At a glance
| Dates | Expected Aug 2027August 2027 (23rd edition). Asia Kyungje reported on 30 July 2026 that the festival plans to open in August, the summer holiday season, in 2027 to draw more visitors and local spending; no dates had been announced as of 19 October 2026. The last three editions each ran six days, Thursday to Tuesday (5–10 Sep 2024, 4–9 Sep 2025, 3–8 Sep 2026), and the festival was held in August until 2023 (10–15 August 2023). |
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| Next edition | 2027: August 2027 (23rd edition). Asia Kyungje reported on 30 July 2026 that the festival plans to open in August, the summer holiday season, in 2027 to draw more visitors and local spending; no dates had been announced as of 19 October 2026. The last three editions each ran six days, Thursday to Tuesday (5–10 Sep 2024, 4–9 Sep 2025, 3–8 Sep 2026), and the festival was held in August until 2023 (10–15 August 2023). |
| Admission | Mixed. The 2026 One Summer Night concerts cost ₩60,000 (standing A–D), ₩50,000 (reserved) or ₩40,000 (standing E) per night. The 2026 film ticket price was not found; a general screening cost ₩7,000 in 2023. Asia Kyungje reported that paid tickets made up 53% of attendance in 2023, 47% in 2024 and only the 20% range in 2025, with sales concentrated on the pop concerts.One Summer Night with K-pop, standing zones A–D: ₩60,000 · One Summer Night with K-pop, reserved seat: ₩50,000 · One Summer Night with K-pop, standing zone E: ₩40,000 (2026 prices) |
| Venue | Jecheon Arts Center Summer Plaza and venues across downtown Jecheon충청북도 제천시 일원 |
| Nearest station | Jecheon Station (제천역), Korail Jungang Line (KTX-Eum, ITX-Maeum, Mugunghwa)Street stages were set up in front of the station in 2026; for the Jecheon Arts Center, the cinemas and Uirimji take a taxi or city bus (walking times not published) |
| From Seoul | about 1 h 10 min · KTX + TaxiLeave from Cheongnyangni Station · One-way fare from ₩15,400Full route · Festivals by travel time from Seoul |
| Organizer | Jecheon International Music & Film Festival organizing committee (chair Lee Jang-ho; executive director Jang Hang-jun)제천국제음악영화제 조직위원회 |
| Usual timing | Six days in late summer, Thursday to Tuesday. From 2005 to 2023 the festival was held in August (10–15 August 2023); it moved to early September for 2024–2026 (5–10 Sep 2024, 4–9 Sep 2025, 3–8 Sep 2026). Asia Kyungje reported in July 2026 that it plans to open in August, the summer holiday season, again in 2027. Browse August / September festivals. |
| First held | 2005 |
| Last checked | 19 October 2026Checked against 25 sources · See sources |
What it is like
The Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, JIMFF for short, was first held in August 2005 and is billed as the only festival in Korea, and in Asia, built around music films. For its first two decades it was a summer resort festival: films in the town's cinemas by day, and in the evening concerts on a special stage by Cheongpung Lake, which held up to 3,000 people in 2018, plus smaller shows at the Uirimji reservoir park. In 2024 the 20th edition moved from August to early September, and in 2025 the opening ceremony and the One Summer Night concerts left the lakeside for Jecheon Airfield, closer to town and easier to reach from Seoul, with about 350 tents for festival camping.
The 22nd edition ran 3–8 September 2026 under the slogan 'Fly Together', with director Jang Hang-jun in his second year as executive director. It showed 189 films from 45 countries, the most in its history, opening with Congo Boy by the Congolese director and musician Rafiki Fariala. Screenings were held at the Jecheon Culture Theater, the Jecheon Visual Media Center Bom and Yeopyeoncho Salon, a new international competition sat beside the music-film competition, and talk sessions brought Bong Joon-ho, Park Chan-wook and Son Suk-hee to Jecheon. The main stage moved again, from the airfield on the outskirts to the Summer Plaza of the Jecheon Arts Center in the city centre, which hosted the red carpet and the One Summer Night with K-pop Season 2 concerts on 4 and 5 September; the closing ceremony was held on 8 September in the Arts Center's Grand Theater. Street musicians chosen by open audition played in front of Jecheon Station and on downtown streets.
