At the 14th "Bukope," 52-year-old Kim Jun-ho shared his feelings about becoming a father, joking, "I'll probably be walking with a cane at my baby's sports day."

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Kim Jun-ho, Executive Chairman of the 14th Busan International Comedy Festival (BICF), hereafter referred to as "Bukope," shared his thoughts on becoming a father.

The opening ceremony of "Bukope" was held this afternoon at the BEXCO Auditorium in Haeundae-gu, Busan. Comedian and broadcaster Ji Seok-jin served as the MC.

Marking its 14th edition this year, "Bukope" is Asia's first and largest international comedy festival. With "The Return of Legends" as its main keyword, this year's "Bukope" opens the festival with meaningful moments revisiting the history of Korean comedy, unique stages by domestic and foreign comedians, and a celebratory performance by the trending band QWER, offering entertainment across generations and genres.

Before the opening ceremony, Kim Jun-ho, Executive Chairman of "Bukope," appeared on the blue carpet.

With his wife Kim Jimin recently announcing her pregnancy, Kim Jun-ho greeted attendees by saying, "From being a comedian's father, or 'Gaebeoji,' to becoming a real father, I am Kim Jun-ho."

Kim Jun-ho revealed that he is 52 years old this year and joked, "I'll be walking with a cane at my baby's sports day," drawing laughter. Upon hearing this, Blue Carpet MC Yang Sang-guk quipped, "(Your son) will be in college when you're 72," teasing Kim Jun-ho.

Following this, the official opening ceremony began, and Ji Seok-jin took the stage as MC. Ji Seok-jin revealed Yang Sang-guk's mistake, saying, "I was supposed to come out after my name was announced, but since it wasn't called, I just came out like this."

Ji Seok-jin said, "'Bukope' has already been running for 14 years. While many have worked hard, I want to express respect to Kim Jun-ho and Kim Dae-hee," and added, "I also thank the citizens of Busan who came here today. I am grateful to the city of Busan as well. Regardless of political affiliation, please give a big round of applause."

Meanwhile, approximately 1,800 audience members attended the opening ceremony. The 14th "Bukope" will feature comedy performances by 52 teams from 10 countries across Busan for ten days, starting with the opening ceremony and continuing until the 30th.

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