K-POP CONTEST · 케이팝 콘테스트

Korean Cultural Heritage Festival K-Pop Contest 2026

Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2026 K-Pop Contest at the Korean Cultural Heritage Festival. Please read the following information carefully before submitting your application.

PRELIMINARY ROUND · 예선

Video Submission

APPLICATION DEADLINETuesday, June 30, 2026

To enter the contest, please complete the application form below and submit a video link showcasing your performance.

YouTube links are accepted. Video file attachments will not be accepted.
The submitted video must be identical to the performance you will present in the final round. If the final performance differs significantly, your finalist status may be revoked.
Video Duration: 1–2 minutes. The video must include the chorus or climax section of the song.

Finalists will be notified individually via email on Friday, July 3, 2026.

FINAL ROUND · 본선

Live Performance

All finalists must be available on the specified date and time. Performance order and assigned time slots will be determined by the organizing committee and shared individually with each finalist.

PRIZES · 시상

Grand Prize

$ 1150

1st Place

$ 789

2nd Place

$ 595

3rd Place

$ 364

The Grand Prize winner will be invited to return as a guest performer at next year’s Korean Cultural Heritage Festival.

JUDGING CRITERIA · 심사 기준

How Performances Are Evaluated

Participants will be evaluated based on the following five categories (Total Score: 10 points).

4 points

Choreography / Vocal Skills

For dance: precision of movements, creativity, and choreography quality. For vocal: pitch accuracy, vocal control, and emotional expression.

3 points

Stage Presence & Energy

Confidence, charisma, facial expressions, and audience engagement.

1.5 points

Synchronization / Teamwork

Timing, coordination, and harmony among group members.

1 points

Creativity & Overall Impact

Originality, creativity, and the lasting impression of the performance.

0.5 points

Costume & Styling

Outfits should be appropriate and aligned with the performance concept.

APPLY NOW · 신청하기

2026 K-Pop Contest Application

July 18 (Sat), 2026 · Swangard Stadium, Burnaby

Applications Closed 신청이 마감되었습니다

Thank you for your interest in the Booth Registration program. Applications for the 2026 Korean Cultural Heritage Festival are now closed. We look forward to welcoming new applicants next season. 부스신청 프로그램에 관심 가져주셔서 감사합니다. 2026 한인문화축제 신청은 마감되었습니다. 다음 시즌에 새로운 신청을 기다리겠습니다.