Originally, actress Kim Ha Neul was going to be MCing the opening ceremony. However, her doctors suggested that she rest because of her pregnancy, and YoonA has been chosen as the actress' replacement.

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The opening ceremony to the '22nd Busan International Film Festival' will take place on October 12th at the Busan Cinema Center.