Saturday October 5 at NärCon Expo Södertälje 2024
Expo Kpop Competition!
Kpop Cover Dance Competition
About the competition
The Expo Kpop Competition is a new stage for Kpop cover dancing and a new place to show off your skill and love for the Kpop music genre. In this competition you and your friends will compete against other dance troupes in performing the best Kpop dance routine as close to the original song and choreography as possible.
The Winners
The winning groups of this year’s competition will, besides receiving a trophy, qualify for the finals in Kpop-SM which will take place at NärCon Vinter 2025. From there you have the chance to qualify to, and represent Sweden in, NKC 2025.
Competing
To apply for a spot in the competition, please fill out this form before September 1. The first 10 groups who manage to complete their registration fully will get a spot in the contest.
About the show
About the show
We welcome you to the Main Stage where the Expo Kpop Competition will be held at NärCon Expo Södertälje 2024! It is a competition in Kpop cover dancing where everyone who applies and gets a spot get the chance to compete and show of their skills in Kpop cover dancing.
- Performance length: Max. 5 minutes. (including intro and performance)
- Type of song: The song selection must be from a Korean artist. Remixes are ONLY allowed if it already has an existing choreography. The remix must be an official remix and follow the other rules of the competition.
- Dance: The dance routine MUST be the same as the original artist choreography. If the group chooses to do a cover of a remix, the remix HAS to have an existing choreography.
- Cost: Free to enter, but every member of the troupe needs to have a valid ticket to NärCon Expo Södertälje 2024 (day passes for the day of competition are valid).
- Application Contact: event@narcon.se
- Schedule at the event: Saturday October 5
- Slow Rehearsal: 13:30–15:30
- Show: 17:30–18:30
You'll receive an individual time slot for the slow rehearsal.
Signing up and rules
Any group who wants to participate applies by filling in this form. All information must have been submitted before September 1. The first 10 groups who have sent in all the necessary information will be the ones who are selected for the competition, first come first serve. No previous experience in Kpop dancing or cover dancing is required.
The judging of the performance is divided into five categories:
- Technique 0-7 points
- Clothing and overall appearance 0-7 points
- Synchronization, formations and uniformity 0-7 points
- Stage charisma 0-7 points
- Intro 0-2 points
During your performance, the song your group has selected will be played. You also have the possibility to have the music video or your own animation played in the background on our big screen. Details regarding sound, music, graphics etc. will be provided to you if you are accepted into the competition as one of the first 10 groups who fully register.
The form shall contain the following information:
Fill out this form with primarily the following information before September 1:
- The name of your group
- Contact information to the leading member of your group
- First- and surname
- Your pronoun
- Phone number
- E-mail address
- Information about the song you will perform (Group, song and link to music video/choreography)
- A description of your planned performance.
- A video showing your performance for Main Stage crew to be able to prepare for your show. This needs to be uncut and a full front view facing the dancers. The video may be sent to us via the form later than the other information, but must be handed to us before the application deadline.
Your group will also need to provide the following
- A file with the music/song that will be played during your performance
- The video/animation that will be played during your performance in a standard readable format
- Your wishes regarding stage lightning
- Information about whether you are going to use props or not
- Information about whether you need help, from your own assistants or from our stage hands
- A group photo or a logo from your dance group for us to display during the show.
Detailed Rules
These are the official rules for the Expo Kpop Contest
Group size and number of members
- The group shall consist of between 3–8 members.
- Group members can be from any place in the world.
- After registration, the group members cannot be switched, added or deducted. In case of emergencies like sickness or accidents, contact the competition organizers.
Song selection / performance
- The song selection must be from a Korean artist.
- Allowed languages are Korean, Japanese, Chinese and English.
- Dance: The dance routine must be the same as the original artist choreography. If the group chooses to do a cover of a remix, the remix must have an existing choreography.
- Remixes are only allowed if it already has an existing choreography. The remix must be an official remix and follow the other rules of the competition.
- The group is not allowed to change songs without the host's permission after submitting your material.
- The overall performance can include an introductory part. This is recommended for extra points. Quality of the editing will not be judged since this is about its content and not about technical knowledge.
- The maximum length of the intro part is 60 seconds / 1 minute.
- The overall maximum length of a performance (intro + main song) is 5 minutes.
- The group can choose to include original choreography to the intro part of the performance, but this is in no way a requirement as it will not be judged. Walking up on stage directly after the intro is enough.
Evaluation criteria
The judging of the performance is divided into five categories:
- Technique 0-7 points
- Clothing and overall appearance 0-7 points
- Synchronization, formations and uniformity 0-7 points
- Stage charisma 0-7 points
- Intro 0-2 points
During the performance, the song the group has selected will be played. They will also have the possibility to have the music video, or their own animation played in the background on our LED-screens.
