Who can't help but to get caught up in the dance moves and catchy lyrics of KPop tunes? Perhaps you've got all the moves and words down. Here's your opportunity to bring it to the stage!

The 4th K-POP Singing & Dancing Battle is your chance to show off what you've got. Put your name in the hat and audition on Saturday, September 6th. But you have to hurry, the deadline to apply is this Friday, August 29th at 5:00 pm.

This 4 day event is part of the 41st LA Korean Festival to be held from Thursday, September 18 through Sunday, September 21st at Seoul International Park in Koreatown.

To be Eligible, an applicant and the majority of group members should meet the following requirements.

1. Non-Korean or with mixed racial background whose native language is not Korean. OR
2. 2nd/3rd generation Korean American born and raised in the U.S, whose native language is not Korean.
   
3. Persons under the age of 18 must have written permission from a parent or legal guardian.
   

Prizes are as follows:
1st - (MVP): $500 plus Smartphone sponsored by LAKFF
2nd - $200 (2 Teams)
Popularity Prizes - $100 (2 teams)

As the Korean following, known as Hallyu, continues to rise in popularity throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America, events like these have swelled in attendance. 400,000 are expected to attend over the 4 days to participate in a variety of activities this year. Check out the event site through this link: LAKFF.

Organized in 1973, the Los Angeles Korean Festival Foundation was founded by leaders of the Korean immigrant community of the greater LA area.  These leaders saw the importance of preserving their ethnic identity and organized this Festival.  The Los Angeles Korean Festival is one of the largest ethnic celebrations in the nation.

 The mission of this festival was summed up on Eventbrite:
"The mission of the Los Angeles Korean Festival is not only to provide an opportunity for the young Korean-American second generation to appreciate their culture and heritage, but also to serve as an instrument for which people from all ethnic groups can learn and experience Korean culture."

So don't hesitate! Take the next step and submit your application today. Apply here!



by Melodie Everson
Blossom Petal Productions and EXTREME Hallyu fan
Founder of  To: Hallyu, with Love

To: Hallyu, with Love!

Here are TONS of ways to increase your odds of winning this weekend. Click on the underlined links to get you there faster!

1. At To: Hallyu, with Love website

• Refer a friend (have them write your name in the comment box and you'll BOTH get  5 bonus points!)
• Comment on our blog post (Not much, I know. We're new)
  
• Share a blog on your Facebook, Twitter, etc. (3 points)
  
• In a forum – comment on a topic or create one of your own
  
• Make a suggestion for the Store
  
• Fill out the contact form
  
  

1. On Facebook: 

• Like us!
  
• Share a post (2 points!)
• Tag a picture with tohallyuwithlove. (3 points!)
• Invite your friends (make sure they mention your name)

1. Follow us on Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram
   

• post on any of these a pic of yourself at KCON's CNBlue Fan Booth and add the hashtag #TOHALLYUWITHLOVE. (BIG bonus here! 5 entries)
  
  

One last HUGE way to a BIG thank you from us at KCON, personally find me at the convention. I'll be everywhere with the royal blue shirt that says: “I CAN'T KEEP CALM IT'S HALLYU TIME!” on the back and our logo on the front. Message me on Facebook if you can't find me. (10 points!!!)

Visit our site often, suggest lots! Let us know what you are thinking about. We are all about YOU!

Visit the CNBlue USA Boice Fan Club Booth for great give-aways and photo opps with life-sized cutouts of Yong Hwa, Jong Hyun, Min Hyuk, and Jang Shin. 

To celebrate the official launching of our site, we will be meeting with Hallyu fans during KCON at the CNBLUE USA fan booth. Come take a picture with life-sized Yong Hwa, Jong Hyun, Min Hyuk, and Jung Shin! These prizes and more are going to be given out during daily drawings to new followers of "To: Hallyu, with Love" on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and our website!

Just days away from KCON. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the parcel from Korea containing the prizes to be given out at the CNBlue Fan booth. Make sure you come by and register for the prizes to be handed out throughout both days of the convention.