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THE JUDGES

THE JUDGES

2024

K-Pop contest jury

Mion

Award-winning Japanese singer-songwriter from Nagoya, Aichi, who ranked No. 1 on the Oricon Singles Charts with her hit single “Summer Magic.” She has a long experience performin original music (J-Pop, J-Rock and ballads) and covers of famous anime songs on stages around the world.

Ssoju Korean judge and K-Pop Dance Fight Fest

Ssoju

Talented Korean choreographer who specializes in working with idols in South Korea. His career has spanned several dance experiences with well-known groups such as Lesserafim, BTS, Billy and many others. In addition, he has made his mark as a dancer in numerous concerts and TV shows, contributing his skill and passion to the K-Pop entertainment scene in Korea and the rest of the world.

Genevieve, K-Pop contest judge

Genevieve

Stage and screen actor from Los Angeles whose work can be found on Disney+, Hulu and ABC. Genevieve is also a renowned cosplayer who takes her shows around the world, and has judged cosplay contests of the highest level. As an artist she is perfectly aware of what is needed to succeed on a stage!

2025

Mika Kobayashi artist

Kobayashi Mika

Japanese piano singer and performer, she has sung numerous songs from anime and video game soundtracks. Mika is a natural born live performance artist who travels anywhere in and out of Japan, and makes her live show a success every time. As a performer, she has lent her voice to very famous anime series and video games, including: Ringing Fate, The Promised Neverland, Attack of the Giants, Gundam UC, Aldonoa Zero, Final Fantasy XI, Xenoblade X and many others.

Jay Kim K-Pop contest judge

Jay Kim

Korean coreographer, he has collaborated with artists such as Luhan, Jay Park, The Boyz and many others. He teaches at prestigious schools such as 1Million and Millennium dance and is a dance trainer at Loen Entertainment and Forest Entertainment. Jay has taken his international workshops to 55 countries and 115 cities. He has been a judge at: Battlegrounds Philippines, UDO Asia-Paific Chanmpionships, K-Pop World Festival in different countries such as Peru, India, Nigeria, Sweden, Mexico and Ireland, and was a judge at the final of the Italian national championship K-Pop Dance Fight Fest.

Imanaka Minori judge in the dance contest

Imanaka Misato

Expressive artist working as an actress, dancer and choreographer. Misato specializes in jazz/hip hop, a style that blends feminine lines with the groove of hip hop, and in tap dance, where she harnesses body awareness developed through dance. With her dance experience in New York, she delivers passion-filled performances without being limited by genres. Her career as an actress allows her to express emotions with delicacy and dynamism, making her stage presence unique. She tours the world with the group Samurai Artist Kamui.

2026

Taejun K-Pop corepgrapher

TAEJUN

Dancer for the crews Timt and Zipup, and former Korean idol. He teaches at the Just Jerk Dance Academy, one of the most well-known dance schools in South Korea, and works as a choreographer for groups such as Cortis and other artists in the K-pop scene. During his idol career, he served as a main dancer, standing out for his technique, stage presence, and urban style.

Korean Kpop DJ Fat Lips

Fat Lips

Korean, known on social media as DJ Fat Lips, he is one of the organizers behind K-Pop Night events across Europe, especially in Romania. A deep expert in Korean pop music, he is among the founders of Rise of Korea, the agency behind K-pop events such as the Roko K-Pop Night.

Spill the Tea K-Pop Judge

Spill the Tea

Her work ranges from cosplay and original music to live performances, with a strong focus on personal expression and storytelling. Professionally trained in acting, dance, and aerial arts, she creates spectacular performances featuring original characters accompanied by her own music. As a singer-songwriter, she has released five original singles and is planning to release a full album.

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