Looking for next generation of K-style
CICI holds video contest on 'sustainable K-style'
The Corea Image Communication Institute is holding contests on "sustainable K-style" as part of the 16th annual Culture Communication Forum slated for June 12.
The contest aims to discover innovative and creative ideas related to K-style that could shape the next wave of Hallyu, according to the organization. The competition is open to both Koreans and foreign nationals residing in Korea.
Applications should include ideas related to either music, food, film, drama, webtoons, art, architecture, fashion or beauty, and they can be submitted in one of two formats: a video or a lecture in Korean.
For the video contest, participants must submit a one-minute short-form vertical video or a three-minute-long horizontal video with a preview image.
Those applying for the Korean-language presentation competition must submit a three-minute presentation video in Korean, sharing their creative thoughts and insights on sustainable K-style, based on their experiences in Korea.
Applications will be accepted from Thursday through 5 p.m. on May 30.
Finalists will give their presentations during the upcoming CCF, and the winners will be announced at the event.
Two winners will be chosen for each category. First-place winners will receive a prize of 3 million won ($2,067.82), while second-place winners will receive 2 million won, which includes cash and vouchers for luxury hotels.
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