'14th Bucofe' Park Jun-hyeong: "30th Anniversary with 'Galgali' Park Sung-ho and Im Hyuk-pil... Chief Character Shim Hyun-seop Joins"

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Asia's first and largest comedy festival, 'Bucofe', which began in 2013, returns for its 14th birthday with even richer entertainment.

On the afternoon of the 24th, a press conference for the 14th 'Busan International Comedy Festival' (BICF, hereinafter 'Bucofe') was held at Shocking K-Pop Center, World Cup North-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Attendees included the BICF Organizing Committee (Executive Chairman Kim Jun-ho, Deputy Executive Chairmen Choi Tae-woong and Cho Kwang-sik, Directors Kim Dae-hee and Sung Ha-muk, Programmer Cho Yun-ho), 'Galgali' from Gag Concert Park Jun-hyeong, Park Sung-ho, and Im Hyuk-pil (three 13th-generation KBS comedians who debuted together), Seoul Comedy All-Stars (Kim Dong-ha, Song Ha-bin, Shin Seung-su, Kim Jong-chan, Park Jin-ju), Ongals (Jo Su-won, Chae Kyung-seon, Ha Bak, Lee Gyeong-seop), 'Jeon Yu-seong Without Jeon Yu-seong Show' (Lee Hong-ryeol, Shin Bong-sun, Zoltan-Lee Jae-hyung, Han Hyun-min, Jung Jin-wook), and B-grade Hearing (Choi Seong-min, Nam Ho-yeon, Kim Seung-jin).

'Galgali' Park Jun-hyeong said, "We debuted in 1996, so this year marks our 30th anniversary. We are honored to participate in 'Bucofe,' and I thank Executive Chairman Kim Jun-ho."

He added, "Among many public comedy shows, we plan to present some of the most entertaining ones this time."

Park Sung-ho joked, "I told Jun-hyeong that if he had bought the venue, he could have generated even greater profits. But Jun-hyeong replied, 'It's more valuable because it brings so much laughter to junior comedians.' I was moved by his thinking, even though we are friends."

Im Hyuk-pil said, "I am honored to perform with my colleagues. I plan to showcase the sand art I have been working on recently."

Park Jun-hyeong added, "We will present some of Shim Hyun-seop and Park Sung-ho's previously hit segments, including performances that were edited for content restrictions."

The 14th 'Bucofe' kicks off on August 21 at the BEXCO Auditorium and will run for ten days until August 30 across various locations in Busan. The opening of the August 21 evening 7 p.m. opening performance at BEXCO Auditorium will be led by the long-running comedy program 'Malja Show & Gag Concert Gala Show.' Also preparing to entertain audiences are domestic drawing performance team Croquis Brothers and world-renowned French comedian Patrick Cottet Moine of 'Mime de Rien.' Ji Seok-jin will serve as the main MC, while band QWER will deliver a special performance to elevate the atmosphere.

Other highlights include a 'Gag Concert' show featuring popular segments from the long-running series, and 'Galgali Gag Concert: Return of the Legends,' starring Park Jun-hyeong, Shim Hyun-seop, Park Sung-ho, Im Hyuk-pil, Park Young-jin, Kim Ji-hye, Oh Ji-heon, Oh Jeong-tae, and Park Hwi-soon. Lee Hong-ryeol, Shin Bong-sun, Kim Sin-young, and Zoltan will appear in 'Jeon Yu-seong Without Jeon Yu-seong Show,' a tribute to the late comedian's spirit that has inspired countless junior comedians with creativity. Kim Hak-rae and Lee Yong-sik will present 'Daehwanjang Talk Show' to commemorate the 100th anniversary of comedian Gu Bong-seo's birth. Additionally, fiery stand-up comedy shows like 'Seoul Comedy All-Stars,' featuring Song Ha-bin, Kim Dong-ha, Comiko, Dannycho, Won So-yoon, Park Jin-ju, Kim Jong-chan, and Shin Seung-su, as well as 'B-grade Hearing' by Choi Seong-min, Nam Ho-yeon, and Kim Seung-jin (who together have over 500,000 YouTube subscribers), promise to deliver summer night big laughs.

The 'Conte Assembly' featuring Lee Jae-yul, Kang Hyun-seok, Gu Jeong-mo, Yu Young-woo, Oddi, Woo Da-on, Jeon Ye-won, and Yang Hye-won aims to tickle the audience's funny bone. Also, Kwak Beom, Botta (Kim Won-sik, Jo Da-hyun), Youth Desk (Gu Jeong-mo, Yu Young-woo), Heeuk-inz (Shin Yoon-seung, Park Min-seong), and Dduksada W (Oddi, Woo Da-on) will showcase their sharp wit through the 'Man-dam Assembly' performance. A comedy short film collection by Oh Seok-hoon that provokes laughter without a single word, along with performances by Ongals members Jo Su-won, Chae Kyung-seon, Ha Bak, and Lee Gyeong-seop, are also in store.

Participation from international performance teams is also drawing attention. Audiences can look forward to 'Japan Nonverbal Live G Team,' which delivers laughter beyond language barriers; French comedian Patrick Cottet Moine's 'Mime de Rien'; and the fantastical comedy magic concert 'Double.'

The closing performance on August 30, titled 'I Am a Dog Singer,' will feature Kim Dae-hee, Cho Hye-ryun, Lee Se-young, Yeong-gi, Lee Ji-yo, Lee Bong-won, and members of the group, bringing passionate energy to close out the final page of 'Bucofe.'

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