On the 13th and 14th, a two-day aviation festival with the theme 'Korea Aerospace University's Forest' was held. During the daytime, various department and club activities were held in front of the Student u n i o n building, while in the evening, the main stage performances and department booths took place at the sports field. 

Full of laughter... Madang business 

 Despite unexpected rain on the first day of the festival, which initially dampened the festival atmosphere, it soon transformed into a romantic ambiance as we embraced the rain as another opportunity. Let's immerse ourselves in the story of our unwavering festival spirit even in the rain.

 The courtyard activities took place in front of the Student u n i o n building from 10 AM to 4 PM on the 13th and 14th. These activities marked the start of the festival, with various departments, faculties, student self-governing organizations, and clubs participating to create a platform for interaction and communication among students.   On the first day of the festival, the 13th, all departments and student governments prepared something to play and eat together. On the second day, the 14th, club activities prepared by clubs such as Laffuta and Picture were held. The Student Council distributed 'Hanguk Zone' wristbands to the first 900 people who registered, building anticipation for the evening stage performances. Food trucks selling a variety of foods from outside the school added to the fun of the festival. The sports field and department areas offered a diverse range of foods, including assorted sushi, black pork rice bowls, vegetable tripe, street food, chicken skewers, churros, takoyaki, and more.

Even the rain can't stop us...the first day of the festival 

The club stage performances scheduled for the 13th were temporarily suspended due to unexpected rain. Despite the continuous rain from the morning, students donned raincoats provided by the Student Council and headed to the center of the sports field. Along with Airbeat's exciting DJ performance, students were drenched in rain but still had smiles on their faces. The heavy rain gradually subsided, and from 9 PM onwards, the main celebrity performances began. Starting with Phil, known for his OST hits like "Adult" from the drama "My Mister," the festival's first day was filled with music. Phil began with his signature song "Drunk" and created a dreamy atmosphere that blended perfectly with the falling rain. Following that, HaHa performed songs like "Busan Vacation" and "Little Key Stories," boosting the excitement and setting the festival mood. Heize, who closed the final stage, presented her hit songs like "It's Raining" in a charming performance that suited the rainy evening. 

After the rain stopped...The second day of the festival was breathtaking 

 On the 14th, the club performances that had been postponed due to rain on the first day were held. Starting around 5 PM, various band and dance clubs such as Hwaljuro, Our Parents, Julurim, and Dos added energy to the festival. The highlight of the day was the 'Superstar KAU' segment, where Korea Aerospace University students showcased their talents. The result was a fantastic stage that captivated the audience, and Eugene Soo won the grand prize with performances like Psy's "Champion." Many students enthusiastically responded to his stage, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a concert. Later, from around 9 PM, Woody kicked off the evening's entertainment, followed by the legendary hip-hop duo Dynamic Duo, who set the final day of the festival ablaze. Starting with Woody's hits like "Blooming Like Flowers in the Desert" and "Nostalgia," followed by Dynamic Duo's energetic performances of songs like "Spicy, Salty, Sweet" and "Smoke," the festival atmosphere reached its peak.

 The Korea Aerospace University Autumn Festival, themed 'Korea Aerospace University's Forest,' concluded with enthusiastic cheers and applause. We hope that this year's festival, which allowed us to laugh, enjoy, and fill a page of our 20s with memories, will be remembered as a moment to cherish in the midst of a busy new semester.

P.S. May our youth shine hot.

Reporter Lee Tae-yeon  smiletaeyeon@kau.kr

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