Rejected / Not Acceptable Examples for Titles (South Korea)

The following images must not be used as the main cover image for South Korea titles. These submissions will be rejected even if they are commonly seen online, displayed on platforms, or widely reposted.

All general rejection rules apply as described in the Global Rejected / Not Acceptable Examples section. The cases below highlight South Korea-specific issues that commonly cause incorrect submissions.

Platform-Reconstructed Posters

Rejected examples include:

• Posters reconstructed from:

  • Website headers or banners

  • Horizontal key visuals cut or rebuilt into vertical layouts

  • Multiple stills assembled into a new “poster-style” composition

  • Platform-generated vertical images that were never officially released as posters

• Images where:

  • Text, credits, or logos were resized, moved, or removed

  • Layouts were altered to fit the app display requirements

In South Korea, streaming platforms frequently generate display-optimized artwork. Platform presentation alone does not establish official promotional intent.

Unofficial Cover Rotation for Long-Running Variety Programs

Rejected examples include:

• Changing a program’s main cover due to:

  • Host or cast changes

  • Temporary lineups

  • Concept refreshes

  • Studio or set redesigns

  • Anniversary or seasonal branding

• Rotating covers based on:

  • Platform preference

  • Viewer recognition

  • Fan familiarity

A cover may be updated only if:

• An official replacement visual was released by the broadcaster or producer, and

• That visual was adopted as the program’s new primary promotional image

Host or cast changes alone do not justify a cover change.

Festival-Only Films When Korean Posters Exist

Rejected examples include:

• International or festival posters used as the main cover when an official Korean promotional poster exists

• Festival designs replacing:

  • Korean theatrical posters

  • Official domestic promotional visuals

Festival posters may be used only when no Korean promotional poster exists at all, and only until a domestic visual is released.

Legacy & Historical Poster Integrity

Rejected examples include:

• Modern redesigns replacing:

  • Original theatrical-era Korean posters

  • Period-accurate promotional materials

• Posters with:

  • Modernized typography

  • Updated layouts not used during the original release period

For older Korean titles, especially pre-1980s films, priority is given to period-accurate Korean promotional materials, even when image quality is limited.

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