BLACKPINK's Lisa attends the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival. Yonhap SEOUL, September 18 (AJP) - The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has officially commenced its 10-day event, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The festival began with an opening ceremony on the evening of Sept. 17 at the Busan Cinema Center's outdoor theater.
The outdoor theater, with its 5,000 seats, was completely filled with enthusiastic spectators. A wave of cheers and applause greeted a host of actors and directors as they made their way down the red carpet. The opening ceremony was hosted by actor Lee Byung Hun.
The festival's lineup includes 328 films, which will be screened through Oct. 26.
The cast and director of BIFF's opening film, "Can't Help It," pose together. Yonhap
Actresses at the BIFF opening ceremony/ Yonhap
Lee Byung Hun, the host of the BIFF's opening ceremony, strikes a pose on the red carpet. Yonhap
Actress Son Ye-jin on the BIFF red carpet/ Yonhap
Director Meggie Kang of "K-Pop Demon Hunters" greets the crowd at the BIFF opening ceremony. Yonhap Cho Bo-hee 부장 jobo@ajupress.com