In the busy entertainment industry, various works are being introduced today, and new artists are stepping in front of the public. Let's take a look at today's main schedule.
An offline press conference for the 13th 'Busan International Comedy Festival' (hereinafter 'Bukope') will be held this afternoon. Attendees include the BICF Organizing Committee (Chairman Kim Jun-ho, Vice Chairman Choi Dae-woong, Vice Chairman Jo Kwang-sik, Director Seong Ha-mook, Programmer Jo Yoon-ho), Gag Concert with Bukope (Shin Yoon-seung, Jo Soo-hyun, Park Eun-young, Yoo Yeon-jo, Seo Seong-kyung), Stand-up Assembly @ Bukope (Koo Jeong-mo, Yoo Young-woo, Odi Di, Siot Siot, Woo Da-on, Jeon Ye-won, Yang Hye-won), Byeon Ki-soo's Beach Show (Byeon Ki-soo, Tak (Baechigi) Song Young-gil, Kim Tae-won), Seoul Comedy All-Stars (Kim Dong-ha, Park Cheol-hyun), Story Episode (Lee Kwang-seob, Lee Won-goo), Ahn Young-mi Show - All Ages (Sseum) Show (Ahn Young-mi), Comedy Association (Lim Jong-hyuk, Jang Yoon-seok), Closing Performance - I Am a Dog Singer (Kim Na-hee, Lee Sang-ho, Lee Sang-min), Book Concert & Closing Performance MC (Lee Hong-ryeol).
Starting in 2013 as Asia's first comedy festival, the 'Busan International Comedy Festival' (hereinafter 'Bukope') is preparing a more colorful and abundant stage for its 13th edition this year.
This year's 'Bukope' will feature star comedians who have led the comedy scene in South Korea, fresh creators, and delightful comedy artists from around the world, creating a big buzz. The romantic comedy 'I Transferred to Love' featuring Eom Ji-yoon, Short Box (Kim Won-hoon, Jo Jin-se), and The Face (Lee Seon-min, Jo Hoon), the combo stand-up show 'Stand-up Assembly @ Bukope' with Bbang Song-guk, Snack Town, Bota, Youth Desk, Ttuksa Dae, Bbangwon, and the honest and sophisticated stand-up comedy show 'Seoul Comedy All-Stars' featuring Kim Dong-ha, Son Dong-hoon, Song Ha-bin, and Danny Cho, as well as Ahn Young-mi's delightful 19+ talk show 'All Ages (Sseum) Show', will color Busan with a variety of comedy performances.
The 'Gag Concert with Bukope' will present fresh stages and vivid on-site experiences not seen on broadcasts, while 'Comedy Association' featuring comedians Shin Yoon-seung and Park Min-seong, along with YouTube stars like Kkil Kkil Sanghoe and Lady Action, will join in. The adult-oriented 19+ comedy show 'Byeon Ki-soo's Beach Show', the communication-centered talk show 'Communication King Malja Halmae Show' with Kim Young-hee and Jeong Beom-kyun, and 'Story Episode' that directly interacts with the audience at BEXCO Square will continue the comedy feast across genres.
The closing performance 'I Am a Dog Singer' will feature explosive stages from comedians crossing the boundaries of comedy and music, including Lee Hong-ryeol, Park Seong-ho, Kim Na-hee, the Ugly Three Brothers, Son Heon-soo, Wink, Kim Jae-rong, and Trot Dung-i. Additionally, the English stand-up comedy show 'MICF Roadshow in Busan' will add to the global laughter.
This year, the lineup of overseas performance teams is even stronger. The imaginative puppet show 'Bunktopia' featuring Popcorn Parachute and Dancing Snails, the music comedy 'Wok 'n' Woll' that crosses classical and rock, and 'The Ultimate Japanese Comedy Show' featuring top Japanese comedians will deliver laughter that transcends borders.
Furthermore, 'Bukope' will hold its opening performance at the BEXCO Auditorium on August 29. This opening performance will feature over 100 comedians, including South Korea's top comedians, comedians from 9 countries, and popular YouTube creators.
[Son Jin-ah, MK Sports Reporter]
