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Jecheon International Music and Film Festival Kicks Off

A summer festival under way here in Korea is providing locals a chance to broaden their horizons in terms of music and films.
Son Hee-kyung takes us to Jecheon where an annual event attempts to highlight the combined beauty of music and film.

This music may sound familiar.
Well it's from the highly acclaimed 2003 Korean film "Oldboy".
The "Oldboy" score is representing Korea at the opening ceremony of the Jecheon International Music and Film Festival.
Defying the sweltering heat hundreds of spectators attended the
ceremony which kicked off the annual festival.

"Here, not only can you enjoy the festival, but with a beautiful lake, it's a perfect location to come to on vacation".

"Listening to exhilarating music really cools down the heat wave".

Culture and Tourism Minister Kim Myung-gon filmmakers from the world over and a few celebrities were on hand as well.
Capping off the ceremony was the hit film "Two Sons of Francisco" a Brazilian director's work about a poor farm family that goes all-out to support their children's music study.
The festival now in its second year may not be that big in scale but it carries a meaningful purpose: to deepen the bonds between music and film.

"Spectators have an opportunity to enjoy different genres of movies from 27 countries and listen to live music all in one setting. In a unique approach to entertainment a series of programs here combine the latest trends in contemporary cinema with live musical performances".

Music lovers should get pumped up because the Korean pop bands Loveholic and YB Band are on the concert schedule.
And movie fans will be smiling too:
A highlight is "M.A.I.D" by a Thai filmmaker who's famous for creating comedies.

"It's about a group of housemaids who accidentally become spies to serve the nation of Thailand. It's an action comedy".

So among thousands of films to choose, how were these 27 picked?

"We have chosen films with a balance of music and visuals. Films with outstanding soundtracks, musicals, or movies that deal with the lives of musicians".

The setting for all this is the scenic city of Jecheon in the center of the country known for Lake Cheongpoong a favorite among sightseers.
So experience the unique lineup of cultural events at the Jecheon International Music and Film Festival running through Monday.

Son Hee-kyung, Arirang News.

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