2026 K-Gagok Superstar
Presented by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS)
Competition Schedule
1st Round Application: May 1 (Fri) – June 11 (Thu), 2026
(Deadline: June 11 (Thu), 6:00 PM KST)2nd Round Application: June 13 (Sat) – July 8 (Wed), 2026
Final Round: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Final Round Venue: KBS (Korean Broadcasting System), South Korea
"2026 K-Gagok SUPERSTAR" is a music show-style vocal competition in which foreign vocalists compete by singing Korean art songs, in line with the global interest in Korea. This program aims to widely promote Korean art songs not only domestically but also internationally.
1) Competition Schedule
1st Round Application: May 1 (Fri) – June 11 (Thu), 2026
(Deadline: June 11 (Thu), 6:00 PM KST)2nd Round Application: June 13 (Sat) – July 8 (Wed), 2026
Final Round: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Final Round Venue: KBS (Korean Broadcasting System), South Korea
2) Eligibility: Foreign nationals born outside of Korea before 2008
3) How to Apply: Official Email Submission (gagok@kbs.co.kr)
Please send a video of yourself singing one of the 42 official Korean art songs selected by KBS for the preliminary round, along with a self-introduction letter, to the official email address.
The list of preliminary songs and the self-introduction form can be found on the official website. If you have difficulty accessing the official website, please contact us at: gagok@kbs.co.kr
If you need sheet music, please contact us at gagok@kbs.co.kr
2026 K-GAGOK Superstar Official Website:
https://program.kbs.co.kr/1tv/culture/gagok
List of 42 Official Songs for the 2026 K-GAGOK Superstar Preliminary Round:
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