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Gwangalli M Drone Light Show (Line-up for April)

April 7, 2023April 7, 2023Posted in Busan News, Festivals & Events, TravelLeave a comment

Every Saturday, drones fill the night sky in the Gwangalli Beach area, attracting thousands of locals and tourists. It is a free attraction that anyone would love. Check out the show schedule for April.

April 8^th: Drones will decorate the sky with a fruit theme.

April 15^th: Things relating to space exploration will be displayed in the sky.

April 22^nd: To celebrate Earth Day (April 22^nd), the show’s theme will be “Earth.”

April 29^th: Cute designs featuring dinosaurs will pop up in the night sky.

When: Twice every Saturday

Drone show starting time: 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm (March – September)

7:00 pm & 9:00 pm (October – February)

Location: Gwangalli Beach

How to get there: Gwangan Station (Busan Subway Line 2), Exit 3 or Exit 5

Tips: Parking is extremely difficult in the Gwangalli area, especially on the weekend. I highly recommend you use public transportation.

Shake Shack’s Opening in Busan

April 5, 2023April 7, 2023Posted in Busan News, Cafes, Cafes & Restaurants, TravelLeave a comment

Shake Shack has opened its second location in Busan. The popular burger chain opened on the ground floor of the Shinsegae Centum City Mall.

“During the first three days of its opening, the first 50 guests will receive a limited edition Shake Shack gift,” the company said.

The other location in Busan is in the Seomyeon area (Samjeong Building).

Gordon Ramsay Burger will also be opening, the Shinsegae Group reported recently. The restaurant will be located on Level B1 in the Shinsegae Department Store Centum City.

The Firework Festival to Pray for the 2030 World Expo Busan

March 30, 2023Posted in Busan News, Festivals & Events, Living, Travel1 Comment

A large firework show will be held in support of the host of the 2030 World Expo Busan.

The Busan Metropolitan Government will hold a firework show at Gwangalli Beach from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm on April 6th. The large-scale event will be held in time for the International Expo Organization (BIE)’s diligence team, due to check the preparation status of the 2030 World Expo.

This 30-minute firework show is “K-Wave” themed and will start around 8:30 pm.

The band, Cardy, a goodwill ambassador for the Busan Expo, will also perform.

The city will partially close the Gwangan Bridge from April 2nd – 7th to facilitate the firework show. On April 6th, the day of the event, the upper part of the Gwangan Bridge will be closed from 3:30 pm and the lower part will be closed from 6:30 pm until the end of the show.

Vote For Your Favorite Drone Show!

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023Posted in Busan News, Festivals & Events, Living, TravelLeave a comment

The Suyeong-gu District, Busan announced that it will hold a drone show finalist voting event to mark the first anniversary of the “Gwangalli M Drone Light Show.”

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show is a weekly performance that has a different theme each weekend. There has been over 250 different drone shows since April of last year.

The district will let citizens vote for their favorite drone shows and select special shows with a chosen theme for May.

The voting period will last until April 7^th. Anyone is welcomed to choose five of their favorite drone shows via their website: gwangallimdrone.co.kr.

The five themes, which receive the most votes, will be redesigned by adding more detail with 1,500 drones.

The winning show will be displayed at 8 pm only on May 27^th at Gwangalli Beach.

In addition, gifts will be presented through a lottery for voting participants.

For more information, visit the Suyeong-gu website, official social media and website for the drone show.

Tanaka is Coming to Busan for His Tour!

March 22, 2023March 20, 2023Posted in Busan News, Entertainment, TravelLeave a comment

Tanaka will be going on a tour in April, called “Tanaka over Flower.”

Starting in Daejeon on April 1^st, the tour will go to 10 cities, including Incheon, Seongnam, Busan, Suwon, Changwon, Daegu, Gwangju, Ulsan and Jeju.

Tanaka is a YouTuber who has gained so much popularity for acting Japanese and being interested in Korean culture. He is currently active on YouTube and TV.

