One of the coolest things I experienced throughout my trip to Korea was attending my really first Stage Greeting,an unique tradition in the Korean movie scene that lets fans meet the cast and crew of a movie up close, right inside the movie theater!
< img height="640 "src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtmjfdv8vGAuwr0NSzXU5AseysoGwuZLA8_n5zEjSw-7wIhb7IRfiL0qiv66wVGE5UR6lHs7Gno85G_s3T4sO4SNpFq3kbcfDIKceE-GUMwNCPoK5O-9cc-4D1dls5DbqwSp2sUWhsIDlG_TY9vtnzNEpNy9gi41W8GQgXXbY4nhWWvi67DveD3nKPffU/w480-h640/Instagram%20Carousel%20Template%2034.png"width="480 "/ > I had the possibility to enjoy You Are the Apple of My Eye, starring B1A4’s Jinyoung and TWICE’s Dahyun. Seeing them in person felt so surreal! I never ever pictured I ‘d be that near to 2 idols I have actually only ever seen on screen. Huge thanks to my pal Marc who assisted us protect tickets! Scheduling online as a tourist isn’t simple as the majority of platforms need a Korean ID or a local phone number, so having somebody in Korea to help was a lifesaver!
< img height ="640"src ="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSaPaCXrwAOncBTY8kxCW6o6e-mSdKEiJGOA-4r-xgjbdMGC_8BUaEtV9c9DQGZy_1AevdCsGWkKNI6tBF7EalDhHeOmBLRWXRMm-H_Fm8ZJ0kla7ywgkbdMnzqVoptvRPQ2020VUyWY481BhEKHl0QYGM7KStIJlAwXdf4fnqYxeHHz29iegn4vDttWo/w500-h640/IMG_0398.jpg"width="500"/ > The Phase Welcoming itself lasted around 10– 20 minutes and happened either before or after the screening. Throughout the event, the cast came out to welcome the audience, shared behind-the-scenes stories, thanked everybody for supporting the film, and created such an enjoyable, personal ambiance in the theater.
It was brief but incredibly memorable.For our screening, there was even a special discount: if you wore a school uniform, you might take a group picture with the cast. Obviously I came ready! Wearing school uniforms even made the whole thing feel like we were taking a class picture with Dahyun and Jinyoung! It was such an enjoyable and unanticipated experience!
So, how do you go to a Phase Greeting in Korea?Stage Greetings generally happen on the very first or second weekend after a movie’s release. They’re held in significant cinema chains like CGV, Lotte Movie Theater, or Megabox, frequently in several locations throughout the city on the same day. The cast might visit several theaters in one day, doing fast 10– 15 minute stops to greet fans before or after screenings.If you’re wishing to participate in one, keep an eye on the authorities social media accounts of movie production companies or distributors (like CJ ENM or Showbox). They typically publish the full schedule a few days before the event, listing times, movie theater areas, and even which cast members will go to.< img height= "640 "src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnJaW9HGPnyUkBTUv-vmN51P78B4gaW2-Uj94zlC7FmLFSZY4uoWjCZLh9aBMp4_ymrrk_iWM0jo-TSU1_JgOunr2iSoxMGlWjQi3Pg0Nxi-W7vDFBGaJQutZkfUZ3hJ1kDYciWjGvg8rhnmXC2daYUyAf78klsePFMr9EfbyiCl6KwNMol0w4GgGCqbE/w480-h640/IMG_0394.jpg"width="480"/ >
That stated, it can be a bit tricky for international fans. Online ticketing frequently requires Korean identification, which makes it challenging to book in advance unless you have a local pal who can assist. Some people have luck buying tickets at kiosks personally, but it’s best to be quick as these tickets can offer out quickly, particularly if a popular idol or star belongs to the cast.Still, if the timing exercises while you’re checking out Korea, I recommend trying to participate in one. It’s such a distinct fan experience. Envision residing in Korea as a fangirl and having possibilities like this to satisfy your faves up close!