Applications open for N.Y. K-pop contest

Applications are open for the annual K-pop competition in New York, organizer Korean Cultural Service New York announced on Sunday.

The 2012 NY K-pop Festival, which celebrates its second edition this year, is sponsored by three major entertainment agencies: S.M., YG and JYP. There are three categories this year: singing, dancing, and singing and dancing.

Those interested in participating must pick a song by SHINee, Big Bang or the Wonder Girls, make a demo video of their performance, and upload it on YouTube. A separate application form is available on Korean Cultural Service New York’s website which must be filled out, including the URL of their YouTube video, and submitted online by Aug. 10.

A total of nine teams will be selected for the final competition who will then compete at New York University’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts on Aug. 31. The top prize winner will be given an opportunity to compete at the World K-pop Festival which will be held in Korea in October, as well as free music CDs by popular K-pop artists.

For more information, visit www.koreanculture.org

By Claire Lee (dyc@heraldcorp.com)

Source & Image : The Korea Herald

Applications open for N.Y. K-pop contest

Applications are open for the annual K-pop competition in New York, organizer Korean Cultural Service New York announced on Sunday.

The 2012 NY K-pop Festival, which celebrates its second edition this year, is sponsored by three major entertainment agencies: S.M., YG and JYP. There are three categories this year: singing, dancing, and singing and dancing.

Those interested in participating must pick a song by SHINee, Big Bang or the Wonder Girls, make a demo video of their performance, and upload it on YouTube. A separate application form is available on Korean Cultural Service New York’s website which must be filled out, including the URL of their YouTube video, and submitted online by Aug. 10.

A total of nine teams will be selected for the final competition who will then compete at New York University’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts on Aug. 31. The top prize winner will be given an opportunity to compete at the World K-pop Festival which will be held in Korea in October, as well as free music CDs by popular K-pop artists.

For more information, visit www.koreanculture.org

By Claire Lee (dyc@heraldm.com)

Source & Image : The Korea Herald

[Exclusive Contest] B.A.P’s Power Cover Contest!

To celebrate B.A.P‘s hot new comeback TS Entertainment and allthatkpops had teamed up to bring you an exclusive contest event. Originally the contest was only for a dance cover of ‘Power‘, but after reading over the comments, we have decided to extend the deadline by ten days, and open the contest up for singing covers (must be in the form of a video rather than just an audio clip), as well as music video parodies for ‘Power’. So, feel free to be creative!

Contest will end May 21st 2012 11:59PM EST. On May 24th we will reveal the Top 12 entries, and allthatkpops users, like yourselves, will have the chance to vote for their favorites! Voting will end on May 20th and the top six entries will be announced on May 31st!

The top six entries will be receiving autographed B.A.P’s album and exclusive fan merchandise! Trust us when we say this is one contest you don’t want to miss out on because the prizes are that great! Click here to go right to the event page to submit your entries!

Good luck to everyone, and BABYs, now is your time to shine!