The Seoul concert which was held from January 27^th to 29^th was sold out and was also broadcasted live to 12 theaters nationwide.

His Busan concert will be held on Saturday, May 13^th and Sunday, May 14^th at 6 pm and 3 pm, respectively.

Ticket prices may vary depending on the venue, but the Busan tickets are 77,000 won or 88,000 won, depending on where you sit. Reservations can be made at www.interpark.com.

Fyi, “Tanaka” is a character played by Korean comedian, Kim Kyoung-wook.

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BMA to Extend the Period of Takashi Murakami’s Exhibition

March 17, 2023Posted in Busan News, Festivals & Events, TravelLeave a comment

World-renowned pop artist, Takashi Murakami’s exhibition at the Busan Museum of Art has received an unprecedented response. Therefore, the BMA has decided to extend its exhibition period by one month, until April 16^th.

This exhibition, titled “Takashi Murakami; Murakami Zombie” was originally scheduled to end on March 12^th, however, it drew so much attention before the opening. It attracted more than 94,000 visitors between January 26^th and March 7^th, along with an average of 2,500 visitors on the weekdays and over 4,000 on the weekends.

The exhibition features nearly 170 works made by Takashi Murakami, from some of his early works to his more recent paintings, sculptures, videos and NFT digital works.

Gwangalli M Drone Light Show (Line-up for March)

March 1, 2023March 2, 2023Posted in Busan News, Festivals & Events, TravelLeave a comment

Every Saturday, drones fill the night sky in the Gwangalli Beach area, attracting thousands of locals and tourists. Check out the show schedule for March.

March 4^th: It feels like the spring is just around the corner. Drones will decorate the sky with a spring theme.

March 11^th: To celebrate White Day (March 14^th), this show’s theme will be “Love.”

March 18^th: Things relating to Greek Roman mythology will be displayed in the sky.

March 25^th: Drones will display our fur friends (puppies) in the sky.

When: Twice every Saturday

Drone show starting time: 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm (March – September)

7:00 pm & 9:00 pm (October – February)

Location: Gwangalli Beach

How to get there: Gwangan Station (Busan Subway Line 2), Exit 3 or Exit 5

Tips: Parking is extremely difficult in the Gwangalli area, especially on the weekend. I highly recommend you use public transportation.

Cherry Blossom Season is Starting in Late March in Busan

February 27, 2023February 26, 2023Posted in Busan News, Festivals & Events, Living, TravelLeave a comment

The cherry blossoms will likely start blooming around March 20^th in Jeju, March 24^th in Busan, and March 28^th in Seoul.

Since the flowers take about a week to fully bloom, the best time to visit the famous cherry blossom streets in Busan will be around April 1^st.

That is on average 3-5 days earlier compared to past years, according to the Korean Meteorological Administration.

Musinsa Standard Opens in Busan

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023Posted in Busan News, Living, TravelLeave a comment

A Musinsa’s store will open in Busan, making it their third location in Korea.

Musinsa opened an offline market in Hongdae, Seoul in 2021 and Gangnam last year.

Around 6,500 people shopped at the Hongdae location during the first three days of it opening. The Gangnam branch was visited by 8,000 people during its first three days.

The store takes up two floors of the Judith Taewha in the center of the Seomyeon area.

Musinsa plans on expanding its offline stores in the future. In addition to Busan, Musinsa is rumored to be opening more locations in different cities, including Gwangju and Daegu.

Busan to Send Relief Fund to Earthquake-Stricken Turkey

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023Posted in Busan News, LivingLeave a comment

The city of Busan announced on the 8^th that it has decided to provide US $100,000 to help Turkey recover from earthquakes that struck them.

Busan’s mayor, Park Hyungjoon said, “We express deep regret over the unexpected earthquake in Turkey,” adding, “Busan will provide relief funds.”

Turkey has a special relationship with Busan. During the Korean War, Turkish troops were dispatched to fight against North Korea. 1,005 soldiers lost their lives during the war and 462 of them were buried in the UN Memorial Park in Busan.