📢 [Notice from the 2025 Sejong Culture Academy Office]
The application deadline has been moved up to August 10, 2025 (KST) (previously August 30) due to high participation.
We apologize for the sudden change and thank you for your understanding.
Hello everyone! 😊
The King Sejong Institute Foundation and the Amorepacific Foundation are hosting a “K-POP Singing Contest – Beautiful Korean Lyrics” for students enrolled in the 2025 Sejong Culture Academy programs.
This contest is a great opportunity to share the beauty and emotions of Korean song lyrics with the world and to make learning Korean even more fun for you! 🎶
📌 Prize
Winners will receive a special invitation to the “2025 King Sejong Institute Outstanding Learners’ Program” in Korea.
📌 Eligibility
All students currently participating in the 2025 Sejong Culture Academy programs.
Show off your wonderful voice and emotions!
We look forward to seeing many of you participate.
□ Contest Overview
● Contest Name:
K-POP Singing Contest – “Beautiful Korean Lyrics”
● Purpose:
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Share the beauty and emotions of Korean song lyrics with people worldwide through the global popularity of K-POP.
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Motivate King Sejong Institute students to learn Korean and deepen their understanding of Korean culture.
● Eligibility:
All students enrolled in 2025 Sejong Culture Academy programs at any King Sejong Institute.
● Contest Period:
From 0 Month 0, 2025 to August 30, 2025 (KST).
● Evaluation Criteria:
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Meaning of chosen song
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Understanding of lyrics
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Pronunciation and emotional expression
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Video presentation
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Authenticity
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(Bonus) Number of likes or reactions on personal SNS
● Awards:
Top 3 winners will be invited to the 2025 King Sejong Institute Outstanding Learners’ Program in Korea.
● Organized by:
King Sejong Institute Foundation, Amorepacific Foundation / Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
How to Apply
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Choose one Korean song with beautiful lyrics (any genre: pop, children’s song, folk song, ballad, latest hits, etc.).
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Record a video of yourself singing.
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Upload it on your personal SNS account (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok) with the required hashtags:
#2025SejongCultureAcademy #KingSejongInstituteFoundation #KoreanCulture #K-POP #amorepacfic_afaf -
Submit the Google Form via QR code with:
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Your SNS video link
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Proof of enrollment (e.g., certificate of attendance).
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