Hwang Young-woong, A Festival Tailored for Gangjin County Residents

Singer Hwang Young-woong, ahead of his performance at the Gangjin Celadon Festival on the 28th, conveyed his consideration for local residents, stating, "As this performance is a festival for the citizens of Gangjin County, the citizens are the main characters." He emphasized, "​What's more important than physical distance is the distance between hearts," and decided to yield the front seats to the county residents and watch from a separate area in an orderly fashion with his fandom, 'Paradise'.

For this performance, Hwang Young-woong is meticulously preparing everything from song selection to stage production and costumes, planning to present a tailored performance that local residents can enjoy together. Large LED screens will be installed at the venue to vividly convey the excitement of the event.

Hwang Young-woong expressed his apologies to his fans, while also explaining, "This is a mature choice by 'Paradise' to elevate the dignity of the artist and coexist with the local community," asking for their understanding.

This decision by Hwang Young-woong and his fandom is drawing attention as a case that makes us reflect on the meaning of local festivals. It is also known that following his performance at the Gangjin Celadon Festival, industry interest has increased, with over 12 event appearance offers and terrestrial music show appearances being coordinated.