The practical points: the paid part of the festival is mainly the concerts, ₩40,000–60,000 on Melon Ticket in 2026, which Creatrip, a booking platform for foreign visitors, also resold. We could not find the 2026 price or booking rules for film screenings; in 2023 a general screening cost ₩7,000 on the official website. Jecheon is an easy train ride from Cheongnyangni, but the concerts start at 19:30 and run late, so plan a night in town if you go for the music.
Highlights
- 189 films from 45 countries in 2026, the largest programme in the festival's history, opening with Congo Boy by Rafiki Fariala
- One Summer Night with K-pop Season 2 on the Jecheon Arts Center's Summer Plaza, 4–5 September 2026 at 19:30, with Crush, FTISLAND, MONSTA X and RESCENE among the acts
- JIMFF Special Choice concerts at the Jecheon Arts Center, 4–7 September 2026, including Yoon Jong-shin, Okdal Bit and Jung In, and a tribute to the late film composer Jung Sung-jo
- Talk To You sessions in 2026 with Bong Joon-ho, Son Suk-hee and other guests, and Park Chan-wook presenting awards
- Street musicians picked by open audition (300 teams entered the preliminary round in 2026) playing in front of Jecheon Station and on downtown streets
- The Jecheon Film Music Award and its concert: Eric Serra gave his first Korean concert at the festival in 2025, and Chinese composer Zhao Jiping was honoured in 2026
Who it suits. Best for music and film fans who can stay a night in Jecheon, especially K-pop fans who book the One Summer Night concerts early; film lovers can do a day trip by KTX-Eum from Cheongnyangni. Less suited to anyone who needs English booking help for screenings, since we found no English guide to the film ticketing.
Getting there
From Seoul
KTX-Eum from Cheongnyangni Station to Jecheon Station on the Jungang Line: 1 h 05 m–1 h 14 m, ₩15,400 standard class, nine a day in October 2026 (ten at weekends). ITX-Maeum trains (1 h 16 m–1 h 39 m, ₩12,700) and Mugunghwa trains (1 h 36 m–1 h 55 m, ₩9,200) also run. In 2026 street performances were staged in front of Jecheon Station; for the Jecheon Arts Center, the cinemas and Uirimji, take a taxi or city bus (distances were not published in the sources reviewed).
Last leg from Jecheon Station
Korail Jungang Line (KTX-Eum, ITX-Maeum, Mugunghwa). Street stages were set up in front of the station in 2026; for the Jecheon Arts Center, the cinemas and Uirimji take a taxi or city bus (walking times not published)
Getting home
Last trains from Jecheon to Cheongnyangni (KTX-Eum, ITX-Maeum and Mugunghwa) for the 2027 festival dates were not checked; check the last train in the Korail app (코레일+ / Korail+) or at Jecheon Station before the festival day. The 2026 One Summer Night concerts started at 19:30 and were listed at about 240 minutes, so concert-goers should plan a night in Jecheon.
How to switch Naver Map and Kakao Map to English
Google Maps shows train, subway and bus routes in Korea but not walking or driving directions yet, so for the walk from the station Naver Map or Kakao Map is more reliable.
Before you go
1330 · Travel hotline
The Korea Tourism Organization’s helpline answers in English, Japanese and Chinese around the clock, and in several other languages from 08:00 to 19:00. Dial 1330 from a Korean phone, or +82-2-1330 from a phone registered abroad.
112 / 119 · Emergencies
112 for police, 119 for fire and ambulance. Both are free from any phone. Police on 112 can add an English or Chinese interpreter to the call.
T-money card
Buy one at a convenience store such as GS25, CU or 7-Eleven and top it up there with cash. It pays for subways and buses in most cities, and for most taxis.
Maps
Use Naver Map or Kakao Map for walking and bus directions; Google Maps does not yet give walking directions in Korea. Both apps can be switched to English. Naver Map: Menu (≡) → Settings → Language (Japanese and Chinese also available). Kakao Map: Menu (≡) → Settings → App settings → Language. If the option is missing, change your phone’s language and reopen the app. Small shop names and some reviews stay in Korean.
