Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Malaysia

Lo and behold, Malaysian K-POP fans! Following Kingsman impressive feat in Changwon last year,

Changwon K-POP World Festival is back in Malaysia again!

Winner(s) of the Malaysian preliminary will stand a greater chance to be invited to perform at the Finals together with winners

from all over the world (*subject to Semi-Final selection by KBS Selection Committee)

Online Audition Deadline: June 8, 2018
Malaysia Preliminary @ Taylor’s Lakeside University: June 30, 2018

△ How to enter:

1. Film your performance and upload it!
2. Submit your online application here https://goo.gl/forms/Oeaq52JJmjcNOabm1 with attached YouTube link.
*Please ensure that no broken links are sent and the video setting is set to either “public” or “unlisted” on YouTube. We ONLY accept YouTube links and will not accept video attachment or other video hosting sites.

△ Online Audition Guidelines : This contest is divided into two categories- vocal and dance

▶ Vocal
- Record your performance using instrumental audio/accompaniment without the original singer’s voice. DO NOT record your voice over the original singer.
- Participate as a solo or team, no limitation on number of vocalists in a team
- Maximum TWO (2) backup dancers are allowed
- Duration of the performance must not exceed 5 minutes
- Only ONE (1) song is allowed for vocal category. Strictly no mixes.

△ Vocal with Dance
- Vocal is still the main evaluation for this sub-category, simple moves or steps can be added to enhance the overall performance
- If you wish, you may submit both your Vocal and Vocal with Dance video links (i.e. two videos in separate links). However, if selected, only ONE out of the two performances sent will make it to the Regional Preliminary.

▶ Dance
- The number of members of the cover dance team should not exceed the number of members of the covered K-pop group. It is STRONGLY ADVISED to form a group with the same exact number of members of the covered K-pop group.
(e.g. Teams covering Twice can have 1 to 9 members)
- Duration of the performance must not exceed 5 minutes
- Maximum TWO (2) song mixes by the same K-pop group is permitted for dance category

- Latest K-POP hits would be given preference
- All versions of songs (i.e. Acoustic, Remix versions etc) are acceptable as long as it is Korean-pop.
- Editing of vocal recordings for online audition videos (autotune, backup vocals) are strictly prohibited
- Refrain from breaking dance routine with edits
- The online audition round is for screening purposes only, and if you wish, you may perform a different song at the Festival (Malaysia Preliminary & Finals) should you be selected, with the approval of the Embassy.
- However, the song of choice at the Malaysia preliminary should be the same exact song that you will be performing at the Changwon Finals.

△ Eligibility

1. Applicants and BOTH parents who currently hold or have ever held Korean citizenship are NOT eligible to participate.

(* Eligible if only ONE of your parents holds Korean citizenship)
2. Applicants must have a valid visa for travel, not be restricted from travelling overseas and must be a resident of Malaysia.
3. Applicants under the age of 18 are required to submit parents’ signed consent to participate with attached consent letter and ID copies.

Read the guidelines thoroughly upon applying and if you require any further information,

kindly send your inquiries to koreanembassypubdip@gmail.com