Paju City Reopens Munsan Happiness Center Grand Auditorium After Renovation

A Total Investment of 6 Billion Won
Reborn as a Dedicated Popular Music Venue

Paju City in Gyeonggi Province has reopened the Munsan Happiness Center Grand Auditorium after renovating it as a dedicated venue for popular music performances.

Kim Kyungil, mayor of Paju City, is delivering a commemorative speech at the reopening ceremony of Munsan Happiness Center Grand Auditorium held on the 30th. Photo by Paju City

Since its completion in July 2011, the Grand Auditorium located within the Munsan-eup Administrative Welfare Center has served as a cultural and artistic space for the local community. In 2023, it was selected for the project to create a dedicated popular music performance venue, and a total of 6 billion won (3 billion won in national funds and 3 billion won in municipal funds) was invested for a major interior renovation.

This project aimed to transform the leading performance facility in northern Paju into a modern and specialized cultural space. Major upgrades included a complete replacement of key performance equipment such as sound, lighting, and stage machinery; a full replacement of audience seating; improvements to the dressing room environment; and the installation of a new external elevator, creating a safer and more comfortable environment for both performers and audiences.

On the 30th, the first performance to commemorate the reopening was held, featuring the planned performance "Again, Singing in Munsan," hosted and organized by the Paju Cultural Foundation. The event featured musical actress Kim Sohyang, crossover singer Park Hyunsoo, jazz band Prelude, and the Lare Vocal Ensemble, who delivered cross-genre performances that received enthusiastic responses from the audience.

Kim Kyungil, mayor of Paju City, stated, "This reopening is an important opportunity to enhance citizens' access to culture and expand the foundation for enjoying culture in everyday life." He added, "I hope the Munsan Happiness Center Grand Auditorium will be reborn as a cultural asset that serves as a creative stage for local artists and a source of pride for all citizens."

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