Argentina takes the top prize with Puerto Rico coming in second at this year's fourth annual
Latin American K-Pop culture contest.
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The Korean K-POP phenomenon that swept the globe in 2013, culminated in a K-POP Latin America contest Saturday.
Audience members waved yellow banners and cheered on their favorites throughout the day,
as each of the 12 Latin American contestants sang and danced K-POP style.
The top prize went to Argentine contestant Victoria, who was thrilled by the possiblity of competing
in the larger international contest held in Korea.
[Victoria, Argentine Contestant]:
"To have won and have the possibility of going to Korea where all this is from is something I can't
believe and I am very grateful for it."
Omar, the second prize winner from Puerto Rico, says his main goal is to have fun.
[Omar, Puerto Rican Contestant]:
"I practiced a lot and I enjoyed this event above all else. Since I came to Argentina my focus has
always been to have fun and in reality that's what I did and I am very honored."
Several Latin American countries were represented, with contestants traveling
from Peru, Brazil, Venezuela, and others to take part.