Yangpyeong County Video Media Center Successfully Concludes Year-End Special Lecture "Brewing Alcohol with Movies"

Movie OST Classical Concert, Video Contest Awards, and Special Lecture
A Rich Cultural Event Receives Enthusiastic Response from Residents

Yangpyeong County in Gyeonggi Province, led by Governor Jin Jinseon, successfully held the year-end event "Brewing Alcohol with Movies" starting at 6:30 PM on December 5.

Yangpyeong County has been holding the year-end event "Brewing Alcohol with Movies" since 6:30 PM on the 5th. Provided by Yangpyeong County

This event featured a variety of cultural programs, including a movie OST classical concert, the award ceremony for the "2025 Yangpyeong Village Media Video Contest," and a special lecture, all of which were met with an enthusiastic response from residents. Notably, this was the first event held outside Cheongun-myeon since the opening of the Video Media Center, allowing even more local residents to participate and adding to its significance.

The event began with a movie OST classical performance by Avec Ensemble. Five familiar pieces were performed: "Merry-Go-Round of Life" from "Howl's Moving Castle," "Por Una Cabeza" from "Scent of a Woman," "To You, From Me" from "The Classic," "Love Theme" from "Cinema Paradiso," and "Butterfly" from "Take Off." These selections resonated deeply with the audience. The emotional atmosphere of the performance heightened anticipation for the upcoming award ceremony and special lecture.

The "2025 Yangpyeong Village Media Video Contest" award ceremony followed. This year, 61 entries showcasing the attractions, festivals, and history of Yangpyeong were submitted, and 42 works were selected as winners.

In the feature film category, the Grand Prize went to "Memories Beyond Recollection" by Cinebrick, with a prize of 3 million won. In the short film category, Kyuin Kim received the Grand Prize for "A Step Toward the Future," earning 1.5 million won. In addition, two Silver Prizes and five Bronze Prizes were awarded in both the feature and short film categories, along with six Honorable Mentions and twenty Finalist awards. The winning works will be released sequentially through the Yangpyeong County Video Media Center YouTube channel.

Jin Jinseon, Yangpyeong County Governor, held the award ceremony for the '2025 Yangpyeong Village Media Video Contest' on the 5th. Provided by Yangpyeong County

The final program of the event was the year-end special lecture "Brewing Alcohol with Movies." Seungwon Cho, a writer active on MBC's YouTube channel "Ilsa F's Juraki World," delivered the lecture, sharing insights from over 20 years of exploring alcohol and unraveling the cultural significance of alcoholic beverages featured in films. The audience gained a new understanding of the symbolism and messages embedded in scenes involving alcohol.

Governor Jin Jinseon stated, "This year-end event was designed to allow residents to experience a variety of programs in one place, which increased overall satisfaction with participation. Next year, we will strive to hold special lectures from the Media Center at various locations throughout the county."

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