High School Style Icon

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| genre = Fashion, Variety Show, Survival Show

| starring = Kim Hee-chul

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| country = South Korea

| language = Korean

| runtime = 70 minutes

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| network = YouTube

| num_seasons = 2

| first_aired = {{Start date|2019|06|07}}

| last_aired = {{End date|2020|05|11}}

| num_episodes = 15

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High School Style Icon ({{korean|고등학생 간지대회}}) is a South Korean survival audition program. It airs on YouTube on Monday, at 20:00 (KST).{{Cite news |script-title=ko:유튜브 패션 서바이벌 '고등학생 간지 대회 시즌2' 개막|url=http://www.sommeliertimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=16135|accessdate=April 27, 2020|language=ko}}{{Cite news |script-title=ko:김희철·레디, 각각 '고등학생 간지대회' MC와 심사위원|url=https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/2019052174624|accessdate=June 15, 2019|language=ko}}{{cite web|url=https://m.fashionbiz.co.kr:6001/index.asp?idx=177355|script-title=ko:패션예능 '고등학생 간지대회' 시즌2 개막 |date=March 30, 2020|website=Fashionbiz}}

Format

High School Style Icon is a fashion audition program, which is produced by Blank Corporation and broadcast for high school students via YouTube and Naver TV.{{Cite news |script-title=ko: 블랭크, 패션 서바이벌 '고등학생 간지대회 시즌2' 개막|url=https://www.mobiinside.co.kr/2020/03/30/blank/|accessdate= May 12, 2020|language=ko}} In season 1, 13 high school students compete in different fashion challenges and in Season 2, 20 high school students participate.

The program is conducted in a survival way, and the participants who pass the preliminary round are eliminated through various missions, and the final winner is given an annual salary of 100 million won ($90,000 USD), Hyodo Benz, and an opportunity to launch their own brand. In Season 2, a trip to Paris will also be awarded.

Host

Judging Panel

  • Park Tae Il (Season 1-2)
  • Reddy (Season 1-2)
  • Han Hyeyeon (Season 1-2)
  • Moon Gabi (Season 1)
  • Stephanie Lee (Season 2)
  • Eum Hyeokjin (Season 2)

Season 1

= Contestants =

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Name

! Age

! Highschool

! Ranking

Ju Seunghyun

|19

|Korea Fashion Design Occupational College

|

Park Seongjin

|19

|Ulsan Samsan Highschool

|

Choi Junghun

|18

|Busan Namil Highschool

|

Lim Hwisun

|18

|Whimoon Highschool

|2

Yun Subin

|19

|Sokcho Girl's Highschool

|

Oh Yoonseo

|19

|Apgujeong Highschool

|

Shim Suhyun

|18

|Yangcheon Highschool

|3

Yu Bi

|19

|Seoul Design Highschool

|1

Lee Changbin

|19

|Ilsan International Convention Highschool

|

Oh Narim

|19

|Daegu Hyehwa Girl's Highschool

|

Geum Gyojin

|18

|Daegu Kyeongmyeong Girl's Highschool

|

Jeong Leemong

|19

|Suwon

|

Jeon Junwu

|19

|Seocho School of Cultural Arts and Information

|

= Mission =

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order

! Mission

! 1st place and winner

! Drop out

First meeting mission

| Carrier Styling

| Ju Seunghyun

| X

1st mission

| Keyword Styling

| Yu Bi

| Oh Yoonseo

2nd mission

| Hipster Styling

| Flexo team

| Park Seongjin, Choi Junghun

3rd mission

| Similar Look OOTD

| Jeong Leemong, Geum Gyojin

| Oh Narim, Lee Changbin, Ju Seunghyun

4th mission

| Web Ripped & Women Styling

| Shim Suhyun

| Jeon Junwu, Yun Subin, Jeong Leemong

Semi-final

| Music Video Styling

| Yu Bi

| Geum Gyojin

Final

| Le Coq Sportif Brand Styling

| Yu Bi

| X

Season 2 (Round 2)

Kim Heechul was introduced as the main host of the second season. The judges during the preliminary round includes Reddy, Han Heayoun, Park Taeil and Stephanie Lee. Reddy, Han Heayoun and Park Taeil were previous judges from the first season.

The second season started with the introduction of 100 teens whom applied with their OOTD photos and fashion vlog introduction. The 100 candidates participated in the preliminary round where only 20 candidates were chosen to proceed to the second round.

The grand prize for winning the competition includes 100 million won, Mercedes Benz, opportunity to launch own brand and a trip to Paris, France.

