Rebirth of Gwangjin-gu Cultural and Arts Space 'Cheongchun Tteurak'

Youthtteurak Cultural and Arts Hub Transformed from Outdated Facilities with Low Usage... Expanded Narrow 571㎡ Passage in Front of Konkuk Univ. Station Exit 2 to Enhance Openness

Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) has revitalized the outdoor performance venue ‘Cheongchun Tteurak,’ which had lost visitors due to aging facilities, into a new cultural and artistic space within the city.

Located at Exit 2 of Konkuk University Station, ‘Cheongchun Tteurak’ is a place where various performances such as busking take place. The district transformed this area, adjacent to the major commercial district Konkuk Mat-ui Street, into a representative resting spot for the youth.

The space boasts an open area of approximately 571.1㎡. The location of the existing outdoor stage, which had obstructed movement, was changed to enhance openness. Narrow pathways were widened to reduce pedestrian congestion and prevent crowd-related accidents.

Another notable feature is the removal of the boundary between the stage and the audience seats. Instead of a conventional fixed stage, a two-tiered stand was installed to enable interactive performances. Performers can freely decorate the stage according to their preferences with sound equipment, props, and more.

Surrounding the area is a rainbow-colored ‘Art wall.’ A ‘Lenticular’ design, which changes color depending on the viewing angle, was applied. The vivid three-dimensional effect makes it ideal for taking photos. At night, wall lighting illuminates the space brightly.

Safety was also a priority. The CCTV system was enhanced with a ‘people counting’ function that automatically measures crowd density to prevent mass crowd accidents. Additionally, a ‘smart pole’ equipped with an audio alarm for emergencies, streetlights, and emergency bells was installed.

District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho said, “We have worked to transform Cheongchun Tteurak into a city landmark where youth and romance coexist,” adding, “I hope it will become a lively cultural resting place and communication space for residents at all times.”

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