[Review] 10cm Singalong, Glen Check's Festival Calisthenics... Jecheon Swayed on a Late Summer Night

The 21st Jecheon International Music & Film Festival "One Summer Night"
Live Performances by Daybreak, N.Flying, and More
Two Consecutive Sold-Out Nights at the Jecheon Airfield Dome in the City Center

Dave Break Lee Wonseok is singing "Pureuge" on the special dome stage at Jecheon Airfield in Chungbuk on the 5th during the 21st Jecheon International Music & Film Festival's "One Summer Night" event. Photo by Jecheon International Music & Film Festival

"Now, we're down to the last song. You know what to do, right? Come up here. You, the one with the sunglasses."

The audience stirred at the words of Glen Check's vocalist Kim Junwon. In an instant, four audience members stepped onto the stage. As the familiar intro began, a remarkable scene unfolded-everyone, both on stage and in the crowd, danced together without distinction. It was "60's Cardin," often called the national calisthenics of rock festivals. The night in Jecheon was filled with energy.

The 21st Jecheon International Music & Film Festival's "One Summer Night," held on the special dome stage at Jecheon Airfield in Chungbuk on the 5th, was a stage that filled the late summer night with music. This year, the event moved from Cheongpung Lakeside to an indoor dome venue in the city center, and sold out every seat for two days, proving its popularity as a signature program.

BALMING TIGER opened the night with an experimental performance, performing "Kolo Kolo," "Armadillo," and "Bodycoke" in succession. Next, the electronic duo Glen Check heightened the atmosphere with songs like "Sins," "Pretty Psycho," and "Dazed & Confused."

"You play with my heart, up and down, up and down, up and down."

Daybreak took the energy even higher. When the chorus of "Up and Down" came on, the crowd sang along in unison. The audience sang along to almost every song, including "Hot Fresh," "Good," and "I'll Make Sure You Walk Only on Flower Paths." Vocalist Lee Wonseok commanded the stage with a natural rapport during the new song "Pureuge," and shouts for an encore erupted from the audience.

Many fans in the audience had come to see N.Flying. When the members took the stage, the crowd erupted in cheers. "Bloomed," "Really?," and "Rooftop" followed. The band also celebrated a fan's birthday, creating a special moment together.

N.Flying is singing on the special dome stage at Jecheon Airfield in Chungbuk on the 5th during the 21st Jecheon International Music & Film Festival's "One Summer Night" event. Photo by Jecheon International Music & Film Festival

10cm is singing while looking at the audience on the special dome stage at Jecheon Airfield in Chungbuk on the 5th during the 21st Jecheon International Music & Film Festival's "One Summer Night." Photo by Jecheon International Music & Film Festival

The grand finale was 10cm. The singalong continued through "Gradation," "Love is Six Strings," "Dance," "Phonecert," "Do You Like Spring??," and the encore song "Stalker." There were hardly any audience members who didn't know the lyrics. Kwon Jungyeol engaged with fans in a cheerful and witty manner, leading the show with seasoned stage presence and delivering a performance worthy of a festival headliner.

Near the concert venue, people could be seen camping in tents. Food booths lined up at the entrance sold a variety of foods and products, including chicken skewers and beverages. The festival organizers provided a 10,000-won Jecheon local currency "MOA" voucher to those who reserved standing zone or first class (R-seat) tickets for "One Summer Night."

During the day, audiences watched films at the theater, and at night, they enjoyed music in the dome concert hall. This scene demonstrated that the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival has the potential to expand beyond a film festival into an urban-style festival.