10 Questions You Might Have for Contest #BringYourKrowd
In the beginning of May, we announced the #BringYourKrowd contest through the KCON Live Chat. We know you might have a lot of questions regarding the new contest for KCON 2017 USA, so…before it officially kicks off, we’ve got more information for you below, Q & A style! 1. WHAT IS #BRINGYOURKROWD? #BringYourKrowd is a cool contest we are starting this year with #KCON17NY where you bring your friends and family to the KCON convention for a chance to win a Hi-Touch with a participating artist of your choice! 2. HOW MANY PEOPLE QUALIFY AS A KROWD? Any group with 2 or more people qualifies as a Krowd! Please do not be discouraged if your Krowd is small…because you never know if you will be the winner! 3. HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO GATHER MY KROWD? Once registration for KCON17NY opens, you have two weeks to gather your Krowd and enter before the deadline. 4. HOW DO I ENTER THE CONTEST? First, visit the registration page to buy your own convention ticket. You can either ask members of your Krowd to each purchase individual convention tickets or buy the convention tickets for them. Gather the unique confirmation number from each member and fill out the form here: http://bit.ly/bringyourkrowd. Then you’re done entering the contest! 5. DO I NEED TO HAVE A CONCERT TICKET TO PARTICIPATE? No! The contest is only for the KCON17NY Convention, and your Krowd will only have to come to the KCON convention to be qualified. 6. WHAT IS THE PRIZE OF THE CONTEST? The leader of the Krowd with most members in the group will win ONE Hi-Touch with a participating artist of their choice at KCON17NY! 7. HOW MANY WINNERS WILL THERE BE? There will only be ONE winner at KCON17NY, and each participant can only be part of ONE group. For instance, if you are the leader of one Krowd, you cannot be part of someone else’s Krowd. 8. HOW DO I FIND OUT IF I WON? ONLY the winner, leader of the Krowd with most members coming to the convention of KCON NY, will be notified individually on June 22, 2017. We will set up an “appointment” time for you to bring all members of your Krowd to be checked-in together on the first day (June 23) of KCON NY, meaning DESIGNATED GROUP CHECK-IN time! 9. WILL THIS CONTEST TAKE PLACE AT KCON LA TOO? Yes! Please stay tuned for more info on the event page. 10. WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE FRIENDS? Too bad…just kidding! Since the Krowd leader will be the only one winning the artist Hi-Touch, it is time to gather your non-Kpop friends to come and have fun at the KCON NY convention! This year, the convention will triple in size and upgrade itself with countless booths and cultural activities, not to mention more freebies, artist visits, and artist engagement sessions! Now…it’s time to spread the word and trend #BringYourKrowd! Always feel free to connect with other fans through our @kconusa social media and, most importantly, start telling your friends and families about #BringYourKrowd to get them pumped as well! *Fan engagement schedule will be determined based on artists’ availability and announced later. **See official rules of #BringYourKrowd here.
SF9 Rowoon’s Guide to Becoming A “Prince of Too Many Charms”
*Originally posted on KCON.TV SF9 is definitely a rookie group on the rise these days. They’re making their U.S. debut at KCON NY (Jun 23-24), their latest single “Easy Love” topped the U.S. iTunes K-Pop Singles Chart, and their members have some really diverse talents. Chani broke our hearts as Sun Woo in “Signal” Ruuuuuunnnnn, Chani! Run far away from the bad man. Zu Ho has got the sexy moves. It’s all fun and games until the moves get “too sexy.” And, Jae Yoon’s got a lot of confidence in his…assets. We love a man with confidence. And then, there’s Rowoon, who week in and week out manages to amaze us with his corny, yet