LG Dream Festival Nurtures Youth Dreams and Puts Gumi in the Spotlight

LG has nurtured youth talent and fostered shared growth with local communities for 23 years
Deka & Bastack and FOCUS win grand prizes

The 23rd LG Dream Festival, hosted by the LG Gyeongbuk Council, wrapped up successfully on October 17 at Nakdonggang Sports Park in Gumi, with around 15,000 citizens in attendance.

The 23rd LG Dream Festival, hosted by the LG Gyeongbuk Council [Photo courtesy of the LG Gyeongbuk Council]

Aerial view of the 23rd LG Dream Festival hosted by the LG Gyeongbuk Council [Photo provided by Gumi City]

Launched in 2000, the LG Dream Festival is a leading nationwide youth cultural festival that has nurtured young people's passion for music and dance and supported their dreams.

The festival has become a dream stage for young people, launching the careers of stars such as singers Kim Tae-woo, Kwon Jeong-yeol and Hwang Chi-yeul.

A total of 402 teams and 1,203 participants from across the country competed in this year's festival. In the finals, Deka & Bastack won the grand prize in the singing category, while FOCUS took the grand prize in the dance category. FOCUS, which placed first overall, received the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Award.

The festival's excitement continued with celebratory performances. Popular artists including KOYOTE, Hwang Chi-yeul, Chungha, B1A4 and HYNN (Park Hye-won) took the stage, along with a live broadcast of SBS's "Cultwo Show," giving citizens and young people special memories.

Through this festival, the LG Gyeongbuk Council gave young people an opportunity to showcase their talents and provided the local community with a place for culture and fellowship.

The festival, held for 23 years, demonstrated LG's commitment to shared growth with local communities and its practice of corporate social responsibility.

A representative of the LG Gyeongbuk Council said, "Thanks to the enthusiasm of the young people and the support of Gumi citizens, we successfully brought the festival to a close," adding, "We will continue to work alongside the local community and be a steadfast partner in nurturing the dreams of future generations."

The LG Dream Festival, which has supported young people's dreams for 23 years, is an exemplary model of shared growth between businesses and local communities.

LG's genuine commitment to social contribution shone even brighter as it opened up opportunities for young people and brought joy to citizens.

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