🎬 BIFF Square | Street Food, Film Fame & Downtown Busan Energy 🍢🎥🌟

📝 1. Overview
Right in the heart of Nampo-dong (남포동), BIFF Square (BIFF 광장) is the birthplace of the Busan International Film Festival, and now one of the most iconic cultural spots in the city. It’s a vibrant mix of K-film tributes, legendary street snacks, neon-lit nights, and pure Busan hustle. Whether you’re following in the footsteps of movie stars or queuing for the city’s most famous hotteok, this is a must-visit.

🌟 2. Highlights
🎥 BIFF Star Street – Handprints of Korean & international filmmakers on the Walk of Fame
🥞 Ssiat Hotteok (씨앗호떡) – Crispy, seed-filled Busan-style pancakes with cult status
🍜 Street Food Alley – Skewers, fish cakes, tteokbokki, gimbap, dumplings – all walk-and-eat
📽️ Jungang Cinema Center (중앙극장) – Retro-style cinema still running local films
🖼️ Pop-Up Art & Performers – Live painting, busking, and seasonal K-culture events
🌃 Night Market Glow – Bright signs, food steam, and buzzing late-night crowds

💡 3. Tips
📸 Best photo spots:

• BIFF handprint wall (especially lit up at night)
• Street food stalls with sizzling steam and neon
• Close-up of ssiat hotteok being filled — super satisfying!
  🕐 Best time to visit: 4:00 PM–9:00 PM (food, lights, crowds)
  🎬 BIFF takes place every October — the square turns into a full-on red carpet zone
  💳 Most stalls are still cash-first (some accept KakaoPay)
  👟 Great paired with Gukje Market, Yongdusan Park, or Jagalchi nearby

🍽️ 4. Must-Try Street Foods – BIFF Square Edition

1. 씨앗호떡 (Ssiat Hotteok)
   🌰 Crispy dough stuffed with sugar, sunflower seeds, and nuts
   📍 Right in the middle of BIFF Square
   💰 ~₩2,000
2. 어묵(Fishcake & Soup Stalls )
   🍢 Busan-style odeng on sticks with hot broth
   📍 Along both sides of the alley
   💰 ₩1,000–₩2,000
3. 떡튀순(Tteokbokki + Twigim Combo )
   🌶️ Sweet and spicy rice cakes with fried snacks
   📍 Food alley offshoots (next to cinemas)
   💰 ₩5,000–₩6,000

🚗 5. Access
📍 From Nampo Station (남포역, Line 1):
🚇 Exit 7 → 3 min walk to the center of the square

📍 From Jagalchi Station (자갈치역):
🚇 Exit 7 → 5 min walk via Gukje Market direction

📍 Getting Around
🚶 BIFF Square is a pedestrian zone
🎬 Look for posters & displays of past BIFF events
🌆 Stay after sunset — the lights and crowds make it come alive