Trains and buses
Book trains on Korail’s English site and express buses on Kobus. Holiday weekends sell out first.
Checked 18 October 2026.
Tickets, prices and practical details
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| One Summer Night with K-pop, standing zones A–D | ₩60,000 | Per night, Melon Ticket; 40% off in the early-bird sale, 21–27 July 2026 |
| One Summer Night with K-pop, reserved seat | ₩50,000 | Rear tiered zones A and B |
| One Summer Night with K-pop, standing zone E | ₩40,000 | |
| Film screenings | — | 2026 price not found; a general screening cost ₩7,000 in 2023 |
- Booking
- Concerts: on Melon Ticket. In 2026 the early-bird sale (40% off) ran from Tuesday 21 July at 14:00 to 27 July and the general sale opened on 4 August at 14:00; standing zones were assigned at random and announced on the day. Creatrip, a booking platform for foreign visitors, also sold the 2026 concert tickets, from €36.79, as a mobile voucher exchanged for the ticket on site. Films: in past editions screenings were sold on the official website (jimff.org) after signing up; in 2023 online sales closed 5 minutes before each screening, with a limit of 4 tickets per person, separate seats held for the on-site box office, and 50% off on site for Chungcheongbuk-do and Jecheon residents. The 2026 film-ticket rules were not found.
- Foreign cards
- Not confirmed for the festival's own sales. No source says whether Melon Ticket's Korean page or the festival's film-ticket site accepts foreign-issued cards. For the concerts, Creatrip sold 2026 tickets priced in euros to overseas buyers, which is the route the sources show for foreign visitors.
- English on site
- The festival uses its English name and the JIMFF brand, and Creatrip's concert listing was available in foreign languages, but we found no 2024–2026 source on English subtitles, interpretation at talks or an English booking page for screenings.
- Crowds
- About 61,000 visitors in 2025, up from 19,000 in 2024 and 22,000 in 2023 (Asia Kyungje). Ticket sales concentrate on the pop concerts, held on the Friday and Saturday nights in 2026.
- Best time to go
- Book the concerts in the early-bird sale in late July for 40% off. Come for the concert weekend (4–5 September in 2026) if you want the music; screenings run on all six days.
- What to bring
- Your phone with the mobile ticket or Creatrip voucher to exchange on site, a layer for the outdoor evening concerts, and a booked room in Jecheon if you stay for a 19:30 concert.
- Step-free access
- At the 2026 One Summer Night concerts, wheelchair spaces were set between standing zones C and D (Creatrip). No other accessibility information was found.
Editions
| Year | Dates | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | August 2027 (23rd edition). Asia Kyungje reported on 30 July 2026 that the festival plans to open in August, the summer holiday season, in 2027 to draw more visitors and local spending; no dates had been announced as of 19 October 2026. The last three editions each ran six days, Thursday to Tuesday (5–10 Sep 2024, 4–9 Sep 2025, 3–8 Sep 2026), and the festival was held in August until 2023 (10–15 August 2023). | expected | In 2026 the dates were already public in late July, when concert early-bird sales opened on 21 July; the full programme was presented at a press conference in Seoul on 6 August. |
| 2026 | 3–8 Sep 2026 | ended | Jecheon Arts Center (Summer Plaza and Grand Theater) for the red carpet, concerts and closing; Jecheon Culture Theater, Jecheon Visual Media Center Bom and Yeopyeoncho Salon for screenings; street stages in front of Jecheon Station and the Uirimji Museum of History |
| 2025 | 4–9 Sep 2025 | ended | Jecheon Airfield for the opening and One Summer Night, plus cinemas and halls in downtown Jecheon |
| 2024 | 5–10 Sep 2024 | ended | Jecheon Arts Center and venues across Jecheon |
Nearby
- Uirimji Reservoir and Pine Grove Park (의림지 · 의림지솔밭공원). Jecheon's reservoir park, where the 2025 Camping & Music Festival was held in the pine grove and 2026 street performances were staged in front of the Uirimji Museum of History.
- Cheongpung Lake (청풍호). The lake whose special lakeside stage hosted the festival's opening ceremony and big concerts in earlier years; the main stage moved into town from 2025.
