The 13th 'Busan International Comedy Festival (BICF)' will open on August 29.
Starting in 2013 as Asia's first comedy festival, the 'Busan International Comedy Festival' (hereinafter referred to as 'Bukope') is celebrating its 13th year with an even more diverse and rich stage for the audience. The '13th Busan International Comedy Festival (BICF)' will be held for ten days from August 29 to September 7, and official ticket reservations are currently underway through NOL Interpark.
This year, 'Bukope' is attracting great attention with star comedians who have led the Korean comedy scene, fresh creators, and delightful comedy artists from around the world. Amid more excitement than ever, the 'Bukope,' responsible for laughter this summer, reveals a specially enhanced official poster on the 30th, increasing anticipation.
This poster is uniquely significant as it is the first poster ever produced in-house for BICF. The released poster reinterprets the characters Punny (the lighthouse) and Birdy (the seagull), which were symbols of the previous 'Bukope,' in a retro style, emphasizing a trendier, brighter, and more cheerful feel. With a sky-blue background reminiscent of the sea of Busan and the use of a pollen effect, it enhances the liveliness of the festival.
Additionally, the phrase 'GET READY TO LAUGH!' visually conveys the core message that everyone can enjoy the performances, while a handwritten font in an irregular style is used in the title to maximize the characters' comic and cute charm, expressing a free and joyful atmosphere. The overall design incorporates youthful and pastel tones, creating a poster that feels easy to approach and friendly to people of all ages.
A representative from the BICF organizing committee noted, 'This poster symbolizes the experience of the audience becoming the main character of the performance from the moment they encounter it on the street,' and requested, 'We ask for a lot of interest in the comedy festival, Bukope, where people of all generations can laugh together.'
Meanwhile, 'Bukope' will hold its opening performance at the BEXCO Auditorium on August 29. This opening performance will feature over 100 comedians, including the top comedians in Korea, comedians from nine countries, and popular YouTube creators, promising an even more special time. Additionally, the 'Gag Concert' team, a fundamental program of Korean comedy, will decorate the opening performance, and the unique entertainer Park Myung-soo will host, planning to blow away the summer heat entirely.
'The 13th Busan International Comedy Festival,' which will cheerfully color Busan with diverse comedy performances, has tickets available for reservation through online booking sites.
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