KBS Music Bank Invites 100 Global K-pop Fans

In celebration of its 8th Founding Anniversary, Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) World is inviting 100 K-pop fans from around the world to the popular Korean live music show, Music Bank, for its ‘2011 Half-yearly Wrap-up & KBS World the 8th Founding Anniversary Special Event’ on July 1st. Starting at 18:00, the Special Event will feature K-pop stars, including 2PM, CN.BLUE, IU, 4MINUTE, G.NA and Kim Taewoo, who have ranked 1st and 2nd in the weekly Music Bank chart during the first half of the year.

International K-pop fans who wish to attend the Special Event must submit a congratulatory letter on the KBS World Founding Anniversary, their photo, a copy of their identification and a statement of intent for participation in the ‘K-pop Dance & Singing Contest’ via email by June 23rd at midnight. Applicants willing to participate in the contest will have priority in obtaining the admission ticket to the show. Furthermore, the winner of the contest will receive an iPad, autographed CDs, 1-month free activation coupon for KBS World I, as well as a chance to take photos with the K-pop stars.

Meanwhile, starting in July, Music Bank will be broadcast live through KBS World in 72 countries worldwide.

[Application for Admission to Music Bank]
☞ Eligibility
Must be a non-Korean national.
Must be at least 15 years of age (i.e. born before 1997) for residents in Korea.
Must be at least 18 years of age (i.e. born before 1994) or be accompanied by a parent for residents outside Korea.
☞ Application Materials
1 Congratulatory letter on the KBS World Founding Anniversary (Letter of intent)
1 Photo
1 Copy of Identification
1 Statement of intent for participation in the ‘K-pop Dance & Singing Contest’ (Please include a song title & number of participants)
☞ Application Submission: kbsworldevent@gmail.com
☞ Application Period: June 14th-June 23rd
☞ Winners Announcement: June 24th-June 25th
* Winners will be contacted via e-mail.
* Winners are expected to be present in the lobby of KBS IBC Building (KBS Shin-gwan, 신관) at 14:00 on July 1st.
☞ KBS WORLD Homepage: http://kbsworld.kbs.co.kr (Korean, English)
Link:http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=1313351