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Live Chat Closing Ceremony Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games When: 19:45 KST (Korean Stand Time) , Thursday 1 February 2024

Live Chat Gangwon 2024 Opening Ceremony 4th Winter Youth Olympic Games The Olympic family returns to South Korea on 19 January to celebrate the Opening Ceremony of the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games. Where: Gangneung Oval and PyeongChang Dome When: 19:45 (7:45 pm) KST Friday, 29 January 2024 To Watch: Login in to Gangwon 2024 on Olympics.com Download the Olympics App: “Olympics: Live Sports & News” It may also be livestreamed (?) on IOC MediaYouTube. Opening Ceremony Director: Yan Jung-ung Opening Ceremony concept The Opening Ceremony of Gangwon 2024, set to take place simultaneously in the Gangneung Oval and PyeongChang Dome, will revolve around the theme of “The Universe”. The cosmos theme symbolises the infinite possibilities for youth, from the imaginative “ice planet” playground to the gravity-defying freedom of outer space. The young people taking part in the ceremony will metaphorically “grow up” as they explore the shining stars and microcosm within themselves, guided by the slogan “Grow Together, Shine Forever”. The ceremony’s heroine, Wuri, will embark on a journey into the realm of the imagination, rediscovering her long-forgotten dream and creating her own universe. K-pop at the heart of the celebration A diverse line-up of artists, dancers and singers will celebrate Korean culture during the ceremony. The main stage at the Gangneung Oval will feature newly formed boy band LUN8 and girl band Triple S. Renowned Korean rappers and hip-hop award winners Ash Island and Changmo, traditional Korean band Lennalchi, and dance crew Ambiguous Dance Company, known for merging hip-hop and classical dance, will also take to the main stage. Meanwhile, at the PyeongChang Dome, there will beperformances by Korean singer Taeyeon, Korean rappers Hwasa and BewhY, 1 Million Dance Studio, and Korean-based Filipino boy band Hori7on.