Hwaseong Mayor Jung Myunggeun: "Culture Close to Residents' Lives"... 10,000 Attend Manse-gu Concert

Hwaseong's Manse-gu Successfully Wraps Up Regional Concert
More Than 10,000 Residents Unite Through Music
Kyungseo, Nucksal, and Baek Ji-young Perform at Namyang Sports Park
Concert Series Continues in Hyohaeng-gu on November 7

More than 10,000 residents attended the “2026 Manse-gu Regional Concert: Between Emotion and the Beat,” hosted by Manse-gu in Hwaseong Special City, Gyeonggi Province, at Namyang Sports Park on October 9.

Song Okju, a member of the National Assembly (left); Hong Nomi, head of Manse-gu (center); and Lee Gyecheol, chair of the Hwaseong Special City Council, greet citizens from the stage at the “2026 Manse-gu Regional Concert,” held at Namyang Sports Park on the 9th. Photo provided by Hwaseong City.

Mayor Jung Myung-geun said, “Good culture should be accessible to everyone and enjoyed comfortably close to home. We will reduce cultural gaps between areas, identify cultural content that reflects each area’s unique character, and create more opportunities for residents to naturally connect their daily lives with culture and the arts.”

The concert was a free outdoor performance organized to give residents the chance to enjoy cultural performances close to where they live. It aimed to reduce disparities in opportunities to enjoy culture between areas and encourage interaction among residents.

The concert began at 6 p.m. with a tap dance performance by local arts group Blue Note. Singer Kyungseo then took the stage with her emotive vocals, followed by rapper Nucksal, who delivered an energetic hip-hop performance. Singer Baek Ji-young closed the show, earning applause and cheers from the audience with her powerful voice.

With a mix of genres, including tap dance, ballads, and hip-hop, the concert brought together children, young adults, and middle-aged and older residents. Residents who came with family, friends, and neighbors spent the autumn evening singing along to familiar songs.

Hong Nomi, head of Manse-gu, said, “We will create opportunities for residents to enjoy performances close to home and connect with their neighbors, reflecting their opinions and the unique characteristics of the area.”

Citizens enjoying the performance at the 2026 Manse-gu Regional Concert, held at Namyang Sports Park on the 9th. Photo provided by Hwaseong City.

Mayor Jung Myung-geun said, “I hope this concert was a warm occasion for people to share cultural experiences with their neighbors and build understanding across generations.”

Meanwhile, Hwaseong City will continue its regional concert series in Hyohaeng-gu on November 7. The city plans to expand opportunities for local artists and residents to participate and develop cultural content that highlights the unique character of each area.

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