Busan city to host ‘Busan One Asia Festival 2017’ in October

A view of Busan International Film Festival in this file photo. (AFP)

Busan One Asia Festival (BOF), the continent’s top Korean Wave festival, will be held Oct. 22-31 in Busan, South Korea.
BOF opening ceremony will be held at Asiad Main Stadium, while BOF awards will be organized at Busan Cinema Center on Oct. 31.
The opening ceremony will be featured by Asia’s first 360 degree stage and the performance of K-pop idol groups.
BOF awards will be presented to artists globally raising the profile of Korea and Busan at the closing ceremony. Various K-pop stars will rock the stage as well.
“Park Concert” will be held at Busan Citizen Park on Oct. 29. It amuses the audience with various concerts from K-POP to Trot going beyond generations and genre.
Those who want to meet the Korean Wave stars must not miss fan meetings.
Some of the acts taking the stage include BLACKPINK, Wanna One, SECHSKIES, GFRIEND, Apink, BAP, ASTRO, Yurisangja, Baek Z Young, Kim Tae-woo, Ailee, Bolbbalgan4, Red Velvet, Husky Brothers, and more.
Located at Gunam-ro, Haeundae, BOF Land will host various concerts and events for ten days like “Legend Stage” which includes K-Pop, Rock & Indie, Hip-hop, EDM performed by stars from today as well as favorites from years ago.
BOF Ground will be another major attraction. Participants will be able to experience the Korean Waves’ cultural scenes such as K-Food with famous chefs, K-Beauty to share top celebrities’ make-up secret, K-Fashion with supermodels, the latest medical services, and more.
An attempt to unite the city’s cultural contents with the Korean Wave gave birth to a work of “Made in Busan” through a public contest.