Contest Overview
The 『Thailand・Korea Model Contest』 is an annual modeling contest hosted by South Korea's World Culture Association. Based out of Seoul, the World Culture Association also organizes the 'Korea Hanbok Model Contest' to seek out and cultivate the next generation of hanbok, or traditional clothing, models inside Korea. This year's Thailand・Korea Model Contest will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, This Contest is a unique event that gives all women, regardless of race, religion, and culture, the opportunity to be a model.
• Title: Thailand・Korea Model Contest
• Location: Amari Bangkok
• Host: World Culture Association
• Sponsors: Korean Culture Association, W-Times
• Registration Period: April 30th to May 31st
• Semi-Finals: June 8th, 2025 8.30h ~ 13h
• Announcement of Grand Finalists: June 8th, 2025 13h
• Grand Final: June 8th, 2025 16h ~ 19h
• Conditions for participation: Females over the age of 14
• Rent Hanbok dress Fee: 3,000THB
<Contest Policy>
In the event that any Participant is found to be involved in disreputable or illegal activities, the Participant involved will be immediately removed from the Contest, disqualified from future participation, and will potentially face civil charges. Unwarranted activities include fraud, bribery, and any other form of unlawful coersion.
Participation Eligibility and Awards
Eligibility: Who can Apply
1. Those currently living in Thailand
2. Female
3. At least 14 years old (no upper age limit)
Awards
1. 1st Place (1 person)
Invitation to Korea’s largest model contest ‘Korea Hanbok Model Contest 2025’ and gala dinner show as a special guest model(hair/make-up/dress sponsored), round-trip flight ticket to Seoul, hotel accommodation, VIP protocol service during the stay in Seoul, certificate of award, winners photoshoot
2. 2nd Place (1 person)
Invitation to Korea’s largest model contest ‘Korea Hanbok Model Contest 2025’ and gala dinner show as a special guest model(hair/make-up/dress sponsored), round-trip flight ticket to Seoul, hotel accommodation, VIP protocol service during the stay in Seoul, certificate of award, winners photoshoot
3. 3rd Place (1 person)
Invitation to Korea’s largest model contest ‘Korea Hanbok Model Contest 2025’ and gala dinner show as a special guest model(hair/make-up/dress sponsored), round-trip flight ticket to Seoul, hotel accomodation, VIP protocol service during the stay in Seoul, certificate of award, winners photoshoot
4. Excellence Award(1 people)
certificate of award, invitation to Korea’s largest model contest ‘Korea Hanbok Model Contest 2025’ and gala dinner show as a special guest model(hair/make-up/dress sponsored), VIP protocol service during the stay in Seoul, winners photoshoot
※ Flight tickets and hotel accomodation is not included.
5. Honorable Mention Award (1 people)
certificate of award, invitation to Korea’s largest model contest ‘Korea Hanbok Model Contest 2025’ and gala dinner show as a special guest model(hair/make-up/dress sponsored), VIP protocol service during the stay in Seoul, winners photoshoot
※ Flight tickets and hotel accomodation is not included.
6. Popularity Award(15 people)
certificate of award (Photogenic, Best Pose, Best Smile), winners photoshoot
Refund Policy
※ Automatic refunds of the participation fee will be given to Participants who do not pass the document screening. The Participant is not required to request a refund. The refund may take up to 7 business days to process.
※ If a Participant requests a refund prior to the announcement of the document screening results, a full refund will be given.
※ Refund requests will not be processed after the announcement of the Semi-Finalists.