Competition Rules

  • Participants can compete in the following categories:

    • Category

      • Vocal

      • Dance Solo (1 person)

      • Dance Small Group (2–4 people)

      • Dance Large Group (5 or more people)

    Multiple submissions are allowed!

    • You may compete in multiple categories (vocal, dance solo, dance small group, dance large group) as long as each submission is registered separately.

    • Each participant may submit up to two entries per category, except for the Solo category, which allows only one entry per person. For all other categories, participants may join a maximum of two different teams.

    • However, each team can only submit one performance per category. If you wish to submit multiple performances in the same category, please register under a different team name.

  • Entry fees for the 2025 K-Pop World Festival USA Midwest Regional Round are as follows:
    • Vocal category: $30 per person
    • Dance (Solo): $30 per person
    • Dance (Small Group, 2–4 people): $20 per person
    • Dance (Large Group, 5+ people): $15 per person

    All payments must be made by credit card or Venmo. You can find the registration and payment deadline on the official event website.

    Payments made after the registration deadline will be subject to a late fee and must still be paid by credit card or Venmo.

    Returned or failed payments may result in disqualification from the competition.

  • Perform a dance and/or vocal cover featuring either a single K-pop song or a mix of multiple K-pop songs.

    If performing a mix, you may combine songs from different artists.

    At least one “main” song must be performed in its entirety.

    • Example: You may mix "Deja Vu" by TXT, "Feel My Rhythm" by Red Velvet, and "Siren" by RIIZE. But one of these songs must be performed from start to finish as the main song.

    • If selected to proceed to the Global round, you will be required to compete with that main song only.

    Performance duration must be between 2 to 4 minutes 30 seconds.

    Original choreography is allowed but must not exceed 1 minute of the total performance.

  • Performances (including music, dance, outfits, and gestures) must be suitable for all age groups.

    Excessive skin exposure or inappropriate gestures are not permitted.

    The chosen song must be a K-pop song by a K-pop artist.

    • Note: Covers of artists such as XG, &TEAM, or NCT WISH, Katseye are not allowed.

  • 32’ x 24’

  • Music must be submitted in advance during registration in MP3 format.

    All performers must check in at the venue at the designated call time.

    • Category Awards: One winner will be selected from each category – Dance Solo, Dance Small Group, Dance Large Group, and Vocal.

    • Cash Prizes:

      • Dance Large Group Winner: $1,000

      • Dance Small Group Winner: $500

      • Dance Solo Winner: $300

      • Vocal Winner: $300

      Next Round Opportunity: Each category winner will receive a KWF award and a chance to advance to the next round.

      All Expenses Covered: Selected winners advancing to the global stage will have their flights, accommodation, and meals covered.

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