- Hyoseok Culture Festival (효석문화제). Pyeongchang's buckwheat-flower festival in Bongpyeong, held in early to mid September, so it overlapped JIMFF in 2026. See our Hyoseok Culture Festival page.
- Naora Show (나오라쇼). A free evening media-façade and fountain show at the Ganhyeon Tourist Area in Wonju, on the Jungang Line between Seoul and Jecheon; shows run on Saturdays and holidays in spring and autumn. See our Naora Show page.
- Yeongju Punggi Ginseng Festival (영주풍기인삼축제). Punggi's October ginseng festival, further down the same Jungang Line KTX-Eum route. See our Yeongju Punggi Ginseng Festival page.
- Jeongseon Arirang Festival (정선아리랑제). Jeongseon's festival of the Arirang folk song, held in late September or early October in the Gangwon mountains. See our Jeongseon Arirang Festival page.
Questions travelers ask
When is the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival 2027?
Dates had not been announced as of 19 October 2026. Asia Kyungje reported in July 2026 that the festival plans to open in August, the summer holiday season, in 2027. The last three editions ran 5–10 September 2024, 4–9 September 2025 and 3–8 September 2026, each six days from Thursday to Tuesday.
How do I buy One Summer Night concert tickets as a foreign visitor?
In 2026 the concerts were sold on Melon Ticket, with a 40% early-bird sale from 21 to 27 July and the general sale from 4 August at 14:00. No source confirms whether the Korean Melon Ticket page takes foreign cards. Creatrip, a booking platform for foreign visitors, also sold the 2026 tickets from €36.79 as a mobile voucher that you exchange for the ticket on site.
How much are JIMFF tickets?
In 2026 the One Summer Night concerts cost ₩60,000 for standing zones A–D, ₩50,000 for reserved seats and ₩40,000 for standing zone E. We could not find the 2026 film screening price; in 2023 a general screening cost ₩7,000 on the official website, with 50% off on site for Chungcheongbuk-do and Jecheon residents.
Is the festival still held at Cheongpung Lake?
Not recently. The opening ceremony and One Summer Night concerts were held on a special stage by Cheongpung Lake in earlier years; in 2025 they moved to Jecheon Airfield, nearer town, and in 2026 to the Summer Plaza of the Jecheon Arts Center in the city centre. Screenings are in downtown cinemas and halls.
How do I get to Jecheon from Seoul?
Take the KTX-Eum from Cheongnyangni Station to Jecheon Station: 1 h 05 m–1 h 14 m and ₩15,400 in October 2026. Cheaper ITX-Maeum (₩12,700) and Mugunghwa (₩9,200) trains take longer. From Jecheon Station take a taxi or city bus to the venues.
Can I get back to Seoul after an evening concert?
Plan to stay the night in Jecheon: the 2026 concerts started at 19:30 and were listed at about 240 minutes. Last-train times for the 2027 festival dates were not checked; check the last train in the Korail app (코레일+ / Korail+) or at Jecheon Station before the festival day.
Sources and verification
Facts checked
19 October 2026, against the sources listed below.
This page is desk research from the sources below, not a firsthand report of the 2027 edition. Confidence in the current facts: medium.
