Contest Guidelines
Theme
Feel free to transform the five WASHZ friends however you like!
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Merchandise
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Shorts/Reels
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Instagram Comics (webcomics)
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Emojis
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Illustration
※ Wait! You can apply for more than one (ex. Merchandise design and emojis
Categories
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General - Individuals aged 19 and over (born in 2006 or earlier)
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Youth - Individuals aged 13 to 18 (born between 2007 and 2012)
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Children - Individuals aged 7 to 12 (born between 2013 and 2018)
※ Please note: You can only apply for one category!
Work Field/Specification
✏️ Merchandise
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Content: Product* Design (3D renderings, mockup images, etc.)
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Size: No restrictions
※Household items, fashion accessories, children's products, stationery, office supplies, common goods, etc.
📹 Shorts/Reels
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Content: 15 to 60 seconds animation
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Size: 1080 x 1920 px (MP4 or AVI
🖼️ Instagram Comics (webcomics)
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Content: 6 to 20 panels including cover
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Size: 1,080 x 1,080 px per panel (1:1 aspect ratio) 300 dpi (JPG or PNG file)
🤩Emojis
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Content: 16 or more emojis (free to use texts)
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Size: 360 x 360 px / 72 dpi / RGB
※ Character creation intention and description of the work are required
🖌️ Illustration
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Quantity: 1 original file (PSD, Ai(Illustrator), etc.), 1 jpg file
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Size: A3 (297*420mm), jpg, 300dpi
Submission Period
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Online : 2025.04.23 ~ 05.31 18:00(KST)
※ There is no limit to the number of entries per person, but duplicate awards will not be given.
※ Entries created using AI technologies, including generative AI, are not eligible for the contest.
Judging Process
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Evaluation on submitted digital files
Inquiry
Awards
Grand Prize (1 winner)
4,000 USD
General [First Place] (1)
1,500 USD
Youth [First Place] (1)
1,500 USD
Children [First Place] (1)
1,500 USD
General [Excellence] (2)
750 USD
Youth [Excellence] (2)
750 USD
Children [Excellence] (2)
750 USD
Special Prize (2)
750 USD
※ Even if a work has been selected as a winning entry, the award may be canceled and any prize money must be returned if issues arise (e.g., objections or complaints) and an investigation determines a violation.
※ Winning entries may be modified, edited, or otherwise used for promotional purposes
Key Dates
Online Submission
2025.04.23 ~ 05.31 18:00(KST)
Announcement
of Results
Scheduled for May 2025
※ Winners will be contacted individually and announced on the official website
Award Ceremony
Scheduled for June 2025
※ Details regarding the ceremony and exhibition will be announced at a later date.
Important Notes
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Entries that are not created by the applicant will be disqualified from judging.
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Award recipients are expected to attend the award ceremony unless there are unavoidable circumstances.
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If any part of the application is found to be false, or if any violations are discovered even after the award is granted, the prize will be revoked and all awards and prize money must be returned.
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Applicants are fully responsible, both civilly and criminally, for any issues related to portrait rights, copyrights, or other legal matters associated with their submissions.
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Entries created using AI technologies, including generative AI, are not eligible for submission.
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Winners are responsible for any taxes or fees incurred on prize money.
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Winning works may be adapted into video content and distributed.