The Daedongje of Jeonbuk National University (JBNU), held for three days from the 8th to the 10th, is being recognized as a regional festival that brings the university and the local community together, drawing an estimated 150,000 local visitors during the event period.

At 6:00 p.m. on the 8th, the opening ceremony took place at JBNU's main stadium, after which a variety of experiential events—stage performances, cultural programs, booth activities, and a night market—were held.

In particular, popular singer concerts, which drew the greatest interest from local residents, heated up the stage. On the first day (the 8th), Kim Jang-hoon and Jannabi performed, and on the 9th, DAY6 and Taeyang took the stage. More than 80,000 people gathered at JBNU's main stadium on the second day alone to enjoy the spring-night festival, creating a spectacular scene. 

On the 8th, following performances by Ash Island and CHANGMO, world star Psy—who also electrified Geonjibeol last year—took the stage to entertain students and local residents.

As large crowds gathered, JBNU's mature safety management also stood out. In preparation for Daedongje, JBNU, led by the Division of Student Support, held multiple meetings with relevant agencies—such as the police and fire departments—beginning two weeks before the event to coordinate guidance activities and the deployment of emergency vehicles. JBNU's Division of Health and Safety also ran a campaign during this period to raise awareness of the importance of safety management.

Throughout the event, JBNU deployed about 250 staff and students per day to efficiently control the crowds converging on the main stadium, and more than 100 police and fire personnel were deployed each day, allowing the festival to proceed safely without major incidents.

Kim Jong-seok, Director of Student Affairs at JBNU, said, "Because many students and local residents gather, we were able to hold a festival without incidents thanks to close cooperation among relevant agencies and the efforts of our members. We will continue to work to ensure that JBNU's Daedongje, reborn as a festival for local residents, can further establish itself as a mature regional festival."

President Yang Oh-bong said, "I am pleased and grateful that at JBNU, which marks its 77th anniversary this year, the Daedongje that unites the university and the region was held grandly without any minor incidents. Daedongje has become a grand festival not only for students but also for local residents. We will further develop it into a celebration of harmony that creates newness by uniting the university and the region and that challenges toward the future."