Seoul to host 'Mosquito Net Cinema' by Han River

Seoul is transforming a space under the Han River Bridge into a unique outdoor cinema experience called 'Mosquito Net Cinema' on August 15-16. This program offers a novel way for citizens to enjoy films while taking in the Han River's night scenery and a cool breeze.

Twenty large mosquito nets, each accommodating up to four people, will be set up. Participants will wear 'silent headphones' to minimize noise disturbance and watch movies screened on the media facade under the bridge. The lineup features "Trolls: Band Together" on August 15 and "Sing 2" on August 16, both starting at 8 p.m.

This event is a pilot project by the Seoul Metropolitan Government aimed at developing the night economy. It includes citizen engagement activities like SNS events, satisfaction surveys, and prize drawings. A total of 40 teams, 20 per day, will be selected through a lottery from 7,745 applications.

Seoul plans to utilize the media art exhibition space as a multi-cultural complex for performances, films, exhibitions, and experiences. Based on the event's outcomes and citizen feedback, the city intends to develop more nighttime cultural programs. "We've prepared this event so citizens can enjoy a different kind of summer night on the Han River," said Choi In-gyu, Seoul's Design Policy Officer. "We will expand participatory night cultural programs by reflecting operational results and citizen opinions."

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We've prepared this event so citizens can enjoy a different kind of summer night on the Han River. We will expand participatory night cultural programs by reflecting operational results and citizen opinions.