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The 26th Jeonju International Film Festival (co-executive directors Min Sung-wook and Jung Joon-ho) set a record for the highest ticket sales in history as soon as general ticket sales opened.

General ticket sales, which began at 11 a.m. on the 18th, have currently sold over 85% of all tickets sold (as of 5 p.m. on the 25th). This is the highest ticket sales figure in the history of the Jeonju International Film Festival, excluding the limited seating operated during the COVID-19 pandemic period, and represents an increase of approximately 26.8% compared to the previous year.

Currently, 73 films (including short film packages) have sold out all screenings, with the opening ceremony selling out in just 2 minutes and 38 seconds, and some screening times selling out in just 10 seconds after ticket sales opened, proving the enthusiastic fervor of movie fans.

This year, the J Special Class by actor Lee Jung-hyun, participating as a programmer, as well as the Jeonju Cinema Tour X Majung Choice program featuring Park Ji-hwan, Seo Hyun-woo, Cha Woo-min, Cha Jung-woo, and Lee Chan-hyung, also recorded sold-out screenings for all sessions. In addition, unique programs of the Jeonju International Film Festival, such as a master class with directors Bae Chang-ho, Pedro Costa, Christopher Fett, and producer Monse Triola, as well as journeys into the world of film, special conversations, live film performances, and Jeonju Talk Talk, continued to sell out, reflecting high expectations from domestic and international film fans. Despite opening additional seating up to the second floor at the 1,000-seat capacity Samsung Cultural Center at Jeonbuk University, the third screening is already sold out, with many other screenings on the verge of selling out.

However, real-time ticket cancellations are possible, so even for sold-out films, tickets can be reserved up to 10 minutes before the screening. Even for those who did not reserve tickets, free outdoor screenings are being held throughout Jeonju, a city known for its film culture and tourism, allowing both festival-goers and local residents to easily participate. Particularly this year, from May 2nd to 6th, a program called 'Jeonju Cinema Tour X Stroll' combining performances of 'Joseon Pop' at the Jeolla Gamyeong Seopyeon Site, a core cultural heritage site from the Joseon Dynasty, with film screenings, offers a unique cultural experience. Additionally, alley screenings that were previously held on a small scale in the Jeonju Busungil and Film Street areas have been expanded citywide due to the warm response from the previous year, providing a richer experience.

Tickets for the Jeonju International Film Festival must be purchased only through official channels such as the festival's official website (https://www.jeonjufest.kr/), Melon Ticket (https://ticket.melon.com/), or designated ticket booths at the venue.