Goodbye Myeong Film Art Center: Last Exhibition & GV Schedule Before Closure in February 2026 (Waikiki Brothers)

Hello. Those of you who love movies and culture are receiving news about the last exhibition at the Myung Film Art Center. The announcement that this space, a symbol of the Paju Publishing City, will close on February 1, 2026, leaves many with a sense of regret. Myung Film has been a precious place that has been part of the history of Korean cinema, and the final exhibition held there will hold special meaning for the audience. Now, let’s check the specific details below.

A bittersweet news has been delivered to movie fans. Myung Film Art Center (MFAC), a landmark of the Paju Publishing City and a gathering place for filmmakers, will close its doors after 11 years on February 1, 2026.

Myung Film, the production company that led the renaissance of Korean cinema with films like Contact, Joint Security Area, and Architecture 101, created this space with the desire to “give back the love of the audience to society.” It is also famous for its design by architect Seung Hyo-sang and its Dolby Atmos sound system. The regret is even greater as this place boasted perfect specifications, having hosted the technical screening of Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite.

However, there is a proper way to say goodbye. MFAC has prepared a final exhibition for the audience until the last day. We will summarize all the information about the farewell screenings that will take place from January 1 to February 1, 2026, for just one month.

 

1. The last month, 11 films filling the screen

 

This exhibition consists of a total of 11 films, from works symbolizing the history of Myung Film, to masterpieces that were regrettably missed, and carefully selected recommendations by the programmer.

Works that accompany the beginning and end of Myung Film

 

• Waikiki Brothers (2001): This is the representative work of director Lim Soon-rye and the film that best represents the spirit of Myung Film. It has been selected as the final screening to conclude on the closing day, February 1.

• Mungchi on the Road (2026): This is a special opportunity to preview Myung Film’s new animated film that has not yet been released.

Hidden masterpieces I want to see again (3 films I missed)

• 3670 (2025): A work that stands out with its unique perspective.

• Dead Dead Demon’s Dededededestruction: Part 2 (2024): A Japanese animation that leaves a strong impression, just like its long title.

• 〈Morning Sea Seagulls〉 (2024): A film that gives a calm yet profound resonance

6 Recommended Works by Programmers & Directors

• 〈Lady Bird〉 (2017)

• 〈Mick’s Shortcut〉 (2010)

• 〈Beginners〉 (2010)

• 〈Chimera〉 (2023)

• 〈Happy End〉 (2024)

• 〈Words Carried by the Wind〉 (2025)

2. The Last GV Meeting with Directors and Actors (Audience Talk)

GV events that deepen the aftertaste of the film are held every weekend. Especially on the last day, February 1st, the main cast of 〈Waikiki Brothers〉 will gather to bid farewell to the MFAC.

(※ Please check the exact time on the booking site and official SNS.)

3. What MFAC Left Us: The Experiment of ‘Small City’

 

Myung Film Art Center was not just a simple theater. It was a space created by architect Seung Hyo-sang of Iroja, dreaming of a ‘small city where production, consumption, and residence coexist’ from the design stage. From the café on the first floor, the screening room in the basement, to the film school and exhibition hall upstairs. This place was a rare venue where filmmakers and audiences blended without boundaries.

Although the space may fade into history, their slogan “Dreaming of a Better World through Cultural Diversity” will remain in the hearts of the many audiences and filmmakers who passed through this place for a long time.

After February 1st, it’s a place you can’t go to, Paju Myeong Film Art Center. How about making some last memories with a loved one this weekend?