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2025 Seoul Light Gwanghwamun: A Spectacular Media Art Event

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From December 12 (Friday) to January 4 (Sunday)

A large-scale media art event,

'Seoul Light Gwanghwamun' will be held in the Gwanghwamun area.

Let's take a closer look!


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✨ 2025 Seoul Light Gwanghwamun

📅 December 12, 2025 (Friday) - January 4, 2026 (Sunday)

✨ Theme: 'Gwanghwa, Breathing with Light'

📌 Key Points of the Gwanghwamun Media Facade

Sixteen domestic and international artists, including world-renowned media artist Doug Aitken, will participate

Presenting a massive media facade show utilizing the entire Gwanghwamun architecture as a screen.

✅ Major Interactive Programs

〈SONG 1〉

A light and sound show featuring the pop song 'I Only Have Eyes for You'

〈Are You Sleeping?〉

Digital reinterpretation of traditional images as the sun and moon exchange messages.

〈Gesture Pop!〉

An interactive artwork conveying messages of participation and inclusion through gestures and sign language.

📌 Citizen Participation Exhibition

✔ Installation of light sculptures across the square and a sculptural street 'Unsu Daetong-ro' where light and music blend.

✔ A program where citizens can complete the 'Ilwol Obongdo Wish Wall' by inserting their own wish tiles.

✔ An LED media stage at the statue of King Sejong, featuring works from selected artists through an open call.

🎉 New Year's Countdown Event

On December 31 (Wednesday) at midnight, a countdown event for the New Year 2026 will be held.

From 11 PM to midnight, a Hanbok fashion show 'Gwanghwamun Fashion Road' will be conducted along with a light performance.

Join us in wrapping up the year with light and music and welcoming a special New Year at the 2025 Seoul Light Gwanghwamun!

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