Storyline
It's 2050 and you are on the way to work, you decide to turn on the radio for some white noise while driving. All you're hearing as you switch through the channels is Frenchcore and Bootleg remixes, nothing that piques your interest.
There's a station you don't recognise... "KPMC 3112", your curiosity gets the best of you so you decide to tune in.
// ▓▓ ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ ▓▓▓▓▓▓ //
// He▓▓o? ▓▒▒ yo▓ h▒ar me? //
You try to turn it off, but the buttons are jammed. Stupid car.
// Can ▒ a▒k you a f░░our? //
// I░ll make it quick. //
Are they...talking to me..?
// Barely anyone tunes in anymore, so I need all the help I can get. //
// I'm running a project, ### -- Ahem, I mean osu! KPMC. //
// I don't have much time to explain, but I want you to join. Don't worry, you will be paid handsomely. //
// I'll tra░smit the informa░▒▒n ▒▒ y▓u, wa▒▒ pat▓▓▓▓l▓ //
Damn it, the signal cut out. What is this project... Queendom 3?
Your watch lights up with a notification, a new message from #sd_kpop. But how did they get my contact details?!
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There's a station you don't recognise... "KPMC 3112", your curiosity gets the best of you so you decide to tune in.
// He▓▓o? ▓▒▒ yo▓ h▒ar me? //
You try to turn it off, but the buttons are jammed. Stupid car.
// I░ll make it quick. //
Are they...talking to me..?
// I'm running a project, ### -- Ahem, I mean osu! KPMC. //
// I don't have much time to explain, but I want you to join. Don't worry, you will be paid handsomely. //
// I'll tra░smit the informa░▒▒n ▒▒ y▓u, wa▒▒ pat▓▓▓▓l▓ //
Damn it, the signal cut out. What is this project... Queendom 3?
Your watch lights up with a notification, a new message from #sd_kpop. But how did they get my contact details?!
#sd_kpop brings you the first iteration of our K-Pop Mapping Contest (KPMC #1), starting with osu!mania.
We have found there is quite a big k-pop shaped hole in the mania scene, so whether you're a new or a seasoned mapper, everyone is free (and encouraged) to participate. So make your choice, YES or YES!
You just need to follow one song rule: Korean Pop only.
So... brush off the dust from your playlists, scour the web for the deepest nugu groups, or just search "kpop" on YouTube. It is time to map AS IF IT'S YOUR LAST!
Not sure where to start? Check out these playlists: Ranked Section / Ilham’s YT Playlist / fvrex’s Spotify Playlist
Format
Schedule
- osu!mania 4K~7K.
- For this first iteration of KPMC, allowed Keymode is 4K, 5K, 6K, and 7K. Other Keymodes are not considered in this contest (including n+1 playstyle). - Open song choice.
- No specific song has been selected for this contest. Therefore, you may choose your preferred song, as long as it is in Korean language and Pop as the genre of the song (Extensive remix that transforms the original music into an electronic genre is prohibited. However, adaptations into similar genres, such as rock, are permitted).
Schedule
- Forum Post:
28/06/2025 - Beatmapping Phase:
29/06/2025 - 17/08/2025* - Judging Phase:
18/08/2025 - 20/09/2025* - Result Announcement: << Contest Concluded!
28/09/2025*
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(*) Schedule may vary based on the number of submissions.
Rules
Please read the following contest rules. Any violation of the rules below may result in penalties, such as disqualification from the contest, or point deduction.
Judging Criteria
The evaluation criteria are as follows:
- Judges' scores will be standardized using the Mappers' Guild formula: judge X's final score = (judge X's raw score - judge X's average raw score) / judge X's standard deviation.
Please read the following contest rules. Any violation of the rules below may result in penalties, such as disqualification from the contest, or point deduction.
- osu!mania 4K~7K only.
- Submission should be one difficulty with difficulty range at Hard or higher.
- Beatmap creation must strictly adhere to the Ranking Criteria.
- Song Duration should be rankable with only one difficulty. Or else, it will deduct your Rankability score.
- The beatmap must include a background that complies with the Visual Content Considerations.
- The beatmap must include at least a custom hitnormal file.
- Collaboration work is not allowed in this contest; the map you submit should be made by yourself.
- The submitted file must be in (.osz) format and fully playable in the osu! client.
- Videos, Skins, and Storyboards are not allowed.
- Submitting your work on BSS before the Result Announcement is forbidden.
Judging Criteria
The evaluation criteria are as follows:
- Music Representation (15pts): how well the map reflects the music, through its emphasis, patterning, etc.
- Creativity (15pts): how the map stands out compared to the other submissions.
- Rankability (5pts): how suitable the map is for ranking. This means ensuring it is timed correctly and follows osu!mania Ranking Criteria (both overall and difficulty-specific).
- Judge Impression (5pts): how well the judges believe the map is put together. They can award points based on aspects they find noteworthy or memorable.
- Judges' scores will be standardized using the Mappers' Guild formula: judge X's final score = (judge X's raw score - judge X's average raw score) / judge X's standard deviation.
What to do before submitting:
- Ensure that the Creator field in the beatmap settings is set to your osu! Username before submitting.
Also, rename the (.osz) file to [Your Username].osz — for example: Ilham.osz. - Only one difficulty is allowed per participant.
- It is recommended that the submitted (.osz) file is exported directly from the osu! client editor.
- Submit your entry by uploading the (.osz) file to Google Drive, then providing the shareable link on the submission page.
Make sure the link has download permission. - The submission page is located at KPMC #1 (osu!mania)
- You are allowed to update your submitted file by re-uploading it and changing the link on the submission page.
As long as it is still within the Beatmapping Phase.
The prizes for the winning entries are as follows:
(*) If the number of participants reaches 10 or more, the badge will be proposed
- 1st Place: 6-months supporter tag + 2 nominations on the winning entry + Beatmap Banner (must be used on BSS submission for ranked) + Profile Badge*
- 2nd Place: 4-months supporter tag + Beatmap Banner
- 3rd Place: 2-months supporter tag + Beatmap Banner
(*) If the number of participants reaches 10 or more, the badge will be proposed
If you have any inquiries regarding this contest, please reach out to the organizers through the following persons:
Winners
Winning Entry:
Runner Up:
Third Place:
Result Video | Result Sheet
Playtester (
*) Submissions was anonymous to playtester, and picked outside Top 3
If you experience any inconvenience related to this contest, you may submit your concerns through the following link: https://tcomm.hivie.tn/reports/create