Announcer Lim Hyun-joo and actor Kim Joong-ki have been selected as the hosts for the opening ceremony of the 17th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival (Chairperson Jang Hae-rang, hereafter DMZ Docs).
The opening ceremony will be held on the 11th at the Imjingak Peace Nuri Grand Hall in Paju.
The opening ceremony of the 17th DMZ Docs, hosted by Announcer Lim Hyun-joo and Actor Kim Joong-ki, will include an opening congratulatory performance by the band 'Danpyeonseon Moments', a trailer screening, the opening declaration, introduction of the judges, a stage greeting by the directors of the opening film David Borenstein and Pavel Talankin, and the screening of the opening film 'All Those Who Oppose Putin'.
Announcer Lim Hyun-joo, who is active in various fields, has demonstrated stable hosting skills on programs such as 'MBC News Today' and 'Economic Magazine M', and has been serving as an anchor on 'Live Today Morning' since 2018. This will be her fourth time hosting the DMZ Docs opening ceremony, continuing her connection with the festival.
Actor Kim Joong-ki is a versatile actor active in various fields. He has been involved in films such as 'Steel Rain', 'Love Law of Big Cities', and 'Sea Tiger', as well as in theater and drama. He has served as the editor-in-chief of the film media 'Film 2.0' and teaches at the Korea National University of Arts, showcasing a deep engagement in multiple areas.
The opening congratulatory performance of the ceremony will be provided by 'Danpyeonseon Moments'. Formed in 2024, Danpyeonseon Moments mixes various elements such as jazz, folk music, and art rock to present intense music, and won the 'Album of the Year' and 'Best Modern Rock Album' at the 22nd Korean Popular Music Awards in 2025 with their album 'Music Manse'.
The opening ceremony of the 17th DMZ Docs will present a special stage featuring music that embodies the direction of DMZ Docs.
The 17th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival will kick off with the opening ceremony at the Imjingak Peace Nuri Grand Hall on September 11 and will run until September 17 across Gyeonggi Province. A total of 143 documentaries from 50 countries (88 feature films and 55 short films) will be screened, along with various experiential programs at locations including Megabox KINTEX, CGV Paju Yadang, Hyundai Department Store KINTEX, Ilsan Lake Park Singing Fountain, Goyang City Art Creation Space Saddle, Aegibong Peace Ecological Park Exhibition Hall, Gallery Greaves, Gyeonggi Indie Cinema, Seongnam Media Center, Pocheon Media Center, Hwaseong City Small Cinema, and the online screening room DocuVoDA.
