Company.
You can enhance your Sogo Dance by using traditional Korean costumes, props, or instruments similar to the sogo to create your unique performance.

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Hansik (K-food)

Hansik refers to a wide range of cuisine using Korean traditional ingredients and cooking methods. Due to its variety of ingredients and nutritional balance, Hansik is celebrated for both its visual appeal and health benefits. These qualities have led to Hansik to become popular throughout the world.

Bunsik (Korean Street Food)

"Bunsik," originally meaning "food made from flour," is now a term used to describe various Korean street foods. It is affordable and easy to find and is popular to people of all ages.
Some examples of Korean Bunsik include tteokbokki, gimbap, sundae, eomuk, ramyeon, deep-fried snacks, and dakgangjeong. The Hansik tutorial video demonstrates how to cook one of the most beloved Bunsik dishes, tteokbokki.
Watch the guide video on the KCF official YouTube channel to learn how to make your own bunsik dish using Korean ingredients, create and share your unique bunsik video. (*You can participate with any bunsik menu, including tteokbokki.)
You can download the detailed guidelines for entering the hansik Challenge, by clicking the document icon above

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2024 GENRE INFORMATION

Registration Period

August 22, 2024 (Thursday) to September 27, 2024 (Friday), 24:00 (KST)

Winnder Announcement Date

October 2024 (*Date subject to change)

Winner Team Invitation Period

October 29, 2024 (Tuesday) to November 5, 2024 (Tuesday) *Tentative

2024 K-Community Festival Details

November 2, 2024 (Saturday) /Yes24 LIVE HALL, South Korea

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

K-Communities that are active worldwide

Anyone, whether individuals or groups, with a strong interest in Korean culture

K-COMMUNITY

※ New communities can be formed for registration
※ Individual participation is allowed

※ Foreign residents in Korea can participate

* Airfare will not be provided for participants residing in Korea

※ Prizes are limited to a maximum of 5 people per group (maximum of 2 people for the Hansik challenge)

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Record your entry after watching the guide video on our official Youtube channel. Then upload to YouTube or Bilibili with the required hashtags. Make sure to check our website and download the participation guide for the Hansik Challenge.

Go To Guide Video

Video title : [K-Community Challenge] Subject_Country_Team Name
Ex) [K-Community Challenge] Joseon-pop_Poland_Keunsoriro

#KCF #KCF2024 #Kcommunity_challenge #Kcommunity_festival

#Its_Ktraditional_time #KOFICE

Subscribe to the official <K-Community Festival> YouTube channel

Video views are considered in the evaluation, so it's better to share the video with your friends!

Short-Form Challenge

The 2024 K-Community Challenge now includes a new Short-Form Challenge!

Check out the short-form segments of the Joseon-pop/Taekwonmu/Sogochum/Hansik Challenge videos and

take part in the Short-From Challenge!

*Challengers who are participating in short-form challenges only, are not required to fill the online form.

*Joseon-pop, Taekwonmu, and Sogochum Short-Form Challenges are open to both domestic and international participants! Hansik Challenge is open only to international Participants.

*Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the Short-Form Challenge, so we encourage widespread participation.

**Check our Instagram account for more details about the short-form challenge event.

Review the short-form segments and audio of the Joseon Pop, Taekwonmu, Sogochum, and Hansik Challenge videos

For short-form videos, a vertical format is recommended!

When filling out the online application you must also upload your short's URL *Required*

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges' Scores(90 points)

Evaluation Criteria

Detailed Evaluation Criteria

Expertise

(35 points)

Understanding and Execution: Did the participant demonstrate a good understanding of the characteristics of their participating genre

Cultural Elements

(35 points)

Creativity

(20 points)

Original Ideas: Did the participant present any special ideas beyond the given task?
Creative Direction: Was the challenge video (filming, editing, etc.) creatively produced ?

Integration with Local Culture: How well did the participant integrate local cultural elements (costumes, props, movements, filming location)?

※Points for cultural elements are awarded based on how well the video incorporates cultural elements from different countries, showcasing cultural exchange.Example: Adding movements from the participant's traditional martial arts or dance to the Taekwondo choreography.

Video Views (10 points)

Benefits for winning teams

Grand prize
(GOLD)

One team per genre

(Three teams in total)

- Invitation to Korea (flight, accommodation, tour costs covered)

- Stage performance at K-Community Festival (in November)

- K-Artists' merch (one for each team member)

-Samsung Galaxy Tab (one for each team member)

-K-Artists' merch (one for each team)

Excellence prize
(SILVER)

One team per genre
(Three teams in total)

-K-Culture Variety Box (one for each team member)

-K-Artists' merch (one for each team)

Special prize
(SPECIAL)

Three teams in total

-Gift cards

Encouragement prize
(BRONZE)

One team per genre
(Three teams in total)

※ In case of shipping customs issues with the winning team's country, the benefits may be subject to change.

※ The special benefits awarded for winning are limited to a maximum of 5 people (up to 2 for the Hansik genre).

DISCLAIMERS

※ Participants in the Joseon-pop, Taekwonmu, Sogochum and Hansik Challenges must also submit the corresponding Short-Form Challenge.

Use official videos and audio sources.
Video upload platform: YouTube or Bilibili views (views from other social media platforms will not be counted).
For demonstration videos, a horizontal format with a resolution of at least 720x480 is recommended.
For short-form videos, a vertical format is recommended.
Participants are responsible for any errors in personal information. If contact is not made after three attempts, awards may be canceled or transferred to the next eligible participant.
Submitted work may be used for public interest purposes by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, or the K-Community Festival. Participants who do not agree to the use of their submissions by the organizers cannot participate in the Challenge.
Entries using photos, videos, or copyrighted materials belonging to others will be disqualified from the judging process, and any awards will be canceled if such plagiarism is detected. Participants are responsible for any legal issues arising from plagiarism.
Submissions must be original for this competition. Content that was submitted previously cannot be reused. If it is discovered that a winning video was not originally created for this event, the award will be revoked, and the participant may be barred from future competitions.
For the Grand Prize, the agenda for the invitation to Korea may be adjusted due to factors beyond the organizers’ control, such as climate, weather, or natural disasters.
For the Grand Prize team, if participation in the K-Community Festival invitation schedule is not possible, the award may be canceled or rankings may change. Additional costs regarding to one's additional expenses will not be covered, and travel costs from the participant’s residence to the airport will not be supported.
If delivery of the announced prize is not possible due to shipping issues in the participant's country, the prize may be replaced with a comparable item.

DISQUALIFICATION

Submissions made after the deadline.
Submissions related to specific individuals, organizations, businesses, or religious groups for profit or promotional purposes.
Submissions that are not related to the given Challenge genres or do not use the Challenge genre's provided track list