Kim Jun-ho: "The 14th Busan International Comedy Festival (BICF) = Return of the Legends.. Honoring the late Gu Bong-seo and Jeon Yu-seong"

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Launched in 2013, Asia's first and largest comedy festival, "Busan International Comedy Festival (BICF)," has returned 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 referred to as "BICF") was held at Shocking K-Pop Center, World Cup North-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Attendees included BICF Organizing Committee members: Executive Chairman Kim Jun-ho, Deputy Executive Chairmen Choi Tae-woong and Cho Kwang-sik, Directors Kim Dae-hee and Sung Ha-muk, and Programmer Jo Yun-ho; Park Jun-hyung, Park Seong-ho, and Im Hyuk-pil of "Galgal-i" from the variety show "Gag Concert" (KBS Comedy Class 13 alumni); Seoul Comedy All-Stars members Kim Dong-ha, Song Ha-bin, Shin Seung-su, Kim Jong-chan, and Park Jin-ju; Ongals members Jo Su-won, Chae Kyung-seon, Ha Bak, and Lee Gyeong-seop; "Jeon Yu-seong Without Jeon Yu-seong Show" featuring Lee Hong-ryeol, Shin Bong-sun, Zoltan-Lee Jae-hyung, Han Hyun-min, and Jung Jin-wook; and B-grade Hearing Committee members Choi Seong-min, Nam Ho-yeon, and Kim Seung-jin.

Kim Jun-ho said, "Our festival has reached its 14th edition. We have grown from elementary school students to middle schoolers. We hope this event becomes a space where seniors and juniors connect, reflect on our history, and share our values."

Regarding the theme of this year's BICF, Kim Jun-ho stated, "The keyword is 'Return of the Legends.' Colleagues from the golden era of 'Gag Concert,' including the Galgal-i concert, will perform. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Master Gu Bong-seo, seniors Kim Hak-rae and Lee Yong-sik will take the stage. We are also presenting 'Jeon Yu-seong Without Jeon Yu-seong Show.' We believe we exist because of our seniors."

When asked about notable performances among this year's many shows, writer Choi Tae-woong replied, "Among overseas acts, a mime performance will be shown where the performer covers their nose with their lower lip. Please pay close attention."

The 14th BICF will run for ten days from August 21 to August 30, starting with an opening ceremony at the BEXCO Auditorium on August 21 and continuing across Busan. The opening of the August 21 evening performance at the BEXCO Auditorium will be kicked off by the long-running comedy program "Malja Show & Gag Concert Gala Show." Domestic drawing performance team Croquis Brothers and world-renowned French comedian Patrick Cottet Moine of "Mime de Rien" are also ready to hunt for belly laughs. Ji Seok-jin will serve as the main MC, while the band QWER will deliver a special performance to elevate the atmosphere on-site.

In addition, audiences can enjoy "Gag Concert," featuring popular segments from the show, and "Galgal-i Gag Concert: Return of the Legends" starring Park Jun-hyung, Shim Hyun-seop, Park Seong-ho, Im Hyuk-pil, Park Young-jin, Kim Ji-hye, Oh Ji-heon, Oh Jung-tae, and Park Hwi-soon. Lee Hong-ryeol, Shin Bong-sun, Kim Shin-young, and Zoltan will appear in "Jeon Yu-seong Without Jeon Yu-seong Show," honoring the late Jeon Yu-seong's spirit with laughter that celebrates his legacy. Kim Hak-rae and Lee Yong-sik will present a lively talk show titled "Daehwanjang Talk Show" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Gu Bong-seo's birth. Additionally, fiery stand-up comedy shows such as "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, along with "B-grade Hearing Committee" by Choi Seong-min, Nam Ho-yeon, and Kim Seung-jin (who have 500,000 YouTube subscribers), promise to deliver summer night entertainment.

Snack Town (Lee Jae-yul, Kang Hyun-seok), Youth Desk (Gu Jeong-mo, Yu Young-woo), Ddak-sadae W (Oddie, Woo Da-on), Breadwon (Jeon Ye-won, Yang Hye-won), and Kkiri-kkiri (Joo Won-bin, Park Sang-a) will appear in "Cont Assembly," aiming to tickle the audience's funny bone. Meanwhile, Kwak Beom, Botta (Kim Won-sik, Jo Da-hyun), Youth Desk (Gu Jeong-mo, Yu Young-woo), Heeuk-inz (Shin Yun-seung, Park Min-seong), and Ddak-sadae W (Oddie, Woo Da-on) will showcase their eloquence through the "Mandam Assembly" performance. Also prepared are "Woo Seok-hoon Comedy Short Stories," which provoke laughter without a single word, and performances by Ongals members Jo Su-won, Chae Kyung-seon, Ha Bak, and Lee Gyeong-seop.

Participation from overseas performance teams also draws attention. The Japan Nonverbal Live G Team, which delivers laughter beyond language barriers; French comedian Patrick Cottet Moine's "Mime de Rien," which captivated audiences worldwide; and the fantastical comedy magic concert "Double" await eager spectators.

The closing performance on August 30, titled "I Am a Dog Singer," will feature Kim Dae-hee, Cho Hye-ryeon, Lee Se-young, Yeonggi, Lee Ji-yo, Lee Bong-won, and members, concluding the BICF with a stage filled with passionate energy.

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