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For seven weeks, the contest will be held under the theme of 7 Most Popular K-Cultures Globally.
The first theme is K-POP.
Korean Hive Village Contest #21 K-POP (Korean Pop Music) 🎁
Hello. Friends
Thank you for your interest, love, and participation.
We would like to run a contest to revitalize the Korean Hive Village community.
We want to grow into a contest where all my HIVE friends can participate. Please comment if you have any good opinions.
We hope you will participate.
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1.Post on Korean Hive Village
Prompt : K-POP (Korean Pop Music) 🎤
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Content | Idol groups and artists like BTS, BLACKPINK, NewJeans, and Stray Kids. |
| Features | The most explosively popular sector. Driven by high-level music and choreography, visually stunning music videos, and a powerful global fandom culture. It has been ranked as the first image that comes to mind when thinking of Korea for 7 consecutive years (since 2017). |
How has K-Pop influenced your daily life, music taste, or fashion choices?
Describe the strongest connection you feel to your favorite K-Pop group or artist.
We will select 3 people who write good quality posts for the community.
1st place 20 HSBI, 300 Ecency Points 🎁
2st place 10 HSBI, 200 Ecency Points 🎁
3st place 5 HSBI, 100 Ecency Points 🎁
How to Participate : Please Post with #kcontest tag and leave your URL in the comments and record the 3 friends you want to sponsor.
If you win, the 3 people who want to sponsor will receive 1 HSBI 🎁.
2.Reblog
Among those who do reblogs, 5 people will be drawn and 1 HSBI 🎁 will be given to each.
3.Subscribe to Korean Hive Village
We will select 5 new subscribers and give you 1 HSBI 🎁 each.
4. 
We will select one person and give you a small prize. 🎁
Period: ~ 2025.11.7
Announcement: 2025.11.8
🔝 7 Most Popular K-Cultures Globally
1. K-POP (Korean Pop Music) 🎤
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Content | Idol groups and artists like BTS, BLACKPINK, NewJeans, and Stray Kids. |
| Features | The most explosively popular sector. Driven by high-level music and choreography, visually stunning music videos, and a powerful global fandom culture. It has been ranked as the first image that comes to mind when thinking of Korea for 7 consecutive years (since 2017). |
How has K-Pop influenced your daily life, music taste, or fashion choices?
Describe the strongest connection you feel to your favorite K-Pop group or artist.
2. K-Food (Korean Food) 🍜
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Content | Traditional foods like Kimchi, Bulgogi, and Bibimbap, as well as trendy items like Ramyeon (instant noodles), Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), Korean Fried Chicken, and street foods (Hotteok, etc.). |
| Features | Popularity boosted by frequent appearances in K-Dramas and K-Movies. The Gochujang (red chili paste)-based spicy and savory flavors are captivating global palates. |
What is the most memorable Korean dish you have ever tasted or seen in a drama?
Share a story about your first time trying a spicy K-Food like Tteokbokki or Kimchi.
3. K-Drama & K-Movie (Korean Drama & Film) 🎬
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Content | Global hits like 'Squid Game', 'Parasite', and 'The Glory'. |
| Features | Accessibility has expanded significantly through global OTT platforms like Netflix. The strength lies in their compelling storytelling that addresses universal themes with unique Korean cultural perspectives and high production quality. |
Choose one Korean drama or movie that you believe has a universal message.
Explain how this content helped you understand a different aspect of Korean culture.
4. K-Beauty (Korean Beauty) 💄
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Content | Innovative skincare products (mask packs), functional cosmetics, and makeup trends like 'Glass Skin'. |
| Features | Known for reasonable prices, high quality, and rapid trend setting. The makeup styles and intensive skincare routines of K-Pop idols are major points of interest for global consumers. |
What K-Beauty trend or product have you adopted, and what do you like about it?
Compare K-Beauty philosophy (e.g., focus on skincare) with beauty standards in your own country.
5. Korean Language / Hangeul 💬
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Features | A major Korean language learning craze is underway, fueled by fans who want to enjoy K-Content without subtitles. Official institutions like the Sejong Institute and various online platforms report a surge in foreign learners. |
If you could only use one Korean phrase or word, which one would it be and why?
Share your biggest challenge and greatest reward in learning or encountering the Korean language.
6. K-Fashion (Korean Fashion) 👗
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Features | Clothing worn by K-Pop stars and actors greatly influences global fashion trends. It is characterized by its unique and stylish 'Street Fashion' that blends distinct Korean sensibilities with international trends. The global reputation of Korean designer brands is also rising. |
Describe a K-Fashion style (e.g., streetwear, idol stage outfit) that you find most inspiring.
How do K-Idols and actors influence the way young people dress in your region?
7. K-Webtoon & K-Game (Korean Webcomics & Games) 🎮
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Content | Popular webtoons like 'Solo Leveling' and 'Tower of God', and various online/mobile games. |
| Features | Webtoons frequently serve as the original source material for hit dramas and films, proving their high value as second-tier content. The Korean gaming industry, backed by strong IT infrastructure, maintains a loyal global user base. |
What makes K-Webtoons or Korean games stand out from other digital content you consume?
Discuss a captivating plot, character, or theme from a Korean digital comic or game.