{
  "id": 14384912,
  "title": "900 drones, K-pop stars to light up Songpa's autumn festival",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/900-drones-k-pop-stars-to-light-up-songpas-autumn-festival-14384912",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T06:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261014/900-drones-k-pop-stars-to-light-up-songpas-autumn-festival"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Songpa District, located in southeastern Seoul, will host its 26th annual cultural festival beginning Wednesday. This event will showcase a fusion of traditional heritage and contemporary K-pop and Korean culture, taking place at the 88 Lawn Plaza within the park. The festival officially commences on October 23 at 7 p.m., kicking off with a spectacular drone show comprising 900 drones. This aerial display will be accompanied by a media art presentation and contemporary dance performances. The program will also feature the Songpa District Symphony Orchestra's rendition of \"O Fortuna\" and a vocal trio comprising tenors Yoon Jung-soo, Jin Sung-won, and Lee Dong-myung.\n\nLater in the evening, K-pop and hip-hop artists Davichi and Loco will perform on stage. The following day will shift focus towards community engagement, commencing with the musical gala \"Standing by the River.\" This performance will reimagine the historical Baekjae period (18 B.C.-660 A.D.) legend of Domi Ferry. Following this, residents from across the district will participate in the Hanmaeum Eoull Madang program, displaying a range of talents cultivated over time.",
  "summary": "Songpa District in southeastern Seoul — home to the city’s iconic Olympic Park — will host its 26th annual cultural festival starting Wednesday, blending ancient heritage with modern K-pop and contemporary Korean culture. The event takes place at the park’s 88 Lawn Plaza. The festival, which is happening at Olympic Park's 88 Lawn Plaza, will open Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. with a welcome drone show…",
  "key_points": [
    "Songpa District hosts 26th annual cultural festival",
    "900 drones perform in spectacular aerial show",
    "K-pop stars Davichi and Loco headline evening"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Blending high-tech drone displays with traditional legends and local talent transforms the annual celebration into a multifaceted platform that bridges historical heritage with modern pop culture for the community.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "900 drones, K-pop stars to light up Songpa's autumn festival",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/900-drones-k-pop-stars-to-light-up-songpas-autumn-festival",
        "published": "2026-10-14T06:02:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}