- The Fact — "봉준호·박찬욱 한 자리에"…장항준의 제22회 제천국제음악영화제(종합) (6 Aug 2026)news — 22nd edition 3–8 Sep 2026, six days; press conference 6 Aug 2026 in Seoul; Lee Jang-ho committee chair; Jang Hang-jun executive director, second year; music-film competition plus new international competition; Zhao Jiping, Silent Orchestra, French Musical, Curtain Call; Talk To You with Bong Joon-ho and Son Suk-hee; Park Chan-wook presenting awards; Street Musicians, 300 teams in the preliminary
- Dailian — 첫 국제경쟁부터 봉준호·박찬욱까지…장항준이 이끄는 제천국제음악영화제 개막 준비 완료 (Aug 2026)news — 3–8 Sep 2026; 189 films from 45 countries, the most in its history; Congo Boy by Rafiki Fariala (Cannes Un Certain Regard); 7-film music-film competition; new overnight Nocturne Special; Talk To You guests incl. Lee Myung-se, Jeon Mi-do, Kim Yoon-ah; Yoon Jong-shin, Okdal Bit, Jung In, Jung Sung-jo tribute; ambassador Ahn Jae-hong; trailer by Kim Cho-hee
- Kyunghyang Shinmun — 22nd JIMFF press conference report (6 Aug 2026)news — Six days from 3 Sep 2026; 189 films from 45 countries; competition split into international music-film and international sections; Congo Boy; Jecheon Film Music Award to Zhao Jiping; One Summer Night with K-pop Season 2 on 4–5 Sep on the Jecheon Arts Center's summer plaza instead of the former airfield; opening hosts Jang Do-yeon and Moon Sang-min; Talk to You guests
- Joynews24 — 2026 JIMFF opening ceremony hosts (28 Jul 2026)news — 22nd festival 3–8 Sep 2026, six days, across Jecheon; opening ceremony hosts Jang Do-yeon (second year running) and Moon Sang-min
- Hankyung MONEY — "이 조합 실화?" FT아일랜드·크러쉬·몬스타엑스·리센느, 제천서 만난다 (21 Jul 2026)news — 22nd festival 3–8 Sep 2026; One Summer Night with K-POP Concert Season 2 on 4–5 Sep at the Jecheon Arts Center Summer Plaza; 4 Sep FT Island and Crush, 5 Sep MONSTA X and RESCENE; standing A–D ₩60,000, reserved ₩50,000, standing E ₩40,000; early bird 40% off 21–27 July; general sale from 4 Aug; part of KTO's 2026 K-pop concert support programme
- Herald Corp (English) — JIMFF One Summer Night with K-POP Concert Season 2 tickets (Jul 2026)news — Early-bird sales on Melon Ticket from Tuesday at 2 p.m. to Monday, 40% off; standing A–D ₩60,000, reserved ₩50,000, standing E ₩40,000; general sale 4 Aug at 2 p.m.; theme Fly Together; new international competition
- Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism — culture event listing: 제22회 제천국제음악영화제 원 썸머 나잇 위드 케이팝 시즌 2ministry — 4–5 Sep 2026, Friday and Saturday 19:30, Jecheon Arts Center; standing A–D ₩60,000, reserved ₩50,000, standing E ₩40,000; booking via Melon Ticket (prodId 213574); festival PR team 070-4112-6021
- Creatrip — One Summer Night with K-Pop Season 2 (JIMFF 2026) ticket listingother — Summer Plaza in front of the Jecheon Arts Center; 4 Sep Lee Seung-yoon, Se So Neon, Crush, FTISLAND; 5 Sep Shin In-ryu, Soran, RESCENE, MONSTA X, Raiden; open-air show of 240 minutes; from €36.79 (members €33.11); mobile voucher exchanged for tickets on site; standing zones A–E, reserved rear zones A and B; wheelchair spaces between standing zones C and D; zones assigned at random on the day
- Sports Kyunghyang (English) — 22nd JIMFF opens (3 Sep 2026)news — 3–8 Sep; closing ceremony 8 Sep in the Jecheon Arts Center Grand Theater, hosts Song Eun-yi and Han Ye-ri; 189 films from 51 countries; 37 performances; screenings at Jecheon Culture Theater, Media Center Bom, Yeopyeoncho Salon; stages at the Summer Plaza, Jecheon Station and the Uirimji Museum of History; Music Film Market at Haso Sanchaek and the Yeopyeoncho lawn
- Brunch (hitchwill) — 2026 제천국제음악영화제 (3 Sep 2026)blog — 22nd edition, slogan Fly Together; opening-day red carpet on the Jecheon Arts Center Summer Plaza; opening film Congo Boy; screening venues Jecheon Culture Theater, Media Center Bom, Haso Sanchaek, Yeopyeoncho Salon; OST Fair at Yeopyeoncho Salon; street performances at Jecheon Station and Culture Street
