16/04/2022
2022 Kpop World Festival in Nepal - Preliminary Round
It is our pleasure to announce that the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal is hosting the K-Pop World Festival Nepal 2022.
1. How to apply?
a. Online Google Form registration : ~April 29, 2022 (Fri)
b. Fill the application form by going through following link:
https://forms.gle/6rV1idFX4e7MjSTA8
c. Registered participant list will be announced on May 2, 2022 (Mon).
2. Preliminary Round - Online
a. Registered Participants' Video and Personal Statement Form submission
i. Video Submission: May 3, 2022 (Tue) ~ May 20, 2022 (Fri)
Participants must upload their video on Youtube with tag [ ] and send us the link at [email protected] within the above mentioned period.
ii. Personal Statement Form must be submitted along with the video link.
(Group member's personal statement must be compiled in 1 file)
*Personal Statement Form can be downloaded from embassy's official website notice.*
b. Preliminary Result Announcement: June 1, 2022 (Wed)
3. Eligibility and Requirements
a. Nationality - Must be Nepalese citizen and must be eligible to travel to Korea.
b. Participant can apply in SOLO OR GROUP Category
i. Group Formation
- Vocal Category: There is no limitation in number of singers in the group.
- Dance Performance Category: There is no limitation in number of dancers in the group.
ii. Extra dancers not allowed.
c. Song Selection - 1 song of your choice. Mixing two or more songs is not allowed.
d. Performance Duration Limit - Full Song
e. Video recording requirement - Video must be clicked in bright light setting and fixed center stage alignment. Full shot video. No moving of the camera while shooting. Keep the background plain if possible. No Special effects.
f. Teams/ Participants who have won any of the top 3 prizes in the last 2 consecutive KWF are not allowed to participate.
g. Participants selected in Preliminary round must be able to perform in the final round. The final round will be held offline in Kathmandu. (Venue details will be announced soon.)
4. Evaluation Criteria:
a. Choreography, Composition and Uniformity – 30%,
b. Expression – 40%,
c. Stage Charisma – 30%