Individual Grading Standards (Hong Kong SAR Version)
Commercial and Brand-Driven Model - Evaluation System for Maximizing Market Value
Overview
A finance and distribution hub that maximizes both "presentation" and market value.
As the financial and distribution hub of the Greater China region, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region operates an evaluation system specialized in maximizing the market value of individuals. In addition to biological indicators, non-biological information such as educational background, work history, and buzzworthiness is added as “commercial evaluation points,” allowing sales grades to be adjusted upward even when the biological indicators are identical. A key feature is its financial-market-style approach, including exchange-based public scoreboards that display daily average prices and popularity indices.
Operational Characteristics
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Brand Added Value Scoring System
Non-biological information such as educational background, work history, buzzworthiness, and media exposure is added as “commercial evaluation points,” creating a mechanism by which sales grades can be raised even when biological indicators are the same. KOLs and influencers in particular receive especially high evaluations.
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Lot Division and Limitation
Lots are split into small batches and repackaged as limited editions or collaboration products.
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Public Scoreboard
An exchange-style electronic bulletin board displays the daily average price and popularity index.
Additional Evaluation Items (Hong Kong-Specific)
Market Interest Index (MCI)
The Market Concern Index (MCI) is a Hong Kong–specific indicator that quantifies the market’s level of interest in an individual. It is calculated by aggregating factors such as the number of mentions on social media, views on exchanges, and the number of auction participants. Individuals with a high MCI are more likely to be selected for limited products or collaboration projects.
Visitor Experience Compatibility
Evaluates compatibility with display and event uses. Quantifies the possibility of providing interactive experiences.
Commercial Scoring System
In Hong Kong SAR, "commercial evaluation points" based on non-biometric information are added in addition to biometric indicators.
| Scoring Factor | Point Range | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Career | +0.5〜1.0 | Elite university graduate, professional experience |
| Buzz and Media Exposure | +0.5〜1.5 | KOL/Influencer |
| Limited Lot Production | +0.5〜1.0 | Collaboration products, commemorative packaging |
※Commercial scoring may cause sales grades to increase even for the same biometric indicators.
Example of Grade Increase
| Stage | Displayed Grade | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Inspection (Japan Autonomous State) | A3 / Y3 | Biometric indicators are above standard |
| Hong Kong Market | A4（商業加点） | Price premium due to buzz and limited lot production |
| Arrival in Mainland China | A3（再格付） | Standardized by returning to numerical criteria |
Positioning in Inter-Regional Flow
日本自治州／台湾等で初期格付 →
香港：ブランド加点・小ロット化 →
中国大陸地区：中央再格付（最終等級確定）
Hong Kong functions as a hub for "grade increase," maximizing market value through commercial scoring.
Features of Hong Kong SAR Version
Commercial and Brand-Driven
Market Value and Buzz
Market Interest Index (MCI)
Grade increase through commercial scoring
Relationship with Common Core
Hong Kong version is a unique system that adds commercial evaluation points to the common core standards.
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