R-16 Korea
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R-16 Korea is an annual international b-boy tournament and urban arts cultural festival sponsored primarily by the Korea Tourism Organization
and the South Korea
n Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The main event features sixteen B-Boy crews representing fifteen countries competing in a two day tournament for world championship titles in two categories: best crew performance and best crew battle.
The festival features graffiti
artists, street wear designers, musical performers and dancers who specialize in hip-hop, popping
, locking
and other urban arts subculture
s from South Korea and other countries.
Created and produced by Cartel Creative, R-16 is a celebration of the creative energy behind urban youth culture
. Based on a theme of "Respect" (which is what the "R" in R-16 refers to), the tournament and festivals were first held in 2007 in the city of Seoul
. The 2008 event took place in the city of Suwon
The 2009 event host is the Metropolitan City of Incheon
and the 2010 event was brought back to Seoul City. The event will continue annually, as the Hip Hop culture has recognized South Korean b-boys as a special part of its history.
MCs:
Jazzy Ivy
Make One
DJs:
Judges:
Crew Battle Results:
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MCs:
Jazzy Ivy
Ivan
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Crew Battle Results:
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Korea Tourism Organization
The Korea Tourism Organization is a statutory organization of the Republic of Korea under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and is commissioned to promote the country's tourism industry.-Overview:...
and the South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The main event features sixteen B-Boy crews representing fifteen countries competing in a two day tournament for world championship titles in two categories: best crew performance and best crew battle.
The festival features graffiti
Graffiti
Graffiti is the name for images or lettering scratched, scrawled, painted or marked in any manner on property....
artists, street wear designers, musical performers and dancers who specialize in hip-hop, popping
Popping
Popping is a street dance and one of the original funk styles that came from California during the 1960s-70s. It is based on the technique of quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to cause a jerk in the dancer's body, referred to as a pop or a hit...
, locking
Locking (dance)
Locking is a style of funk dance, which is today also associated with hip hop. The name is based on the concept of locking movements, which basically means freezing from a fast movement and "locking" in a certain position, holding that position for a short while and then continuing in the same...
and other urban arts subculture
Subculture
In sociology, anthropology and cultural studies, a subculture is a group of people with a culture which differentiates them from the larger culture to which they belong.- Definition :...
s from South Korea and other countries.
Created and produced by Cartel Creative, R-16 is a celebration of the creative energy behind urban youth culture
Youth subculture
A youth subculture is a youth-based subculture with distinct styles, behaviors, and interests. Youth subcultures offer participants an identity outside of that ascribed by social institutions such as family, work, home and school...
. Based on a theme of "Respect" (which is what the "R" in R-16 refers to), the tournament and festivals were first held in 2007 in the city of Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
. The 2008 event took place in the city of Suwon
Suwon
Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A major city of over a million inhabitants, Suwon lies approximately south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety"....
The 2009 event host is the Metropolitan City of Incheon
Incheon
The Incheon Metropolitan City is located in northwestern South Korea. The city was home to just 4,700 people when Jemulpo port was built in 1883. Today 2.76 million people live in the city, making it Korea’s third most populous city after Seoul and Busan Metropolitan City...
and the 2010 event was brought back to Seoul City. The event will continue annually, as the Hip Hop culture has recognized South Korean b-boys as a special part of its history.
Winners
| Year | Location | Battle 1st Place | Battle 2nd Place | Best Showcase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Seoul Seoul Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world... , South Korea South Korea The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south... |
 South Korea Jinjo Crew |
 Early Modern France Vagabonds |
South Korea Jinjo Crew |
| 2010 | Seoul Seoul Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world... , South Korea South Korea The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south... |
South Korea Jinjo Crew |
