The 46th Chungbuk University Broadcasting System (CUBS) Broadcasting Festival was held on Nov. 22 in the large lecture hall on the 3rd floor of the National Headquaters CBNU (N10). Held under the name Freeism, this event showcased various videos and audio content produced by CUBS staff members.

  The title, Freeism, conveys the idea that, through the prism of CUBS, each CUBS members reveals a unique spectrum of their own. The event featured a diverse lineup of works—including two short films, music videos, a special news feature, and a documentary—each produced to reflect the individual themes and perspectives the directors sought to express. 

  The approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes festival was divided into two parts. Part 1 began with a brief opening, followed by the CUBS festival special news broadcast, a music video based on singer Byun Jin-sub’s To My Lady, the short film Organ, and GV (Guest Visit) session.

  Part 2 featured a live radio broadcast theme of Love. Music videos selected based on listener stories were screened: YOASOBI’s Tabun (Probably) and Yuuri’s Dried Flower. This was followed by the screening of the short film A Girl’s Dream, a GV and the short documentary Cue-Sign: To My Past Self. The festival concluded with a prize giveaway that heightened audience excitement and a lighthearted ending video.

  The first short film screened at the festival, Organ, poses philosophical questions about the nature of death. It explores themes like “Is this death morally justified?” and “Does this death deserve to be mourned?” following the death of an immoral female character in the story.

  Director Lee Yun-jae, a member of the 64th CUBS REP (Reporter), explained the intent of this film, “I aimed to illuminate the complexity within human nature of death, people’s reactions to it, and even the doubt over whether those emotions are genuine or fake.” The film was particularly praised for its harmonious blend of mise-en-scène and musical elements, leaving a strong impression. Lee added, “I wanted to portray death as less lonely and more beautiful. That is why I structured the screenplay around music.”

  Park San-ha, a member of the 63rd CUBS ENG (Engineer) who handled camera direction, revealed that the most challenging scene was the one where the character was hit by a vehicle. “It was a difficult scene to depict directly, so we gave extensive consideration to the filming approach,” Park shared about the difficulties during shooting. ANN (Announcer) 65th CUBS member Pyeon Ye-jin, who played as a female character, shared a bittersweet behind-the-scenes story. “We had a scene filmed in the forest during the summer. The shoot took longer than expected, and I remember getting bitten by mosquitoes more than ten times,” she recalled with a laugh. 

  In Part 1, the music video of Byun Jin-sub’s To My Lady portrayed the story of a woman reminiscing about her girlhood. Harmonizing with the song’s lyrics, the video left a lasting impression on the audience, inviting them to revisit the brightest moments of their own youth—both the ones behind them and the ones still unfolding—and offering a hopeful message about the days yet to come.

  Part 2 opened with a special live radio, which featured anonymous stories from CBNU students. Each letter introduced a personal love story, followed by music-video screenings of the requested songs: YOASOBI’s Tabun (Probably) and Yuuri’s Dried Flower.

  These music videos drew particular interest as they were edited from both male and female perspectives. Symbolic props—such as placing or removing heart-shaped candies and marbles from a jar—were used to visually express the emotional shifts within each story, helping the audience immerse themselves more deeply.

  Oh Ye-seul (Dept. of Korean Language and Literature, 23), who directed To My Lady music video, reflected on her experience working on the project.

“We struggled with the heat during the summer shoot, and by the time we began editing, the weather had turned cold. It reminded me of just how quickly time had passed,” Oh shared.

  Oh continued, “I am truly happy with how the final video turned out. Since this is my last broadcasting festival, completing it without regrets holds a special meaning for me.”

  The second short film A Girl’s Dream, screened in Part 2, delicately portrays the process of intertwining emotions and the youth experiences of two girls. Director Rha Jun-seok, a 64th CUBS PRD (Producer), said that he conceived the project out of a desire to preserve his memories of campus life before graduation. Rha explained that the film centers on the process of how one person comes to care for another.

  The hydrangeas featured in the film’s final scene—flowers associated with the meaning “a girl’s dream”—serve as a symbolic motif encapsulating the film’s mood. As the two characters build layers of emotion and memory through one another, the film leaves viewers with a warm, nostalgic resonance that recalls the innocence of their own youth.

  The closing documentary, Cue-Sign: To My Past Self, highlights the personal growth of CUBS members through a series of intimate interviews. Facing the camera, each participant reflects on their past struggles and experiences, offering heartfelt messages they wish they could send to their former selves.

  Kim Jun-hyung (Dept. of Korean Language and Literature, 20), DG (Director General) of CUBS, reflected on the completion of the 64th Broadcasting Festival. Kim shared that after much deliberation about the overall direction of the event, he ultimately chose to approach every piece of content with the mindset of “Doing our best with what we can.”

  Kim noted, “There were moments when differing opinions made coordination challenging, but we placed value on moving forward together toward a shared goal.”

  Regarding the atmosphere on site, he added, “Far more people attended than we expected, and their presence created an energetic and lively environment throughout the festival.”

  Beyond simply screening videos, this year’s Broadcasting Festival embodied the sincere efforts and collaborative spirit of the CUBS members. Concluding his final festival in CUBS, Kim expressed, “It is not about producing something grand; it is about ensuring that our members remember their time at the station as a meaningful and happy experience.” Kim shared his hope that CUBS’s warm tradition will continue long into the future.