Choi Ho-jong will open the film festival with a special performance.
Dancer and choreographer Choi Ho-jong will grace the opening stage of the '29th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN),' which kicks off on July 3 (Wed). As it is a symbolic stage announcing the start of the film festival, news of his grants has gathered significant interest across both the film and art communities.
This year's festival slogan, 'Stay Strange,' embodies an attempt to break down the boundaries between technology and art, reality and the surreal. Choi Ho-jong is expected to present the message of the slogan through his dance with his unique movements, artistic imagination, and fresh stage language.
Choi Ho-jong, opening the 'Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival' with his performance, is one of Korea's top three film festivals, representing genre film festivals in Asia. Since its inception in 1997, it has focused on introducing various genres of domestic and international films, particularly working to discover Asian films and emerging directors.
Last year, the festival received a hot response for introducing an international competition sector for AI films, making this year’s focus even more on the convergence of art and technology, exploring the expandability and possibilities of art. Choi Ho-jong's performance, which will be showcased among these efforts, is expected to deliver a new sensory shock to the audience at the intersection of art and technology. There is a strong interest in this opening performance that will showcase his true capabilities as a dancer through original movements and overwhelming expressiveness.
Choi Ho-jong made headlines last May by holding a solo performance as the first dancer to sell out all seats within a minute of ticket sales opening. Additionally, he entered the top 10 of real-time search term charts on ticket sites, proving not only his recognition but also his influence. His efforts to break down the barriers of entry within the genre of dance and broaden the intersection of pure art and popular culture have garnered him praise for being very special.
Furthermore, Choi Ho-jong is drawing global fans' attention by being listed in the lineup for 'KCON LA,' which will be held in Los Angeles from August 1 for three days. As an artist who embodies artistry, innovation, popularity, and experimental spirit, he is also establishing his presence at the intersection of dance, film, technology, and global stages.
Thus, the dancer Choi Ho-jong, who is captivating the world beyond Korea. There is growing interest and expectation for the new dimension of performances he will present, including the opening stage of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival on July 3.
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