R-16 Korea


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. 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 B-Boy tournament is notable for employing its own unique judging system that uses criteria and scoring to decide a winner, and to provide a transparent and fair competition.
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.

History

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", 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 from 2011 until 2013. Since 2014, R-16 Korea partnered up with the World BBoy Series and helped create Undisputed, an event to crown the solo world b-boy champion.
In 2016, the funding from the Korean government was cancelled and the competition was not held in 2017 and 2018.

Winners

2019

In 2019 edition, Korean-sport brand FILA bought the naming rights for the competition, and the competition has therefore been named the 2019 FILA Respect Culture for sponsorship reasons.

2019 Crew Battle Results

Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Date: September 14, 2019
Judges:
Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

2019 Solo B-Boy Battle Results

Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Date: September 14, 2019
Judges:
Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

2016

In 2016, R16 changed the name to be Respect Culture due to particular things toward Korean government funding. Instead of held in South Korea as usual, Respect Culture will be held in Taipei, Taiwan along with Challenge Cup.

2016 Crew Battle Results

Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Date: December 11, 2016
Judges:
Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

2016 Solo B-Boy Battle Results

Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Date: December 11, 2016
Judges:
Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

2015

2015 Crew Battle results

In 2015, R16 changed its format for their crew battles. Each country will now have the best possible team to represent the entire nation. Two wildcard members will join the one-on-one b-boy winner and the 4-member crew winner to form a 7-member national team to represent their country at the World Finals.
R16 was held in Seoul, South Korea on September 12–13 at Junggu Jangchung Gymnasium.
Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

2015 Solo B-Boy Battle Results

Location: Seoul, Korea
Date: September 12, 2015
Judges:
Individuals in bold won their respective battles.
Menno earned the fourth bid to the Undisputed World BBoy Series at the end of the 2015 year by winning R16 Korea.

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.

2014 Solo B-Boy Battle Results

Issei earned the second bid to the Undisputed 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.
Issei 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.
Artist Line-up
MCs:
Snipa
MC Go
DJs:
  • DJ Skeme Richards
  • DJ Wreckx
  • DJ Kaistar
  • DJ Light
  • DJ BlesOne
LIVE Band - Warsaw Band
Bboy Judges
  • Ronnie
  • Wing
  • Icey Ice
  • Lamine
  • Fever One
Popping Judges
  • Salah
  • Boogaloo Kin
  • Madoka
Locking Judges
  • Moon
  • Kenzo
  • J.Soul
Solo Bboy
  • 1. Lil G -
  • 2. Differ -
  • 3. Morris -
  • 4. Vero -
  • 5. MAMSKI -
  • 6. Issei -
  • 7. Mounir -
  • 8. Kareem -
  • 9. Blonde -
  • 10. Reflex -
  • 11. Astro -
  • 12. Dialtone -
  • 13. SoSo -
  • 14. Slav -
  • 15. R16 예선전 결과 #1
  • 16. R16 예선전 결과 #2
Solo Locking Final 8
  • A Wei
  • Take-C
  • Luna
  • Funky Gecko
  • Cee Kay
  • R16 예선전 결과 #1
  • R16 예선전 결과 #2
  • R16 예선전 결과 #3
Solo Popping Final 8
  • Han
  • Atzo
  • Hoan
  • Bibi
  • Josh
  • R16 예선전 결과 #1
  • R16 예선전 결과 #2
  • R16 예선전 결과 #3
Crew Final 8

2013 Main Event Competition Results

Crew Performance Competition Results:
Crew Battle Results:
Solo Bboy Battle Results:
Crews in bold won their respective battles.

2013 Solo B-Boy Battle Results

Location: Seoul, Korea
Individuals in bold won their respective battles.

2012

2012 Crew Battle Results

For 2012, R16 Seoul, South Korea at Olympic Hall, Seoul Olympic Park.
Crews in bold won their respective battles.

2012 Solo B-Boy Battle Results

Bboys in bold won their respective battles.

2011

For 2011, R16 Seoul, South Korea on July 2–03 at Olympic Hall, Seoul Olympic Park.
MCs:
Jazzy Ivy
MC Go
DJs:
Judges:
Crew Performance Competition Results:
Crew Battle Results:
Solo Bboy Battle Results:
Crew
Solo Bboys
Showcase & Performing Artists
For 2010, R16 was brought back to Seoul, South Korea on July 3–04 at Olympic Hall, Seoul Olympic Park.
MCs:
Jazzy Ivy
MC Go
Dumbfoundead
DJs:
Judges:
Crew Performance Competition Results:
Crew Battle Results:
Solo Bboy Battle Results:
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:
Crew Performance Competition Results:
Crew Battle Results:
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:
Crew Performance Competition Results:
Crew Battle Results:
The 2007 was held in downtown Seoul, South Korea on June 1 and 2 at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium.
MCs:
DJs:
Judges:
Crew Performance Competition Results:
Crew Battle Results: