Bucheon International Comics Festival

Korean name부천국제만화축제

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Event ended 09.18 ~ 09.20

Celebrating its 29th edition in 2026, the Bucheon International Comics Festival (BICOF) is one of Korea’s leading cultural tourism festivals devoted to comics and webtoons, offering something for everyone who loves the medium. This year’s festival, held under the theme “Comics & Webtoons: Easy to Love, Endless to Enjoy,” features a wide range of comic-related programs and cultural experiences designed to make the event more engaging and enjoyable for visitors. Highlights include curated and special exhibitions, meet-the-artist sessions for comics fans, the BICOF Playground and outdoor market booths offering a variety of hands-on experiences, and the International Cosplay Championship, which brings together cosplayers from 14 countries around the world.

Program

1. Main programs: comic planning and special exhibitions, etc
2. Side programs: Gyeonggi International Cosplay Festival, talks and signing events with authors, comic busking, animation screenings, etc
3. Consumer participation programs: BICOF Playground, BICOF outdoor market booths, Catch Catch Caricature, Webtoon OST Contest, comic experience booths, amateur cosplay competition, etc
4. Other details: food trucks, outdoor comic library, etc

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