Busan’s Free Drone Shows Win Big | South Korea News

South Korea News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 8, 2026 · 1m

Busan’s Suyeong District is turning heads with jaw-dropping drone light shows featuring global icons like Pokémon, Spider-Man, and BTS—without paying a penny in licensing fees. It’s a win-win: brands get free, massive exposure while the district gets world-class entertainment that draws tens of thousands to Gwangalli Beach, pumping millions into the local economy. Early hiccups like drone malfunctions and injuries led to smarter safety upgrades, including relocated launch zones and fail-safe protocols. Now, with over 1,100 drones lighting up the sky, this spectacle has become a major tourist…