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Global Creator Festival Held in Busan
The '2025 World Creator Festival' will take place on September 27 and 28 at Lotte Department Store and Lotte Hotel in Busan.
This event marks the third iteration and will be held in collaboration with the Busan-based hybrid exhibition convention brand 'Festival Siwol,' making it even more diverse.
Over 80 creators from Korea and abroad will engage in content creation based in Busan, aiming for a total of 150 million views.
September Events and Festivals Worth Visiting in Busan
Participation of Popular Creators from Home and Abroad
This festival is a special event that gathers various creators with hundreds of thousands to millions of subscribers.
International participants include KoreanNosh from the UK, heychambo from Australia, and Greg from the US, along with many popular YouTubers from Korea such as CheongdamSister, Today's Family, and Jade & PDYeon who will have opportunities to interact with their fans.
Creators will produce various videos set against Busan’s key tourist attractions like Beomeosa, Songdo, and Haeundae, showcasing content related to tourism, gourmet food, and night views, helping to promote Busan’s charm to the world.
Fan Meeting (Meet-Up) Program Schedule
One of the main events of the festival is the fan meeting where fans can interact directly with creators. It will be held at the El Arena on the 9th floor of Lotte Department Store Busan, featuring talk shows, autograph sessions, and various experience programs.
On September 27 (Saturday), various programs will be arranged.
From 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, there will be an aid-making experience and talk show with CheongdamSister. Following that, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM, there will be an autograph session and talk show with Jade and PDYeon. Finally, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, a talk show with 'Today's Family' will take place.
The next day, September 28 (Sunday), there will be an autograph session, local dessert experience, and talk show with Chambo and KoreanNosh from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, followed by a talk show with Greg from 1:30 PM to 2:10 PM.
Those wishing to participate can apply through the official Instagram (@wcfbusan), and participants will be selected through a lottery.
Creator Awards Ceremony
On September 28 at 4:00 PM, the 'Creator Awards' will be held in the Grand Ballroom of Lotte Hotel Busan.
This event will present various award-winning works based on Busan-themed content by creators from Korea and abroad, providing special enjoyment for fans.
Pre-Programs and Special Content
In July and August, a web entertainment video focusing on Busan was produced and gained great popularity. Popular broadcaster Dex (Kim Jin-young) and webtoon artist Gi-an84 participated, receiving a lot of attention.
Additionally, four small-scale fan meetings were held, providing an opportunity for interaction.
These pre-events contributed to making Busan more attractive as a 'global tourism hub city.'
Conclusion: Busan's Leap as a Global Tourism Hub
The 2025 World Creator Festival goes beyond a YouTuber festival, providing opportunities for creators and fans to communicate directly. This event is expected to serve as an important venue for cultural exchange that promotes Busan's charm to the world.
Through this event, Busan will create a new city image that integrates K-content and tourism, further solidifying its status as a global tourism hub. Such changes are expected to be pivotal in illuminating Busan's future.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When will the 2025 World Creator Festival be held in Busan?
It will be held on September 27 and 28 at Lotte Department Store and Lotte Hotel in Busan.
The 2025 World Creator Festival will take place on September 27 and 28 at Lotte Department Store and Lotte Hotel in Busan. This event is expected to be filled with various programs in collaboration with the Busan-based hybrid exhibition convention brand 'Festival Siwol.'
Q. Who are the creators participating in the festival?
Over 80 creators from Korea and abroad will participate in content creation and fan meetings based in Busan.
This festival will feature over 80 popular creators with subscribers ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions. Participants include KoreanNosh from the UK, heychambo from Australia, Greg from the US, as well as popular creators from Korea like CheongdamSister, Today's Family, and Jade & PDYeon, who will communicate with fans and engage in content creation set against Busan’s tourist attractions.
Q. How will the festival's fan meeting program be conducted?
The fan meeting will be held on the 9th floor of Lotte Department Store Busan, featuring talk shows, autograph sessions, and experience programs.
The fan meeting will take place at the El Arena on the 9th floor of Lotte Department Store Busan on September 27 and 28, divided into multiple sessions. Activities include a drink-making experience with CheongdamSister, an autograph session and talk show with Jade & PDYeon, a talk show with today's family, an autograph session and dessert experience with Chambo and KoreanNosh, and a talk show with Greg. Interested participants can apply through the official Instagram (@wcfbusan), and participants will be chosen through a lottery.
Q. When and where will the Creator Awards ceremony be held?
It will be held on September 28 at 4 PM in the Grand Ballroom of Lotte Hotel Busan.
The Creator Awards ceremony will take place on September 28 at 4 PM in the Grand Ballroom of Lotte Hotel Busan. At this event, creators from Korea and abroad will announce various award-winning works based on Busan-themed content, providing special enjoyment for fans.
Q. How will this event impact Busan tourism?
It will provide an opportunity to showcase Busan's tourism appeal to the world and elevate its status as a global tourism hub.
The creators participating in the festival will produce content focused on tourism, gourmet food, and night views featuring attractions like Beomeosa, Songdo, and Haeundae in Busan, promoting the city’s charm globally. The pre-web entertainment and fan meetings will contribute to establishing Busan as a global tourism hub, creating a new city image integrating K-content and tourism, thereby enhancing Busan's international standing.