- Brunch (hitchwill) — 영화제를 만나러 가는 길 (Sep 2026)blog — 3–8 Sep 2026; 189 films from 45 countries; 26 performing teams; JIMFF Special Choice at the Jecheon Arts Center 4–7 Sep: Kim Moon-jung and The M.C Orchestra (4 Sep), Yoon Jong-shin, Okdal Bit, Jung In (5 Sep), RE:SCORE tribute to Jung Sung-jo (6 Sep), Chu Da-hye Chazz and Nubis (7 Sep)
- Asia Kyungje — report on the 2026 festival and its plans (30 Jul 2026)news — 2027 opening to move to August, the holiday season; main venue moved from the airfield on the outskirts to the Jecheon Arts Center outdoor stage; 188 films from 45 countries; about ₩4 billion a year; visitors about 22,000 (2023), 19,000 (2024), 61,000 (2025); paid share 53%, 47%, then the 20% range; sales concentrated on pop concerts
- The Fact — "즐기며 쉴 수 있는 영화제"…제천국제음악영화제, 관객 중심으로 변화(종합) (Aug 2025)news — 21st edition 4–9 Sep 2025; first held 2005; only music film festival in Asia; opening and One Summer Night moved from the Cheongpung lakeside to Jecheon Airfield for Seoul-area audiences; campsite; JIMF Cinema (former Megabox Jecheon, closed since 2022); 134 films, 36 countries; The Musicians, Last Song for You; Kang Ha-neul; Jang Hang-jun's two-year term from April
- Daum News — 강하늘·류승룡·이준혁·에릭세라 제천에…유쾌한 음악영화제 개막 (4 Sep 2025)news — 21st JIMFF opening 4 Sep 2025 at 19:00 at Jecheon Airfield, six days to 9 Sep; hosts Lee Jun-hyuk and Jang Do-yeon; opening film by Grégory Magne (그레고리 마뉴); Camping & Music Festival at Uirimji Pine Grove Park; Eric Serra Jecheon Film Music Award, concert and masterclass
- CBS Nocut News — 21st JIMFF press conference (21 Aug 2025)news — 4–9 Sep 2025; 134 films from 36 countries; JIMF Cinema with four screens, Haso Sanchaek, Jecheon Culture Center, Media Center Bom; opening and One Summer Night at Jecheon Airfield with about 350 tents; Camping & Music Festival at Uirimji Pine Grove Park and the airfield; Eric Serra concert 6 Sep at the Jecheon Arts Center, his first in Korea
- NS News (뉴스서울) — 일진글로벌, 제20회 제천국제음악영화제에 성공 개최기원 후원금 전달 (14 Aug 2024)news — 20th JIMFF 5–10 Sep 2024 at the Jecheon Arts Center, Jecheon Culture Center, Jecheon Visual Media Center Bom and across Jecheon; One Summer Night, JIMFF Special Choice, Uirimji Musica Paradiso, JIMFF Camping & Music Festival; Mayor Kim Chang-gyu as board chairman
- News1 — 20년 만에 바꿨는데 또?…제천국제음악영화제 개최 시기 재검토 (16 Oct 2024)news — Festival moved from summer to autumn in 2024 after 20 years; opening ceremony previously every August on the Cheongpung lakeside special stage; 2024 opening ceremony at the Jecheon Arts Center; timing reviewed again because of the 2025 Jecheon International Oriental Medicine Expo; seen as Korea's only summer resort film festival
- Wikipedia — Jecheon International Music & Film Festivalother — First held 2005 (10–14 Aug); held in August; outdoor music on the shores of Cheongpung Lake; website jimff.org; 2023 (19th) 10–15 Aug, 104 films; 2024 (20th) 5–10 Sep, 96 films, 26 live music acts, first time in early September
- Stars and Stripes Korea — 19th Jecheon International Music & Film Festival ticket reservations begin (2023)news — 2023: opening 10 Aug, closing 15 Aug; tickets on the official website; online sales close 5 minutes before each screening; 4 tickets per person; separate online and on-site allocations; on-site box office 11–15 Aug; general screenings ₩7,000; opening ceremony at the Cheongpung Land special stage ₩10,000; 50% off on site for Chungcheongbuk-do and Jecheon residents with ID
- Marie Claire Korea — 제천에서 지내는 하룻밤 (31 Jul 2018)news — Tickets booked on www.jimff.org after signing up; Cheongpung lakeside stage holds up to 3,000 people with online advance booking; Uirimji stage; 14th edition in August 2018
