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'Harry Potter: Forbidden Forest' Exhibition Lands in Korea for First Time, Opening in Jeju in December

'Harry Potter: Forbidden Forest' Exhibition Lands in Korea for First Time, Opening in Jeju in December

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The immersive exhibition 'Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience' will debut in South Korea in December.
  • The exhibition, inspired by the Forbidden Forest from the Harry Potter films, has already attracted over 2 million visitors globally.
  • It will be held at Jeju Luna폴 and is a collaboration between Dotmil, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, and Fever.

The immersive exhibition 'Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience,' inspired by the magical world of the Harry Potter films, is set to make its South Korean debut in December.

Because it's an exhibition dealing with the Forbidden Forest, we plan to incorporate the experiential elements more immersively.

— Dotmil representativeDescribing the focus on interactive elements for the exhibition.

Content-based space solution company Dotmil has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and global live entertainment platform Fever to bring the highly anticipated exhibition to Jeju Luna폴. This marks the first time the experience, which has captivated audiences worldwide, will be available in Korea.

We are also planning content that can only be showcased in Korea, in addition to the booths that have been held in various countries.

— Dotmil representativeHighlighting plans for unique content tailored to the Korean audience.

Globally, the 'Forbidden Forest Experience' has welcomed over 2 million visitors across various countries, including the UK, USA, France, Australia, and Singapore. It offers an interactive nighttime adventure, allowing visitors to step into the enchanted forest and experience the wizarding world in a unique and engaging way.

We are delighted to be able to introduce the globally beloved 'Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience' to Korea for the first time.

— Dotmil representativeExpressing excitement about bringing the exhibition to South Korea.

Dotmil representatives have stated that the Korean version will emphasize interactive elements even more than previous iterations. They are also planning unique content specifically for the Korean audience. The collaboration aims to provide Korean visitors with a novel and immersive entertainment experience, building on the global success of the Harry Potter franchise.

Through cooperation with Warner Bros. and Fever, we will strive to provide a new form of immersive content experience to Korean visitors.

— Dotmil representativeStating the goal of offering a novel immersive experience.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.