The Embassy of the Republic of Korea has officially announced the 2025 Regional Preliminary Round of the globally celebrated “Changwon K-Pop World Festival,” set to take place on June 13, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in Islamabad. Organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, and KBS (Korean Public Service Media), the festival is recognized as the world’s largest K-pop event, drawing talented performers from across the globe. This year in 2025, the Korean Embassy in Pakistan is on a mission to identify and spotlight outstanding Pakistani performers with a flair for K-pop. Contestants will compete in two categories—vocal cover or dance cover—with the top performers earning the unique opportunity to audition for the grand finale in Korea. Performances from the Islamabad round will be submitted directly to the festival’s headquarters in Korea for consideration. Key Details: Event Date: June 13, 2024 (Friday) Venue: PNCA, F-5/1, Islamabad Eligibility: Non-Korean nationals who can perform K-pop vocal or dance covers Online Video Submission: April 15 – May 2, 2024 Preliminary Online Judging: May 5 – May 9, 2024 Shortlisted Announcement: May 12, 2024 (individual notification) Aspiring K-pop enthusiasts are encouraged to submit their performance videos through the official application link or via the QR code available on the event poster: Submission Link Videos must be titled as: [Name_Contact Number_K-pop Song & Artist] (Example: Umar Khan_0312-000-0000_Permission to Dance_BTS)

With growing excitement around K-pop culture in Pakistan, this event provides a rare chance for local talent to shine on an international stage, fostering stronger cultural ties between Pakistan and Korea. The Korean Embassy has expressed its full commitment to supporting Pakistani performers with the potential to impress global K-pop audiences.