Early Modern France Phase-T |
South Korea Jinjo Crew |
| 2009 | Incheon Incheon The Incheon Metropolitan City is located in northwestern South Korea. The city was home to just 4,700 people when Jemulpo port was built in 1883. Today 2.76 million people live in the city, making it Korea’s third most populous city after Seoul and Busan Metropolitan City... , South Korea South Korea The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south... |
 Japan All Area Crew |
 Russia Top 9 Crew |
Japan All Area Crew |
| 2008 | Suwon Suwon Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A major city of over a million inhabitants, Suwon lies approximately south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety".... , South Korea South Korea The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south... |
South Korea Gamblerz Crew |
Russia Top 9 Crew |
Russia Top 9 Crew |
| 2007 | Seoul Seoul Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world... , South Korea South Korea The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south... |
South Korea Rivers Crew |
 Finland Flow Mo Crew |
Japan Mortal Combat |
2009
For 2009, R-16 was held in Metropolitan City of Incheon, South Korea on Sept 25 ~ 27 at Main Stage.MCs:
Jazzy Ivy
Make One
DJs:
- DJ Skeme Richards (USA)
- DJ Renegade (UK)
- DJ Light (Japan)
- DJ Wreckx (Korea)
- DJ Tee (Japan)
Judges:
- Ken Swift (USA)
- YNOT (USA)
- Storm (Germany)
- Lilou (France)
- Ducky (Korea)
2009 Main Event Competition Results
Crew Performance Competition Results:- Best Show: All Area Crew (Japan)
Crew Battle Results:
- First Place: All Area Crew (Japan)
- Second Place: Top 9 Crew (Russia)
2009 Main Event Competitor List
- Canada: Super Naturalz Crew
- China: STO Crew
- Finland: Sticky Ruckus Crew
- France: Silent Trix Crew
- Poland: Polskee Flavour Crew
- Netherlands: Hustle Kidz
- Portugal: Momentum Crew
- Spain: Arcopom Crew
- Japan: All Area Crew
- Ukraine: East Side Bboyz
- Singapore: Radikal Forze
- Russia: Top 9 Crew
- Taiwan: Formosa
- USA: Renegade Rockers
- South Korea: Rivers Crew
- South Korea: Gamblerz Crew
2008
For 2008, R-16 was held in Suwon City, South Korea on May 31 and June 1 at Suwon Olympic HallSuwon Gymnasium
Suwon Gymnasium is an indoor sporting arena located in Suwon, South Korea. The capacity of the arena is 5,145 people and was built in 1963 to host handball events at the 1988 Summer Olympics. Today it forms part of Suwon Civil Stadium.-References:...
.
MCs:
Jazzy Ivy
Ivan
DJs:
- DJ Renegade
- DJ Light
- DJ Wreckx
- DJ Jus Jones
- DJ Cut Nice
Judges:
- Ken SwiftKen SwiftKen Swift is a second generation B-boy, or breakdancer, and former Vice President of the Rock Steady Crew of which he was a long time member and key figure. He is now President of the Breaklife and VII Gems Hip Hop movement in NYC. Widely known in the B-Boy world as "the Epitome of a B-Boy," Ken...
- Cros One
- Storm
- Maurizio
- Katsu
2008 Main Event Competition Results
Crew Performance Competition Results:- First Place: Top 9 Crew (Russia)
- Second Place: Gamblerz Crew (South Korea)
Crew Battle Results:
- First Place: Gamblerz Crew (South Korea)
- Second Place: Top 9 Crew (Russia)
- Third Place: Brazil All-Star Crew (Brazil)
- Fourth Place: Rivers Crew (South Korea)
2008 Main Event Competitor List
- Belgium: Hoochen Crew
- Brazil: Brazil All-Star Crew
- Denmark: Natural Effects Crew
- France: Pockemon Crew
- Germany: Funk Fellaz Crew
- Netherlands: Funky Dope Manouvres
- Israel: Unstoppable Lions
- Italy: Rapid Soul Moves
- Japan: Turn Phrase Crew
- China: Pioneer Crew
- Norway: Ghost Crew
- Russia: Top 9 Crew
- Republic of South Africa: Immortal Style
- USA: Super Crew
- South Korea: Rivers Crew
- South Korea: Gamblerz Crew
2007
The 2007 was held in downtown Seoul, South Korea on June 1 and 2 at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium.MCs:
- Jazzy Ivy
- Ivan
DJs:
- DJ Element
- DJ Renegade
- DJ Wreckx
- DJ Light
- DJ Jinmoo
- DJ Dust
- DJ Jun
Judges:
- Ken SwiftKen SwiftKen Swift is a second generation B-boy, or breakdancer, and former Vice President of the Rock Steady Crew of which he was a long time member and key figure. He is now President of the Breaklife and VII Gems Hip Hop movement in NYC. Widely known in the B-Boy world as "the Epitome of a B-Boy," Ken...
- Lil'Ceasar
- Poe One
- Crazy
- Swift Rock
2007 Main Event Competition Results
Crew Performance Competition Results:- First Place: Mortal Combat (Japan)
- Second Place: Drifterz Crew (South Korea)
- Cyon Award: Tsunami All Stars (Brazil)
Crew Battle Results:
- First Place: Rivers Crew (South Korea)
- Second Place: Flow Mo Crew (Finland)
- Third Place: Massive Monkees (USA)
- Fourth Place: Tsunami All Stars (Brazil)
- Fresh Award: Style Crax (Germany)
2007 Main Event Competitor List
- Addstars
- Flow Mo Crew
- Ground Scatter
- Sto Crew
- Style Crax
- Formosa
- Knuckle Head Zoo
- Massive Monkees
- Mortal Combat
- No Half Stepping
- Figure 2 Style
- Soul Mavericks
- Tsunami All Stars
- Super Naturalz
- Drifterz Crew
- Rivers Crew