K-Horror Festival 'Midnight Horror Village' Opens... Experience the Horror of Summer Nights at Korean Folk Village

Summer Night Frights: Korean Folk Village's 'Midnight Horror Village' Open Until August

The Korean Folk Village is launching its largest K-horror festival yet, ‘Midnight Horror Village,’ starting on the 26th. This festival runs until August 25th, operating every night until 12:00 AM. Visitors will be greeted by K-ghosts set against the backdrop of a Joseon Dynasty village.

For the 2024 ‘Midnight Horror Village’ festival, the Korean Folk Village is unveiling two new content offerings. ‘Abandoned House,’ a spin-off of the popular ‘Gwigul’ (Ghost Cave) content, delves into the mysterious events experienced by the Gwigul investigators. Visitors can immerse themselves in the bizarre occurrences and stories within the investigators' residence, enhancing their Gwigul experience. This content is available daily at Folk Village House No. 25. Additionally, the ‘Ghosts Live Here’ content lets visitors experience the thrill of cohabiting with ghosts, running at Folk Village Houses No. 42 and 43.

The popular K-horror walkthrough experiences, ‘Gwigul: Blood-Eyed Ghosts’ and ‘Gwigul: Living Ghost Jade,’ which were previously only available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, will be open daily throughout the festival. The beloved ‘Ok-sa Chang-kwol’ and ‘Sokchon Ghost Stories’ have also received fresh updates. ‘Ok-sa Chang-kwol’ has been transformed into a Joseon-era escape room, where visitors can search for treasure maps and escape from the prison (Ok-sa) that has become a living hell for prisoners. ‘Sokchon Ghost Stories’ offers a spine-tingling experience as a Joseon-era ghost story teller shares their personal experiences with the audience.

To make your summer night even more exciting, we recommend the ‘Otherworldly Contest’ and ‘Midnight Club: Paradise Party.’ The ‘Otherworldly Contest’ takes place from 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, offering extreme fun with a competition to select the ultimate ghost. ‘Midnight Club: Paradise Party’ runs from 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, allowing you to dance with the ghosts to powerful EDM music.

The ‘Makeup Experience: Horror Makeup Room,’ where professional makeup artists transform you into a ghost, and the ‘Costume Experience: Horror Costume Room,’ with a wide range of ghost costumes, are also available. This allows visitors to transform into ghosts themselves and create unforgettable memories at the K-Horror festival.

Limited-edition food and beverage options are also exclusively available during the Midnight Horror Village festival. The ‘Chilling Midnight Restaurant’ offers five menu items: △Ink-Black Noodle Soup △Eyeball-Missing Patbingsu △Hell-Fire Tteokbokki △Bulgogi Hell-Dog △Shredded Dried Squid Fritters. The ‘Osaek Yakbang’ (Five-Color Pharmacy) and the ‘Skewer Burning Summer Night’ offer refreshing drinks such as highballs.

To ensure a comfortable visit, the Korean Folk Village will operate shuttle buses every Friday, Saturday, and public holiday during the festival period. These buses will run between the entrance, Sanggal Station, and Singal Intersection.

Nam Seung-hyeon, head of the Content Planning Team at the Korean Folk Village, stated, “The Midnight Horror Village, the largest K-horror festival in Korea, has become a cultural trend.” He added, “We hope that this year's Midnight Horror Village festival will allow visitors to enjoy a thrilling and refreshing experience on those hot summer nights.” He further emphasized, “We will do our best to provide visitors with a rich experience through Korea Folk Village's unique content.”

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Korean Folk Village's opening, and the village is dedicated to promoting traditional Korean culture to the world.

Website: http://www.koreanfolk.co.kr

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