Since 2011, for 7 years now, every summer and autumn the world is K-pop!
The reason - Changwon K-pop festival.
The reason - Changwon K-pop festival.
Changwon K-pop Festival 2018 Logo
The festival is organized by South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the support of numerous government agencies including The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) and overseas diplomatic missions and embassies of South Korea. After going through a few preliminary rounds, fans of K-pop are invited by the South Korean government to take part in the final round of the competition held every year in Changwon, South Korea. Groups such as TVXQ, Apink, INFINITE, EXO, Miss A, BLOCK B, IU, SISTAR, SHINee, EXID, VIXX, Red Velvet, TWICE, ASTRO and more are known to have joined the festivals.
According to the organizers, the purpose of the event is to bring Hallyu fans from all over the world to South Korea, thereby fusing the culture of Korea with the cultures of various countries from all over the world.
According to the organizers, the purpose of the event is to bring Hallyu fans from all over the world to South Korea, thereby fusing the culture of Korea with the cultures of various countries from all over the world.
“In an effort to make the event one where Korean culture comes together with cultures of participants,
those who reinterpret or rearrange K-Pop by fusing it with their traditional music or instrument sounds,
will be given extra points.”
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Every year the finals are going through a strong scoring system that is separated in to 70% Judges Choice, 20% Local Choice and 10% Global Vote. The goal for all the fans - Grand Prize!
After 6 years, more than 30 participants and 18 winners, in 2018 Bulgaria will participate at the final concert in Changwon, South Korea. Meet Kris, Kiril, Kircho, Kristiyan and Svet. The first male Bulgarian K-pop dance cover group called TOXIC!
After 6 years, more than 30 participants and 18 winners, in 2018 Bulgaria will participate at the final concert in Changwon, South Korea. Meet Kris, Kiril, Kircho, Kristiyan and Svet. The first male Bulgarian K-pop dance cover group called TOXIC!
Author: Alexandra Taseva
Photos: Friday Chopsticks, TOXIC
Photos: Friday Chopsticks, TOXIC