heart-stopping pick up lines, charm, and “this human can’t be real” acts of chivalry on “Lipstick Prince.” If you haven’t had a chance to check out the best moments of this show yet on KCON.TV, we’ll give you the quick rundown. “Lipstick Prince” has an all-star cast of “princes” including H.O.T’s Tony Ahn, Super Junior’s Heechul, VIXX’s N, BtoB’s Eunkwang, Block B’s P.O, Monsta X’s Shownu, NCT 127’s Johnny, and SF9’s Rowoon. Each week, they are given an idol “princess” whose makeup they have (try) to do. If you thought that Shownu + makeup would equal crying tears of laughter, you would be correct–but that’s another article. SF9’s Rowoon is the prince who just can’t stop charming the princesses to the frustration of…Heechul. And, we can’t say that we’re surprised because who could resist the charm of a man who…. Rocks the latest in “bow fashion”. No one can say that SF9 doesn’t know how to celebrate a comeback right. Is super tall. Even BtoB’s Eunkwang is hug height. Side note: Awwwwww, Eunkwang just wants the hugs. And, makes women feel this kind of way: Girl, you just got shook by Rowoon. …because he does things this kind of way: Television chivalry is not dead, y’all! To shed some light on SF9 member and future KCON artist, Rowoon, the prince of way too much charm, a man who acts like a character the most chivalrous of K-Drama hero would write if he were writing a K-Drama, we’re taking a look at how you too can become a “Prince of Too Many Charms.” Here’s Rowoon’s Guide to Becoming A “Prince of Too Many Charms”: 1. Be ready at any time to steal someone’s heart. Even if it means becoming a human umbrella and angering the leader of VIXX, you must be #1 in all the girls’ hearts. Whatever. It. Takes. (Catch the exact moment from: ~3:25) Did anyone else have Enrique Iglesias’s “Hero” playing in their head at this moment? No? Just us? 2. Use a single touch and a single word to make girls blush. A blush is a sign that you’ve successfully “shimkung-ed” your lady. Gfriend’s Yerin– shimkung-ed at first blush (Catch the moment from ~2:55) Nam Bora–shimkung-ed with a single word “Cute.” *dead* 3. Don’t look down on props. There’s nothing that a well-placed rose and a well-done pose can’t do. Even Hyuna’s not safe from this charm. 4. Take some inspiration from K-Drama and turn every wall into a skinship opportunity. Actors like Lee Min Ho, Kim Soo Hyun, and Song Joong Ki are not meant to be watched, they’re meant to be studied. 5. Even if you’re too shy to do this… …take this chance to let your shyness power-up your cuteness. There’s nothing cuter than acting “shy shy shy.” As every K-Drama hero knows, you’ve got to be a well-rounded character. So, let your shy flag fly! 6. Because even when you lose an aegyo battle to your “visual arch-nemesis,” you might even charm people more with your aegyo meltdown. ASTRO Eunwoo!! *shakes fists* But also, ASTRO Eunwoo~~~~ *swoons* See, you’re feeling all charmed right now from all this “shy”. Unless you’re Eunkwang. If you’re Eunkwang, you’re pretty much done with these aegyo games. 7. Become a master of suggestion. Let me suggest that you date younger men, Soyu. Subtext: Let me suggest that you date younger men like me. Basically me, Rowoon. Props for trying. (Watch from ~1:50) 8. No matter if “people” make fun of your pick up lines, you just keep on stealing hearts. People = Heechul. Now, go out there and life your most charming, most Rowoon life.
Flower Boy 101 ft. the KCON17NY Lineup!
Last year KCON16LA brought you the 1st Flower Boy Cafe, inspired by a culmination of K-Pop/K-Drama’s flower boys and the uniquely themed cafes in Korea. Flower Boy Cafe will be making its long awaited return for KCON17LA and will feature a full roster of charming Flower Boys and surprise guest appearances you won’t want to miss! (Spoiler alert, some flower boys from last year may be coming back, but we are looking for more!)
