BIFF Plaza | Attraction Guide | K-Travel Mate

After the liberation on August 15, a few theaters appeared in the Nampodong theater district, and by the 1960s, around 20 theaters had clustered around BIFF Plaza. On September 13, 1996, the 1st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) was held to create a small but prestigious film festival. Along with the festival, the theater district was renovated and named BIFF Plaza. BIFF Plaza hosted the BIFF opening eve events and major BIFF activities such as famous filmmakers' handprinting ceremonies. However, as the Busan Cinema Center was built in Haeundae, the main events moved there. Yet, many traces of the festival's early days remain, and film screenings continue. This concentration of premiere theaters in one place is unique not only in Asia but also in Europe and holds infinite potential. Recently, it has evolved into a complex cultural space offering shopping and tourism alongside films, attracting many young people and playing a major role in revitalizing the local commercial district.