- 여기유 (Korean event listing site) — 제18회 제천국제음악영화제other — 2022 edition 11–16 Aug 2022 at Megabox Jecheon, CGV Jecheon and the Uirimji stage; address 충북 제천시 의병대로18길 1 TTC영화관; coordinates 37.1352, 128.2124; phone 043-646-2242; homepage www.jimff.org; festival began in 2005
- Cheongnyangni → Jecheon train timetable, 19–25 Oct 2026 (third-party mirror of the national timetable feed, page last modified 2026-10-19)other — Jecheon Station on the Jungang Line; KTX-Eum 05:40, 06:27, 09:18, 11:20, 13:16, 14:17, 14:40, 16:32, 19:00 (plus 13:57 at weekends), 1 h 05 m–1 h 14 m, ₩15,400; ITX-Maeum 1 h 16 m–1 h 39 m, ₩12,700; Mugunghwa 1 h 36 m–1 h 55 m, ₩9,200; last departure 22:00 (arr 23:36)
- Jecheon → Cheongnyangni train timetable, 16–22 Oct 2026 (third-party mirror of the national timetable feed, page last modified 2026-10-16)other — Last KTX-Eum 718 at 18:57 (arr 20:15); weekend KTX-Eum 782 at 20:07 (arr 21:13); ITX-Maeum 1604 at 19:25 (arr 20:56); last Mugunghwa 1678 at 21:19 (arr 22:49)
- Korail — 열차운임/시간표 (official timetable and fare downloads)official — Index of current Korail timetables, including KTX timetable editions of 15 May 2026 and 1 Nov 2026
- Wikipedia — Wonju stationother — Korean name 원주역, address 1860 Bugwon-ro, Korail Jungang Line with KTX service (neighbours Seowonju and Jecheon)
What we could not confirm
- 2027 dates: not announced as of 19 Oct 2026; the move to August rests on an Asia Kyungje report of 30 July 2026 and needs confirming with the organizer
- 2026 film screening prices, the film-ticket site, sale dates, per-person limits and on-site box offices (not found; the ₩7,000 price and booking rules are from 2023)
- Whether Melon Ticket's Korean page or the festival's own ticket site accepts foreign-issued cards, whether Melon Ticket's global site sold the concerts, and whether jimff.org has an English booking page
- English subtitles at screenings and English interpretation at talks (no 2024–2026 source found)
- Address and coordinates of the Jecheon Arts Center; the record's coordinates are from a third-party listing of the 2022 festival for a downtown cinema (TTC building, 의병대로18길 1)
- Whether the Jecheon Culture Theater (제천문화극장) of 2026 is the former Megabox Jecheon that became JIMF Cinema in 2025
- 2026 opening ceremony time and whether it was ticketed; date and venue of the One Summer Dream concert (Koyote, Chae Yeon, No Brain)
- 2026 scale: 189 films (Dailian, Kyunghyang) or 188 (Asia Kyungje); 45 countries or 51 (Sports Kyunghyang English); 37 performances or 26 teams
- 2024 opening ceremony venue: News1 says the Jecheon Arts Center, while The Fact (2025) said the opening and One Summer Night had been held at the Cheongpung lakeside until the move
- 2026 attendance, shuttle buses, parking and whether the street performances and other outdoor programmes were free
- No KTO TourAPI listing (contentId) in the site's snapshot, and no KTO Japanese or Chinese name for the festival was found; the official site jimff.org was not opened
- Train journey times and fares are from the October 2026 timetable via a third-party mirror; the last train back from Jecheon to Cheongnyangni on the 2027 festival dates under the timetable in force that day is not known
Changes: 2026-10-19 — Added to the site: fact-first record (dates, hours, prices, getting there, sources). · 2026-10-19 — Added a photograph from the Korea Tourism Organization (Korea Tourism Content Lab), KOGL Type 1. · 2026-10-21 — Transport: removed first and last train clock times from the October 2026 timetable (a new KTX timetable started on 1 Nov 2026); visitors are told to check the Korail app or Jecheon Station before the festival day.
