Festival Program 본문

Closing Performance

PROGRAM

Lee Chan-won is a singer who has walked his own path since childhood, driven by an unwavering love for trot music. With solid vocal skill and wide-ranging expressiveness that transcends genre boundaries, he has built a musical world all his own, and his performances bring warm resonance and empathy that span generations.

■ Date/Time: Sep. 22(Tue) 18:00
■ Venue: UMFF Cinema
The Closing Ceremony will proceed in the following order: Closing Ceremony, Closing Film Screening, Closing Performance (the performance will continue for 20 minutes after the film screening).

Still Afloat
Spain | 2026 | 88min | Color | Fiction | International Premiere

José Antonio, almost ninety and showing early signs of Alzheimer’s, lives surrounded by family in Galicia, yet often feels overlooked. Claiming to go for a walk in the woods, he instead seeks out Mindo, an old friend and retired fisherman, to head out to sea. Aboard a small boat, the two embark on the adventure of their lives. Can José Antonio and Mindo show us it’s never too late for one last adventure?

GUEST

Lee Chan-won

Lee Chan-won first gained recognition as a child, appearing on numerous television programs as a "trot prodigy." He rose to national fame after finishing third (Mi) on TV CHOSUN's Mr. Trot. He has since continued an active career as both a singer and television personality, becoming the youngest male recipient in history to claim the Grand Prize at the KBS Entertainment Awards. With his powerful signature vocal style, impeccable singing technique, and engaging stage presence, he continues to enjoy enduring popularity across generations.