The late Jeon Yu-seong shines brightly from the heavens..'Bukope' Kim Hak-rae and Kim Shin-young conquer Busan with comedy

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The 14th Busan International Comedy Festival (BICF, hereinafter 'Bukope') continued to stir waves of laughter in the audience on its second day with performances full of unique charm.

On the 22nd, 'Bukope' delivered thrilling entertainment through high-quality comedy stages including 'Kim Hak-rae and Lee Yong-sik's Wild Talk Show', 'Jeon Yu-seong Without Jeon Yu-seong Show', 'Gag Concert', and overseas performance team 'Double'.

The 'Kim Hak-rae and Lee Yong-sik's Wild Talk Show' held at the south hall of Millakd Market that day retraced the footsteps of the late Gu Bong-seo, who strived to bring laughter to the public in commemoration of his 100th birth anniversary. The performance began with a tribute video depicting Gu Bong-seo's life story, evoking deep emotion and resonance. Kim Hak-rae and Lee Yong-sik wittily recounted past anecdotes shared with Gu Bong-seo, filling the venue with laughter through non-stop banter.

Especially, the atmosphere became even more vibrant with surprise visits from 'Bukope' Executive Committee Chairman Kim Jun-ho, Director Kim Dae-hee, and the two sons of the late Gu Bong-seo. Hearing about the golden age of Korean comedy and the passion of the late Gu Bong-seo who led it through the mouths of Kim Hak-rae and Lee Yong-sik left a profound lingering impression.

Another comedy legend, 'Jeon Yu-seong Without Jeon Yu-seong Show' honoring the late Jeon Yu-seong, revived his comedic spirit on stage. On the stage set up at Ocean Hall of Busan Bank's main branch, Lee Hong-ryul, who performed first, reflected on the late artist's footsteps that paved a new path for Korean comedy by highlighting his unique creative ideas and original comedic sense. Additionally, Zoltan Lee Jae-hyung, Han Hyun-min, and Jung Jin-wook completed a rich stage through a special collaboration with Jeon Yu-seong's son-in-law Kim Jang-seop.

Following this, Shin Bong-sun transformed into 'Mrs. Cha of the Poor Financial Company', creating a sea of laughter in the venue with her crisp Busan dialect and witty sketches. Breathing freely with the audience, she invited Kim Jun-ho (Chairman) and Director Kim Dae-hee from the audience onto the stage, generating unexpected fun. Kim Shin-young, dressed as 'Second Aunt Kim Da-bi', a character Jeon Yu-seong particularly cherished during his lifetime, closed the performance with lively songs like 'Jura Jura', 'Ppungigo', 'Jagalchi Ajumma', and 'Now', along with cheerful performances. On this first anniversary since Jeon Yu-seong's passing, the comedy he loved all his life was revived through the stages of his juniors.

The gag program 'Gag Concert', which tickled the funny bones of people of all ages and genders, broadcast laughter to the Cheongryangni Sky Theater with a performance compiling popular segments. Segments beloved by viewers such as 'Mirror Man and Woman', 'Everyone's Singing Contest', 'Sungnan People', 'Defcon How About It?', and 'Simgok Police Station', along with full-of-personality characters, kept the audience in continuous uproarious laughter.

Especially, the witty ad-libs of comedians and the seamless synergy with the audience made the performance boast an even more vivid sense of presence. Unexpected laughter bursting forth in unforeseen situations provided unforgettable moments of happiness for viewers. The audience enjoyed the festival wholeheartedly by joining hands with the stage, mimicking catchphrases, or singing loudly alongside the cast. 'Gag Concert', which fully demonstrated its prowess as a 'legend of open comedy', concluded amidst roaring applause.

The magic show 'Double', where world-class magicians united, was held at KT&G Sangsangmadang Busan Live Hall. World Magic Champion Nobert Ferre, European Magic Champion Charlie Mag, and comedy magician Kim Min-hyung took the stage to present an unique performance combining magic and comedy. The three showcased dazzling visual magic leveraging their respective specialties, using playful gestures and encouraging audience participation to freely cross the boundaries between magic and comedy. Especially, whenever unpredictable magic unfolded, laughter and exclamations continued from the audience, adding to the entertainment of the show.

Meanwhile, 'Bukope' has announced a rich lineup of upcoming performances including 'Galgari Gag Concert: Return of Legends', 'B-Class Hearing', 'Woo Seok-hoon Comedy Short Stories', overseas performance 'Double', and 'Mime De Rien'. Additionally, the comedy street to be held on Haegundae Gungnam-ro from the 23rd is ready to captivate audiences with lively performances from countries around the world. The 14th 'Bukope', spreading laughter through diverse stages, will continue until the 30th throughout Busan.

As Asia's first international comedy festival, 'Bukope' has contributed to the spread of comedy culture and expanded opportunities for citizens to enjoy culture over the past 14 years. Since 2024, it has been promoting a comedy talent cultivation program in collaboration with local universities, and aims to establish a comedy foundation where creation, education, and production are linked through the future construction of a dedicated comedy theater.

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