Hungarian K-pop Day · Budapest

KCOVERCONTESTK-POP DAY EDITION

One stage. Your moment. Show your favourite K-pop choreography in the online qualifier and become one of the 12 solo finalists!

We look forward to your entry

Entry fee: 4,500 HUF per person, including admission to Hungarian K-pop Day (10:00–18:00).

The Hungarian K-pop Dance School community at a previous eventOne community. A shared passion.
12 + 12finalist performances
Your moment is next.

Live final23 Jan 2027

Hungarian K-pop DayUP Rendezvénytér

Budapest

01Find your place

Solo or
together?

One passion. Two categories.
Choose how you’ll take the stage.

Enter the online qualifier with your solo K-pop cover performance. The jury will select 12 solo contestants for the live final at Hungarian K-pop Day.

Finalists
12 solo contestants
Judging
Professional jury No audience vote

02The road to the stage

Mark your
calendar.

  1. 01

    1 December 2026 at 23:59

    Online qualifier

    Deadline for submitting your application and video.

  2. 02

    20 December 2026 at 23:59

    12 solo + 12 groups

    Finalists announced: the jury reveals who will advance to the live final in each category.

  3. 03

    23 January 2027

    Live final

    Hungarian K-pop Day · UP Rendezvénytér, Budapest. The exact start time will be announced later.

All times are local to Budapest (Europe/Budapest).

03Before you press record

Your performance.
Our shared rules.

Who can enter?

  • There is no age limit.
  • Under 18? A parent or legal guardian must sign a consent form. Every group member under 18 needs a separate consent form.
  • Enter the solo category with an individual performance.
  • You may enter solo and as a member of one group. You cannot enter with multiple groups.
  • Overall winners of previous competitions cannot enter again in the same category.
  • Only K-pop cover dances are accepted; your own choreography is not permitted.
Your qualifier video

120–180seconds

MP41080pLandscapeOne take
  • 120–180 seconds, landscape (horizontal), MP4 format, 1080p resolution.
  • One continuous recording, without cuts or post-production editing.
  • One K-pop song with its original choreography. You may shorten the song, but megamixes and your own choreography are not permitted.
  • Submit your video as a Google Drive link. Sharing: “Anyone with the link” → “Viewer”.
Required filename

Full_Name_EventName_Performance.mp4 or GroupName_EventName_Performance.mp4

04Through expert eyes

Five perspectives.
One jury.

The official jury has five members: two HKDS instructors and three invited external professionals. The professional jury decides both the qualifier and final results. There is no audience vote.

Lola – KCOVER CONTEST jury member

Lola

Active in K-pop since 2015; an award-winning contestant and experienced jury member.

Vee – KCOVER CONTEST jury member

Vee

Active in Hungary’s K-pop community since 2019. A member of the first-place group at K-pop World Festival Hungary and MCND Cover Contest Hungary.

External jury members

The three additional professional jury members will be introduced later.

What does the jury look for?

  • 01Faithfulness to the original performance: outfit, appearance and choreography
  • 02Performance and stage presence
  • 03Technical execution

05Hungarian K-pop Day

From screen
to stage.

Live final

23JAN / 2027

UP Rendezvénytér

1042 Budapest, Szent István tér 13–14.

23 January 2027
Exact start time: to be announced.

What to bring to the final

  • The same song, music edit and choreography as in the qualifier. You may only make minor adjustments to your stage formations.
  • Finalists must submit their music in advance. The deadline will be announced later.
  • The organiser provides a consistent stage backdrop. Custom visuals, logos and individual background colours are not permitted.

The top three

The top three in each category receive prizes.

1st place / 2nd place / 3rd place

Prizes and supporting partners will be announced later.

06Good to know

Any more
questions?

01What does the entry fee include? Is a visitor ticket enough?

The entry fee is 4,500 HUF per person, including admission to Hungarian K-pop Day from 10:00 to 18:00; contestants do not need a separate visitor ticket. A regular visitor ticket does not replace the entry fee. Choose SOLO (1 fő) for a solo entry, or the GROUP product matching your final group size of 2–9 members. Each group receives one shared barcode. Pre-registration is free; paying the fee alone does not complete your application. Pay the entry fee (opens in a new tab).

02Do I need a ticket number and video to pre-register?

No. Pre-registration only expresses interest; it is not a competition entry and does not reserve a place. Once applications open, you can apply without pre-registering; a ticket number and video will be required then. Your pre-registration details are not transferred to the application.

03How many members can a group have? Can I also enter solo?

A group can have 2–9 members. A contestant may enter as a member of one group and separately as a solo performer. A contestant cannot enter with more than one group.

04Can we change our group size and member list?

Before submitting your application, you can add or remove members within the 2–9 member limit and edit their details. A group pays the entry fee for all members through the GROUP product matching its size and receives one shared ticket number. Verification uses the number of members on the submitted list.

05Can a finalist group change its line-up?

A selected group may change approximately 20% of its line-up before the final — for example, replacing 2 members in a group of 9. The 20% is a guideline; notify the organisers so they can discuss your particular situation with you.

06How do I give consent to photo, video and audio recording?

Use the required checkbox on the application form, in accordance with section 10 of the competition rules. This does not replace the signed parental or legal guardian consent required for a contestant under 18.

07When is parental or legal guardian consent required?

When you apply, together with the video. Every contestant under 18 needs a separate signed parental or legal guardian consent form. For both Drive links, use “Anyone with the link” → “Viewer”. The organisers manually check the documents and video.

08How is the ticket number checked?

The organisers check ticket numbers once a day. Your application remains pending until it has been checked. If we cannot find your ticket number, this does not automatically mean your application has been rejected. An incorrect number can be corrected, and the organisers review any discrepancies.

09When do applications open, and how much is the entry fee?

The entry fee is 4,500 HUF per person, including admission to Hungarian K-pop Day from 10:00 to 18:00. You can express your interest by pre-registering or apply directly with your video and ticket number.

10Which emails will I receive, and how can I request a correction?

After successful pre-registration, we send a confirmation email with competition details and a link to the competition website. The email also includes the entry fee payment link; you do not need to pay to pre-register. After applying, you receive a separate acknowledgement that your entry is pending review, followed by another email when the organisers approve it. To request a change or correction, you must provide your application ID and the email address used for your application. Send both details with your request to hungariankpop@gmail.com. For corrections to pre-registration details, email hungariankpop@gmail.com from your contact email address. We send further event and ticket offers only if you opt in.

11Is there an age limit?

There is no age limit. Every contestant under 18 needs consent from a parent or legal guardian; in a group, each member under 18 needs a separate signed consent form.

12Can previous winners enter?

Overall winners of previous competitions cannot enter again in the same category.

13Will there be an audience vote?

No. The professional jury decides the results of both the qualifier and the final.

14Can we prepare a new performance for the final?

You must perform the same song, music edit and choreography in the final as in the qualifier. You may only make minor adjustments to your stage formations.

15What if my Drive video cannot be opened?

Set sharing to “Anyone with the link” and “Viewer”, then check the link while signed out or in an incognito window. The jury must be able to open your recording without requesting access.

Get ready to enter

The next
step is yours.

Just interested for now? Choose pre-registration. When you are ready, use the application form to submit your ticket number, video and any required consent. Please also read the full competition rules.

You do not need to pre-register to apply. The two forms are independent.

Application · Solo