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Seoul's Yeouido Pool heats up with popular weekend DJing nights

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Seoul's Yeouido Swimming Pool is hosting a popular 'Night DJing Performance' every weekend, offering a cool and lively escape from the summer heat.
  • The event, which costs only 5,000 won for adult entry, features music, dancing, and water play, attracting both locals and tourists.
  • The initiative aims to create a global attraction and provide a vibrant space for young people, with similar events also held at Nanji Water Playground.

Seoul is offering a unique summer escape with its 'Night DJing Performance' at the Yeouido Swimming Pool, drawing crowds with music, dancing, and water fun. The event has become a sensation, attracting visitors from across the country and even international tourists looking for a cool and energetic way to beat the heat.

It's fun. There aren't many places to release youthful energy.

— Kim Hyun-seoA 26-year-old visitor to the Yeouido Swimming Pool who traveled to Seoul from Busan.

For a modest 5,000 won entry fee, attendees can experience a lively atmosphere with pulsating beats and interactive water play. The performances, held every Friday to Sunday, have become a highlight of the summer, transforming the pool into a vibrant party scene. Participants dance and splash in time with the music, creating a joyful ambiance that has been compared to major water festivals.

I've traveled to Seoul a lot, but this DJing performance is fascinating.

— Kim Hyun-seoA 26-year-old visitor to the Yeouido Swimming Pool who traveled to Seoul from Busan.

The initiative is the brainchild of Lee Dae-hoon, CEO of Doremi Parasol, the company managing the Yeouido and Nanji water facilities. His vision is to create a "Global Han River Swimming Pool Project" that appeals to people worldwide and provides a dynamic space for young people. The event also offers a platform for independent DJs, giving them a chance to perform and showcase their talent.

We want to create a 'Global Han River Swimming Pool Project' that makes people worldwide want to visit the Han River swimming pool. The goal is to create a space where young people can play energetically.

— Lee Dae-hoonCEO of Doremi Parasol, the company managing the Yeouido and Nanji water facilities.

Beyond the DJing events, Seoul offers other water-based attractions. The Yeouido Water Light Square provides a shallow, safe play area for children, while various other Han River parks feature musical fountain shows. These diverse options ensure that residents and visitors can find refreshing ways to enjoy the city during the hot summer months.

We want to give opportunities to independent DJs who don't have a stage.

— Lee Dae-hoonCEO of Doremi Parasol, the company managing the Yeouido and Nanji water facilities.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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