[Hallyu People] Meet "Goong-ee Doong-ee" who guide you through K-Royal Culture Festival

The K-Royal Culture Festival, the largest cultural heritage festival in Korea is held twice a year in spring and autumn at cultural heritage sites in the heart of Seoul, including the city’s five major royal palaces and Jongmyo Shrine.

We recently had our News Features reporter cover the event at the site and today we have invited two people who were part of the whole event, as each of them played the role of a “Goong-ee Doong-ee”, who interact with visitors and guide them through the festival. They are Jesse Lee and Kylie Mavelle. Welcome!

1-1) Please introduce yourself to our viewers and tell us what a “Goong-ee Doong-ee” is. Jesse, let's start with you.

And next, Kylie please!

1-2) So, what is a "Goong-ee Doong-ee" precisely?

2) What you are wearing right now is the costume you wore during the festival. You look like you just popped out of a historical K-drama scene. Kylie, could you tell us about this attire?

3) Kylie, how was the experience as a Goong-ee Doong-ee and what made you apply for this role?

4) And Jesse, it’s already the second time that you've participated as a Goong-ee Doong-ee. How come?

5) Gyeongbokgung , Changdeokgung , Deoksugung , Changgyeonggung , and Gyeonghuigung are the five major palaces in Seoul, which are some of the venues for the K-Royal Culture Festival. Jesse, what do you think is the charm of these Joseon dynasty palaces?

6) Any fun episodes you want to share about your experience as a Goong-ee Doong-ee?

7) Jesse, by now you probably know the venues inside-out. What are some attractions you’d like to share with visitors to the palaces?

8) Any tips or etiquette you’d like to share with our viewers who might have gotten interested in the festival and may make a visit to the next ‘K-Royal Culture Festival’?

9) Kylie, what does a typical day of a Goong-ee Doong-ee look like?

10) Last but not least, what are the requirements to become a Goong-ee Doong-ee?

Thank you very much Kylie and Jesse for joining us today and for having contributed to making the K-Royal Culture Festival an unforgettable experience for the visitors.