Photo Credit: K-Land

The K-LAND 2026 WINTER K-POP CONTEST is making headlines this year with the announcement that Haru (formerly of NATURE) and Yuuri (formerly of LUNARSOLAR) will serve as special judges for the highly anticipated event. This online-only K-pop dance contest remains one of the largest and most inclusive global showcases for rising K-pop dancers, with participants submitting their best full-length dance covers or original performances via video.

Contest Details and How to Apply

  • Event Date: To Be Advised (online/remote video format)
  • Categories:
    • U-15 (middle school and under)
    • U-18 (high school and under)
    • OPEN (18+)
    • Small Group (1-3 members, no age restriction)
  • Entry Fee: 4,400 JPY per person (prepaid bank transfer; social media discounts may apply)
  • How to Enter:
    • Submit an unedited, no-cut dance video (single track, full performance, under 5 minutes) in mov or mp4 format (max 100MB) via K-LAND’s official account
    • Deadline is two weeks before each preliminary date
    • Full details and the application process are available on the official K-LAND site

Key Rules:

  • Video must be shot in a single take from a fixed camera angle
  • Performance can be either a cover (judged on accuracy) or original (judged on creativity)
  • No editing or splicing allowed within the submitted performance video
  • Finished videos may be used by K-LAND and its sponsors for promotional purposes
  • Open to worldwide applicants; performance location/background is your choice
  • Costumes, team size, and mimicry level may factor into judging

Judging:

You can find the official online entry form and details for the K-LAND 2026 WINTER K-POP CONTEST on their website. All applications must be submitted directly through K-LAND’s official channels.

  • Official contest page: Visit the K-LAND website at
    https://k-land.info
  • Follow instructions for the “オンライン動画コンテスト (Online Video Contest)” section.

For updates, news, and inquiries, you can also check K-LAND’s official Instagram (@info.k.land) and we will keep you updated with more information as we translate from Japanese.

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