PRELIMINARY ROUND

The preliminary mission is to dress-up and style a complete outfit choosing from the 30-ton of clothing dumped into the set. The challenge is set around 30 minutes and whomever failed to be back in their set position within the time limit will automatically fail.

= Contestants =

The following were chosen by the judges from the preliminary round. The 20 candidates are listed from the highest score to the lowest score.

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|+ Preliminary Round Ranking

RankingParticipantRankingParticipant
1Jung Hayoung11Jung Dabin
2Choi Jiyun12Jang Won
3Jung Hyunwoo13Hwang Ingun
4Yun Sanghyuk14Han Seunghun
5Jung Taeheung15Kim Rachel Yoory
6Jung Donghun16Kang Sejun
7Yu Jimin17Kim Seoyeon
8Lee Juseung18Kim Yechan
9Ryu Seoyeon19Ha Neulpureun
10Im Sungjun20Lee Yuna

FIRST MISSION

In the second episode, the 20 participants were introduced to the first mission. It is the famous "carrier mission". However, for the second season they added twists for the challenge. The top ranking candidates from the preliminary round will choose from the ten 2020 S/S trend keywords and a candidate to compete against.

The first mission is to style the given clothing (according to the trend keyword) using the items from their own carriers and compete in a 1 vs 1 battle with the other participant. The challenge is set around 20 minutes. Whoever lose in the 1 vs 1 battle will be on the edge of the elimination. Only 15 participants may proceed to the next round.

The judges for the second season were introduced and judged the first mission:

  • Reddy- rapper
  • Park Taeil- Bellboy editor
  • Han Heayoun- superstar stylist
  • Stephanie Lee- actress and model
  • Eum Hyeokjin- genderless model

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|+ Carrier Mission + 2020 S/S Trend Keywords

Trend Keywords1 vs 1 BattleWinner
Crochet- use of yarn or strands to make clothes using knitting techniquesJung Hayoung vs Jung DabinJung Hayoung
Animal Print- clothing style that resembles skin, fur, feathers or scales of animalsChoi Jiyun vs Kim YechanChoi Jihyun

4. Kim Yechan*

Denim Patchwork- stitching pieces of geometrical shapes of cloth into the denim fabricJung Hyunwoo vs Jang WonJung Hyunwoo
Paint Print- customize and applied using different techniques for customization and expressionYun Sanghyuk vs Ryu SeoyeonRyu Seoyeon

2. Yun Sanghyuk*

Newtro Print-reinterpretation of vintage and retro design stylesJung Taeheung vs Lee YunaLee Yuna
Dot- spot printed in the fabric that creates patternJung Donghun vs Lee JuseungLee Juseung

5. Jung Donghun*

Pastel Color-soft and muted colors on fabricYu Jimin vs Hwang IngunHwang Ingun

1. Yu Jimin*

Leather Dressing- strong and durable material from animal skin's tanning proceduresIm Sungjun vs Han SeunghunIm Sungjun
Athleisure- casual and comfortable clothing used for exercise or everyday wearKim Rachel Yoory vs Kang SejunKang Sejun
Organza- thin and sheer fabric traditionally made from silkKim Seoyeon vs Ha NeulpureunKim Seoyeon

3. Ha Neulpureun*

*The 5 participants on the brink of the elimination were numbered as they were called safe from elimination.

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Name

! Age

! Highschool

! Ranking

Jung Donghun

|19

|Duksan Highschool

|

Kang Sejun

|18

|

|3

Kim Yechan

|19

|Kwangshin Highschool

|

Han Seunghun

|19

|Sukji Highschool

|

Kim Seoyeon

|19

|Hanlim Arts School

|

Ryu Seoyeon

|19

|Lila Art Highschool

|

Jung Dabin

|17

|Sinseo Highschool

|

Lee Yuna

|18

|Hanlim Arts School

|1

Im Sungjun

|20

|Bansong Highschool

|

Yu Sunghyuk

|18

|Mogye Highschool

|

Ha Neulpureun

|19

|Donga Girl's Highschool

|

Yu Jimin

|17

|Hanlim Arts School

|

Kim Rachel Yoory

|18

|Lila Art Highschool

|

Lee Juseung

|19

|Gyeonggi Gwangju Highschool

|

Jung Taeheung

|17

|Jeungpyeong Technical Highschool

|

Jung Hyunwoo

|19

|Busan Arts Highschool

|

Jang Won

|19

|Jangyu Highschool

|

Hwang Ingeon

|18

|Seoincheon Highschool

|

Choi Jiyun

|18

|Eunkwang Girl's Highschool

|

Jung Hayoung

|19

|

|2

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