R-16 Korea

R16 Korea

R16 Korea logo.
Awarded for B-boy tournament + Hip-hop and Street Art festival
Country  South Korea
Presented by Cartel Creative, Korea Tourism Organization, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
First awarded May 31, 2007
Official website http://www.r16korea.com

R16 Korea is an annual international b-boy tournament and urban arts cultural festival sponsored primarily by the Korea Tourism Organization and the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[1] 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 subcultures from South Korea and other countries.

Created and Organized by Korea Tourism Organization produced by Cartel Creative Inc., R16 is a celebration of the creative energy behind urban youth culture. Based on a theme of "Respect" (which is what the "R" in R16 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. Korean-American b-boy, singer, and rapper, Jay Park, has been the official ambassador of R16 for years 2011, 2012, and 2013.

Winners

Year Location Battle 1st Place Battle 2nd Place Best Showcase Solo Winner
2014 Seoul, South Korea South Korea Gamblerz Russia Predatorz Russia Predatorz Japan Issei
2013 Seoul, South Korea South Korea Morning of Owl Japan Body Carnival Japan Body Carnival Japan Issei
2012 Seoul, South Korea United States Massive Monkees Kazakhstan Simple System South Korea Jinjo Crew Japan Issei
2011 Seoul, South Korea South Korea Jinjo Crew France Vagabonds South Korea Jinjo Crew Japan Taisuke
2010 Seoul, South Korea South Korea Jinjo Crew France Phase-T South Korea Jinjo Crew Netherlands Just Do It
2009 Incheon, South Korea Japan All Area Crew Russia Top 9 Crew Japan All Area Crew United States Roxrite
2008 Suwon, South Korea South Korea Gamblerz Russia Top 9 Crew Russia Top 9 Crew
2007 Seoul, South Korea South Korea Rivers Crew Finland Flow Mo Crew Japan Mortal Combat

2014

2014 Crew Battle Results

For 2014, R16 Seoul, South Korea on July 6–7 at Olympic Hall, Seoul Olympic Park.

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
                   
       
 China Jokester Crew   W
 United States Super Cr3w   L  
 China Jokester Crew   L
     South Korea Gamblerz   W  
 Australia SKB   L
 South Korea Gamblerz   W  
 South Korea Gamblerz   W
   
   Russia Predatorz   L
 Taiwan Double Kill   L
 Japan Body Carnival   W  
 Japan Body Carnival   L
     Russia Predatorz   W  
 Switzerland KFM   L
 Russia Predatorz   W  
 

2014 Solo B-Boy Battle Results

Issei (Japan) earned the second bid to the Undisputed World Bboy Series at the end of the 2014 year by winning R16 Korea.

Location: Seoul, Korea

Date: July 6, 2014

Judges:

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

Round of 16 Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
                           
           
 Japan Issei   W
 United States Tata   L  
 Japan Issei   W
   Taiwan Boris   L  
 Taiwan Boris   W
 Italy Twizter   L  
 Japan Issei   W
   South Korea Wing   L  
 South Korea Wing   W
 Vietnam Spin   L  
 South Korea Wing   W
   United States Gravity   L  
 United States Gravity   W
 Japan Ayumi   L  
 Japan Issei   W
   Morocco Lil Zoo   L
 China Vision   W
 Laos C-Lil   L  
 South Korea Octopus   W
   China Vision   L  
 South Korea Octopus   W
 Australia Blond   L  
 South Korea Octopus   L
   Morocco Lil Zoo   W   Third Place
 United States Lancer   L
 
 Russia Vados   W  
 Russia Vados   W      
   Morocco Lil Zoo   W        
 Morocco Lil Zoo   W
 United Kingdom Roxy   L  

Issei (Japan) earned the second bid to the Undisputed World BBoy Series at the end of the 2014 year by winning R16 Korea.

2013

For 2013, R16 Seoul, South Korea on July 13–14 at Olympic Hall, Seoul Olympic Park.

2013 Main Event Competition Results

Crew Performance Competition Results:

Crew Battle Results:

Solo Bboy Battle Results:

2013 Crew Battle Results

Crews in bold won their respective battles.

Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
                   
       
 South Korea Morning of Owl   W
 France Melting Force   L  
 South Korea Morning of Owl   W
     Russia Slavic United   L  
 United States Battle Born   L
 Russia Slavic United   W  
 South Korea Morning of Owl   W
   
   Japan Body Carnival   L
 Australia SKB   W
 China Mental Fusion   L  
 Australia SKB   L
     Japan Body Carnival   W  
 Taiwan The Future Crew   L
 Japan Body Carnival   W  
 

2013 Solo B-Boy Battle Results

Location: Seoul, Korea

Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

Round of 16 Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
                           
           
 Philippines Reflex   L
 South Korea Roo   W  
 South Korea Roo   L
   Japan Issei   W  
 South Korea Differ   L
 Japan Issei   W  
 Japan Issei   W
   Bulgaria Slav   L  
 South Korea Vero   W
 France Franklin   L  
 South Korea Vero   L
   Bulgaria Slav   W  
 Bulgaria Slav   W
 Netherlands Niek   L  
 Japan Issei   W
   Australia Blond   L
 United States Dialtone   L
 France Soso   W  
 France Soso   L
   United States Morris   W  
 United States Morris   W
 France Mounir   L  
 United States Morris   L
   Australia Blond   W   Third Place
 Australia Blond   W
 
 China Astro   L  
 Australia Blond   W      
   United States Kareem   L        
 Venezuela Lil G   L
 United States Kareem   W  

2012

2012 Crew Battle Results

For 2012, R16 Seoul, South Korea at Olympic Hall, Seoul Olympic Park.

Crews in bold won their respective battles.

Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
                   
       
 South Korea Jinjo Crew   W
 China Mental Fusion   L  
 South Korea Jinjo Crew   L
     United States Massive Monkeys   W  
 Japan FoundNation   L
 United States Massive Monkeys   W  
 United States Massive Monkees   W
   
   Kazakhstan Simple Systems   L
 Finland Flow Mo   W
 Taiwan KGB   L  
 Finland Flow Mo   L
     Kazakhstan Simple Systems   W  
 Belgium Team Shmetta   L
 Kazakhstan Simple Systems   W  
 

2011

For 2011, R16 Seoul, South Korea on July 2–03 at Olympic Hall, Seoul Olympic Park.

MCs: Jazzy Ivy (Korea) MC Go (Korea)

DJs:

Judges:

2011 Main Event Competition Results

Crew Performance Competition Results:

Crew Battle Results:

Solo Bboy Battle Results:

2011 Main Event Competitor List

Crew

Solo Bboys

Showcase & Performing Artists

2010

For 2010, R16 was brought back to Seoul, South Korea on July 3–04 at Olympic Hall, Seoul Olympic Park.

MCs: Jazzy Ivy (Korea) MC Go (Korea) Dumbfoundead (USA)

DJs:

Judges:

2010 Main Event Competition Results

Crew Performance Competition Results:

Crew Battle Results:

Solo Bboy Battle Results:

2010 Main Event Competitor List

Crew

Solo Bboys Neguin: Brazil Wing: Korea Lil Kev: France Lil G: Venezuela El Nino: Dominican Republic Just Do It: The Netherlands Palmer: USA Linh 3T: Vietnam

2009

For 2009, R16 was held in Metropolitan City of Incheon, South Korea on Sept 25 ~ 27 at Main Stage.

MCs: Jazzy Ivy Make One

DJs:

Judges:

2009 Main Event Competition Results

Crew Performance Competition Results:

Crew Battle Results:

2009 Main Event Competitor List

2008

For 2008, R16 was held in Suwon City, South Korea on May 31 and June 1 at Suwon Olympic Hall.

MCs: Jazzy Ivy Ivan

DJs:

Judges:

2008 Main Event Competition Results

Crew Performance Competition Results:

Crew Battle Results:

2008 Main Event Competitor List

2007

The 2007 was held in downtown Seoul, South Korea on June 1 and 2 at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium.

MCs:

DJs:

Judges:

2007 Main Event Competition Results

Crew Performance Competition Results:

Crew Battle Results:

2007 Main Event Competitor List

References

  1. ↑ Salon.com article on Korean Hip Hop, Retrieved June 26, 2009

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