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Press Release | 2026.10.04
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The Night Before BIFF & Community BIFF Road Programs Announced!
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Ahead of the official opening of the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), the festival will welcome audiences first in Nampo-dong with The Night Before BIFF on Monday, October 5. The event will begin at 19:00 KST at the Nampo-dong BIFF Square Stage, followed by four days of Community BIFF Road from October 8 (Thu) to 11 (Sun).
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Festival Kicks Off at Nampo-dong BIFF Square
Busan’s Beloved Film Icon, PARK Hae-joon
Singer KIM Dahyun to Host the Eve Event
Joined by Singer JADU
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Nampo-dong is where BIFF took its very first step. To commemorate this iconic place, Community BIFF will present a diverse daily lineup, ranging from Outdoor Screenings and Outdoor Stage Greetings to the grand Nampo Finale, placing the audience at the very core of the festival. Throughout BIFF Square, interactive booths hosted by local institutions and organizations will offer visitors hands-on opportunities to experience everything from filmmaking to Busan’s local culture.
The 31st BIFF Eve will be hosted by singer Kim Dahyun and Community BIFF director Owen Cho. Following the opening declaration, a ceremonial lighting performance will illuminate BIFF Square, followed by the presentation of a plaque of appreciation to this year’s “Filmmaker Loved by Busan,” actor Park Hae-joon. Singer JADU will boost the festive energy with a special stage filled with her signature dynamic spirit, while singer Kim Dahyun, who evolved from a Pansori prodigy into a versatile singer and actor, will also take the stage.
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From Screen to Community BIFF Road
Outdoor Stage Greetings
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At the Nampo-dong BIFF Square Stage film icons will gather to meet Busan audiences. On the following night, director Ryoo Seungwan and martial arts director Jung Doo-hong will present The City of Violence (2006), while actor Kim A Joong of 200 Pounds Beauty (2006) takes the stage alongside director Byun Young-joo. An interactive session for We Are All Trying Here (2026) will also feature screenwriter Park Hae-young, director Cha Young-hun, and actors Oh Jung-se and Kang Mal-geum. On October 10 (Sat), Hallan (2025) will bring director Ha Myung-mi and actor Kim Hyang-gi to the stage, followed by musician Chang Kiha for San San Jo Gak (2026). On October 11 (Sun), director Jung Bum-sik and actors Jin Goo, Kim Tae-woo, and Lee Dong-kyu of Epitaph (2007) will meet the Busan audience. In addition, Jungle Story (1996), Lump Sugar (2006), and A Melody to Remember (2016), three films that met BIFF audiences at ten-year intervals over the festival’s 30-year history—will be screened outdoors, one each day from October 8 to 10.
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A Four-Day Journey on Community BIFF Road:
From Interactive Booths to the Grand Nampo Finale
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At the Nampo-dong BIFF Square, interactive booths are set to greet audiences with joy and festive energy. The Federation of Busan Science and Technology will present an LED light drawing event, while the Busan Council on Social Welfare booth offers hands-on experiences. At Dongseo University's IM Kwon Taek College of Film & Media Arts booth, visitors can try their hand at filmmaking on site. In addition, a photobooth alongside hands-on workshops for making birthstone keychains and calligraphic flower fans await visitors.
On October 11 (Sun) at 19:00 KST, the Nampo Finale will mark the ending of the four-day journey. Hosted by Song Joon-keun, the closing event will feature a performance by the band hathaw9y (kiwi, seyo, teuk min). Movie trivia and the Community BIFF awards will fill the grand night, bringing the festivities to a memorable close.
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From Nampo-dong to Haeundae…
CHANG Kiha X JUNG Il-young "Cinema, Rock 'n' Roll and My Life"
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The festive energy continues at the Busan Cinema Center. From October 12 (Mon) to 14 (Wed), a variety of participatory events will take place at noon each day at the Busan Cinema Center Roof Theater. On October 12, musician Chang Kiha and Professor Jung Il-young will take the stage for a conversation titled CHANG Kiha X JUNG Il-young "Cinema, Rock 'n' Roll and My Life" Chang, who has expanded his creative work beyond music into acting and directing, and Jung, a professor of French known for his eventful life experiences and candid wit, will share their perspectives on cinema and music. The conversation will be moderated by Owen Cho, Director of Community BIFF. In addition, interactive outdoor events, including a My Favorite Movie: The Tournament and Cinema Quiz! Ring the Bell, will bring audiences together and keep the spirit of Community BIFF going.
Detailed information for each program is available on the official Community BIFF website.
Meanwhile, the 31st Busan International Film Festival will take place over 10 days from October 6 (Tue) to October 15 (Thu), throughout the Busan Cinema Center.
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[2026 Community BIFF Road Outdoor Stage Schedule]
*Venue: Nampo-dong BIFF Square Outdoor Stage
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▶31st Busan International Film Festival: Oct 6 (Tue) – Oct 15 (Thu)
▶21st Asian Contents & Film Market: Oct 10 (Sat) – Oct 13 (Tue)
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