Kim Kang Woo & HIGHLIGHT’s Lee Gi Kwang Show Off Their Bromance At “Circle” Press Conference
The star-studded cast of tvN’s upcoming sci-fi thriller, Circle showed off their natural camaraderie at a recent Press Conference event. The cast, including Kim Kang Woo, Yeo Jin Goo, Gong Seung Yeon, and Lee Gi Kwang of HIGHLIGHT (who our fans can see at KCON NY!), discussed the complicated Sci-fi genre, and how they each prepared for their roles. Could there also be a new bromance brewing on set? Kim Kang Woo and Lee Gi Kwang proved their closeness by posing for photos together donning connected hand hearts. Kim Kang Woo couldn’t help but sing the praises of his idol co-star, saying, “I was a fan of his because when I see him on TV, as you know, he’s very bright. I always wondered how his expressions were so pure. I wanted a little brother like him.” In regards to Lee Gi Kwang’s multi-personality character in Circle, Kim Kang Woo said, “He plays a very difficult character. He has pain and needs to carry multiple faces – almost to the point where you wonder if he’s a robot. He’s doing a great job, and he’s fun.” Lee Gi Kwang in response expressed his gratitude to his sunbae, saying, “I worry a lot about whether I can do a good job on set. When I rehearse with Kang Woo, he always tells me to relax. When he tells me that, I can feel myself relaxing. I think that helps me with my acting, so I rely on him greatly.” Lee Gi Kwang’s group HIGHLIGHT will be heading to New York next month (June 23-24) to perform at KCON New York. Gi Kwang surprised audiences by revealing, “Our members don’t watch each other’s shows.” He was then asked whether his members even knew that he was at this press conference, to which he responded, “I’m not sure…But they know that I’m filming a drama, and that i’m doing my best.” Circle premieres May 22 on tvN. To catch HIGHLIGHT at KCON New York, head over to https://kconusa.com/ to purchase tickets. Check out all the highlights from the press conference below with subs! Did Lee Gi Kwang’s HIGHLIGHT Members Know He Was Coming to This Press Conference? Kim Kang Woo Talks about His First Impression of HIGHLIGHT’s Lee Gi Kwang The “Circle” Cast Poses for Photos Yeo Jin Goo Explains How He Tried to Portray His Character “Circle’s” Director Explains That This Drama is Primarily about Human Emotion than Just “Sci-fi” Gong Seung Yeon & Yeo Jin Goo Talk about Their Experience Filming “Circle” Yeo Jin Goo Talks about The Beautiful Youth at The Center of “Circle” Yeo Jin Goo & Gong Seung Yeon Talk about Their Onscreen Romance Yeo Jin Goo & Gong Seung Yeon Talk about The Alien Elements of “Circle” The”Circle” Cast Calls You to Watch Their New Drama!
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Four Reasons You Should Be Excited For The KCON17NY Concerts!
Hello KCON-ers~ How have you all been doing? This week is quite a big and important one for all of us Hallyu loving fans, it’s KCON17NY combo ticket sales week! That means it’s your opportunity to see CNBLUE, GFRIEND, HIGHLIGHT, KNK, NCT 127, SF9, TWICE, UP10TION, and ZION.T LIVE! Although there are many things to love about KCON, the concerts are definitely one of the largest highlights of all. You’ve got a whole lot of artists, in one concert venue together, who doesn’t want to see all their favorites perform in one night? Not to mention, all the potential idol interactions that could happen during the concerts’ closing. The list goes on and on and we’ve got four reasons to share with you as to why you should be excited for #KCON17NY!
[KCON 2017 USA] #BringYourKrowd Contest Official Rules
KCON 2017 USA #BRINGYOURKROWD CONTEST OFFICIAL RULES VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. FOR MINORS 13 AND OLDER: BEFORE ENTERING, YOUR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST CONSENT TO YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST (SEE AVAILABLE CONSENT FORM) PLEASE READ THESE KCON 2017 “#BRINGYOURKROWD CONTEST” OFFICIAL RULES (“OFFICIAL RULES”) CAREFULLY. IN CONSIDERATION OF CJ E&M AMERICA, INC. PERMITTING YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONTEST, WHICH YOU ACKNOWLEDGE IS GOOD, VALUABLE, AND SUFFICIENT CONSIDERATION, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE OFFICIAL RULES. THESE OFFICIAL RULES ARE A CONTRACT THAT INCLUDES LIMITATIONS OF YOUR RIGHTS AND REMEDIES. ELIGIBILITY & SPONSOR: The KCON 2017 #BringYourKrowd Contest (“Contest”), sponsored by CJ E&M America, Inc. (the “Sponsor”), is open only to legal residents of the contiguous United States, and the District of Columbia (excluding residents of Arizona) (“Eligibility Area”) who comply with these Official Rules in all respects. Participation in the Contest is limited to individuals eighteen (18) years of age or older (as of the date the individual commences participation in the Contest) and minors thirteen (13) years or older (a “Minor”) with parental consent documented in a completed KCON 2017 #BringYourKrowd Contest Parental/Guardian Consent Form (“Consent Form”). Minors who do not obtain a valid, completed Consent Form are not eligible to enter or win. Employees, officers, and directors of Sponsor or Sponsor’s parent, subsidiaries, and affiliates, and the immediate family members of such individuals (spouse, parents, siblings, children, legal guardians, in-laws, grandparents, and grandchildren, regardless of where they reside) and members of the same households (whether legally related or not) of