Hey Soompiers!
Get your cameras out and your smiles ready, because Soompi Ulzzang is back and this year it's bigger than ever! K-Pop's biggest beauty contest is now being sponsored by Nega Network -- that's right, the record label behind Brown Eyed Girls, Lunafly, LC9, and many others! Why Nega Network, you may ask? Well, many of you might remember that our last Ulzzang winner was none other than E.Den, who is now one of the main rappers of LC9. Participate in Soompi Ulzzang and you could be the next biggest K-Pop idol!
Need any more proof that Soompi Ulzzang can get you into the business? Here's a special message from E.Den himself, encouraging you to get involved:
The winners and runners-up of Soompi Ulzzang (four in total, two male and two female) will be interviewed by Nega Network via video chat. In addition, the winners will also receive a collection of autographed CDs from the Nega Network artists! As always, the winners and finalists will be determined by audience vote, but Nega Network reserves the right to reserve contestants to move onto the next round.
Registration begins now and will end on Sunday, September 29, 11:59 PM PST, and is open to all registered Soompi users. Here’s the process:
- The first photo will be your official entry. It will consist of one photo of yourself, at least 500 pixels in width and height. Please make sure it is both flattering and accurate. The photo must be full-color and show your entire face. You must be the only subject in the photo (no other people allowed).
- The second photo will be used for verification purposes only and will not be displayed publicly. It will be a photo of yourself holding a handwritten sign which reads “Soompi Ulzzang 2013” and your Soompi username.
2. Email these photos to ulzzang@soompi.com, with your Soompi username in the subject heading.
Entries will be accepted until the end of the registration period. The voting period will begin shortly thereafter. The contest will be elimination-style, with several rounds divided by gender; the number of rounds will depend on the number of entries we receive. Future rounds may or may not have "missions," in the case that Nega Network would like to see the contestants in action! (Hint: It might not be a bad idea to prepare your talents, whatever they may be!)
What are you waiting for? Haven't you always wanted to be a K-Pop idol?
FAQWhat is an ulzzang?
Ulzzang means "best face" in Korean and the word is used both online and in real life. Basically, an ulzzang is someone who has a very attractive face, but most people use the term to describe people who have become popular for their looks.
Who can enter Soompi Ulzzang?
Any registered Soompi member can enter, regardless of race, gender, age, etc., etc.
How will people vote?
The contest will be elimination-style, with several rounds divided by gender; the number of rounds and the number of contestants per round will depend on the number of entries we receive.
What is the prize?
Nega Network will interview the two winners and top two runners-up (two females and two males) for consideration to train and debut as a star. Even if Nega Network does not pick you up, the exposure provided by Soompi Ulzzang has proven very beneficial to past finalists and winners!
In addition, the winners will each receive autographed CDs from the Nega Network artists.
What kind of photo can I use for my entry?
- The photo must be at least 500x500 pixels.
- The more recent the photo, the better. We can accept photos up to six months old.
- Your full face must be visible. Your body does not need to be visible.
- You must be the only subject of the photo.
- The photo should be a flattering and accurate representation of yourself.
Please submit your entries to ulzzang@soompi.com. DO NOT POST THE PHOTOS ON THIS THREAD. This thread is for questions, comments, and feedback only.
That's it for now! If you have any more questions or concerns, please feel free to mention them in this thread. Thanks, and good luck!
Entries Update:
If you sent in more than one entry pic, one will be chosen for you. You will be emailed if something is wrong with your entry (height or width under 400 pixels, or use of a collage).
-SylphidLast Updated 9/20/2013 9:00pm PST
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