Paju City to Host "KBS National Singing Contest" for 30th Anniversary of City Status

Final Round to Be Held at Imjingak Tourist Site on October 3
Up to 300 Teams Accepted on a First-Come, First-Served Basis Until the 23rd

Paju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on September 8 that it will host the "KBS National Singing Contest – Paju City Edition" to commemorate the 30th anniversary of its status as a city. The event will take place at Imjingak Tourist Site on October 3 at 2 PM.

Paju City to Host ‘KBS National Singing Contest’ Celebrating 30th Anniversary of City Promotion. Provided by Paju City

The event is hosted by Paju City and organized by KBS. Applications for participation will be accepted from October 10 to 23, with a maximum of 300 teams accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Residents of Paju, as well as those who work or attend school in the Paju area, are eligible to participate. Applicants can register by visiting the Department of Culture and Arts at Paju City Hall or the administrative welfare centers in each town, township, or neighborhood.

The preliminary round will be held at the Grand Performance Hall of the Paju Citizens' Hall at 1 PM on October 1. The final 15 teams selected from the preliminaries will take the stage for the main competition at Imjingak Tourist Site on October 3.

The main stage will feature performances by the participants, as well as guest appearances by singers Kim Yeonja, Kang Moonkyung, Haru, Oh Yoojin, and Lee Daeun, offering a diverse array of stages for the audience.

Kim Yoonjung, Director of the Department of Culture and Education of Paju City, stated, "I hope that the National Singing Contest, held to celebrate the 30th anniversary of our city status, becomes a festival for all citizens to enjoy and come together," and encouraged, "We look forward to the enthusiastic participation of our citizens, full of talent and passion."

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