such individuals, are not eligible to enter or win. Contest is void outside the Eligibility Area and wherever prohibited by law. CONTEST DESCRIPTION: Participating individuals who meet the eligibility requirements and agree to be bound by these Official Rules (the “Entrant(s)” or “you”) have an opportunity to win a Prize (as defined in Paragraph 6) by bringing the largest “Krowd” possible at KCON 2017 LA (the “LA Event”). There will be one (1) winner at the LA Event (the “LA Winner”). To enter the Contest, Entrants must follow the instructions as detailed in Paragraph 4. Please refer to Paragraph 3 for more detailed information regarding the entry period for the Contest. All entries and confirmation number submissions must be received during the entry periods. Disclaimer: Please be advised that in order to win a Contest, it is required to attend the corresponding Event. As between Sponsor and the Winners, it will be Winners’ sole responsibilities to make all arrangements (e.g., transportation and lodging) in order to attend the Event of each corresponding Contest. Sponsor will not be responsible for providing any means of transportation or lodging for the Winners or any member of their “Krowd.” If a potential Winner is unable to attend the corresponding Event, he/she will be deemed ineligible to win the Contest, and an alternate Entrant may be selected as an alternative winner. TIMING: Contest Timing: i) Entry Period: LA Event: 10:00 a.m. PT on July 21, 2017 – 11:59 p.m. PT on August 4, 2017; ii) Verification Period: LA Event: August 4, 2017 – August 18, 2017 (group registration time TBA) ; Winner Announcements: The LA Winner will be determined and announced by no later than the first day of the LA Event, August 18, 2017. KCON shall post the names of the Winners on KCON’s official website (https://kconusa.com/). Please see Paragraph 7 for further details. HOW TO ENTER: To enter the LA Contest, please do the following: Once registration for the Events is open, register for the KCON 2017 convention and obtain your confirmation number. If Entrant is a Minor aged 13 years or older, send Sponsor the completed Consent Form, which can be downloaded at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/kp1j41ofdl5rh5h/KCON%202017%20-%20Bring%20Your%20Krowd%20Contest%20-%20Consent%20Form%20%28PH%2005022017_clean%29…..docx?dl=0. Entrant’s parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the Consent Form and either e-mail to Sponsor at Effie@kconusa.com or mail the Consent Form to Sponsor’s physical address at: CJ E&M America, Inc., 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 550, Los Angeles, CA 90036. The Consent Form must be received by Sponsor in order for the Minor’s entry to be valid. Go to KCON’s official website (https://kconusa.com/) and register for the Contest. Begin gathering your “Krowd”! Note: An Entrant cannot be a member of another Entrant’s “Krowd.” One confirmation number is only good for one entry into the Contest or for one member of Entrant’s “Krowd.” Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant who appears as a member of a “Krowd” or submits multiple entries using various e-mail addresses. Obtain screenshots of their confirmation numbers and submit the screenshot along with your “Krowd” member’s full name (first and last) to Sponsor at Effie@kconusa.com. If any member of your “Krowd” member is a Minor aged 13 years or older, send Sponsor a fully-executed Consent Form for each Minor “Krowd” member. The Consent Form must be received by Sponsor in order for this member to be considered as part of your “Krowd.” You may submit as many confirmation numbers and names as possible during the entry periods (as noted in Paragraph 3(a)(i)). You must bring all of your “Krowd” members to KCON 2017 and verify their identities with Sponsor’s staff with a valid ID. After your “Krowd” has been verified, you must be able to correctly answer a question regarding KCON 2017 artists to win the Contest. Note: Please refer to Paragraph 8 for information regarding Disqualification. Use of any automated system to participate or generate entries (or otherwise assist in participation) is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification. The submission of multiple entries or confirmation numbers for or from the same individual will result in disqualification. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible or misdirected entries, which will be disqualified. In the event of a dispute regarding who submitted an entry, the entry will be deemed submitted by the Authorized Account Holder (as defined below) of the e-mail address from which the entry was sent. A Winner may be requested to
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[#KCON17NY] Artist Announcement Hints – NCT 127
On today’s #KCONLiveChat, Vanessa and Winnie announced that NCT 127 will be joining the lineup for KCON17NY! This week our Instagram hints were for TWO artist announcements. There were a lot of KCON-ers who thought it wouldn’t be NCT 127, but guess what, it is! Check out the hints and explanations below! Who’s ready to see NCT 127 live at #KCON17NY!?
[#KCON17NY] Artist Announcement Hints – ZION.T
The final artist announcements happened on #KCONLiveChat today and Vanessa and Winnie announced that ZION.T will be joining the lineup for KCON17NY! This came as an unexpected but pleasant surprise to many. Check out the hints and explanations below! Who’s ready to jam with ZION.T!?