Studio Ghibli Exhibition in Jeju Officially Opens at Jeju Animation Village

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An exhibition allowing visitors to directly experience the world of Studio Ghibli amidst Jeju's natural scenery has opened. Organized and hosted by Daewon Media, with co-hosting support from Daewon Broadcasting and Daekyo, the 'Studio Ghibli Exhibition in Jeju' officially launched on July 11 at Jeju Animation Village.

At the opening ceremony held on the 11th, Toshio Suzuki, producer of Studio Ghibli and a 40-year partner of directors Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki, attended in person. The event was further enhanced by a special program hosted by singer Sung Si-kyung and celebratory performances.

The 'Studio Ghibli Exhibition in Jeju' spans approximately 3,100㎡ (938 pyeong) across the Jeju Animation Village area. A distinctive feature of this exhibition is that it operates not only indoor spaces but also includes the 'Koriko Café,' themed around 'Kiki's Delivery Service,' and 'Acorn Forest,' the official shop for Studio Ghibli character merchandise. Along the pathway connecting the exhibition hall and Koriko Café, a sculpture of Kodama, a spirit from 'Princess Mononoke,' has been installed, drawing visitors' attention.

In the indoor exhibition lobby, a sculpture of Kaonashi, a popular character from 'Spirited Away,' greets visitors. Upon entering the exhibition hall, guests can encounter the 'Catbus (Goyangibus)' from 'My Neighbor Totoro.' This Catbus is set with its destination as 'JEJU (Jeju)' and features realistic fur textures mimicking the animated bus, allowing visitors to sit on it, touch it, and fully experience it.

Additionally, a majestic sculpture of 'Castle in the Sky' stands approximately 5 meters tall within the exhibition space. Furthermore, scenes from 'Spirited Away,' including the mysterious village where Chihiro's parents transform into pigs, and the 'Forest of Mononoke' from 'Princess Mononoke,' have been recreated exactly as they appear in the animation, adding vividness to the experience.

Daewon Media Co., Ltd., the organizer of this exhibition, is a South Korean company specializing in animation and character content, established in 1987. The company engages in diverse entertainment ventures including animation production and distribution, exhibitions, performances, licensing, and gaming, while continuously introducing Studio Ghibli works to domestic audiences and presenting related exhibition content.

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