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2024 Space-out Competition held at Banpo Hangang Park

한강에서 열린 2024 멍때리기 대회 A Space-out Competition has taken place here in the capital, challenging participants to space out for 90 minutes in the most relaxed manner to claim victory. Our Lee Eun-hee explains what this event is all about. Do you ever want to just space out and do nothing for a while? Well, there is a place where people gather to do that and maybe even win a trophy. Seoul city government hosted the 10th Space-out Competition on Sunday at the Banpo Hangang Park. "I wanted to apply for this competition as this competition is very interesting to me. It underlines the importance of taking time for ourself, relax and meditation." This year, more than 2-thousand-7-hundred teams applied to participate in the competition and eighty individuals or teams of up to three members were selected. Participants, spanning from celebrities to athletes, were there to express their individuality, adding to the enjoyment of the competition. "We are bakers so it's really hot in front of the oven I found myself wanting to empty my mind." "After working so hard, I feel confident about spacing out." "As I've entered my sixties, I wanted to try new things and explore a variety of experiences I don't necessarily have ambitions of winning first place; instead, I'm cherishing it as a wonderful experience." And with a bell ring to start the competition, each participant settled into their own comfortable state of spacing out. Surprisingly, the presence of a crowd didn't seem to disrupt their peaceful state of mind. "To win, participants need to maintain a blank state by not moving or even thinking about anything for 90 minutes. Wristband heart rate monitors will check every 15 minutes." Visual artist Woopsyang, is the organiser of the event. She says the selection process for participants prioritizes the reasons for the application while also wishing to bring together a diverse group of people in terms of age, gender, and occupation. "My wish is that everyone can collectively experience a moment of true relaxation during this unique occasion." While some participants chose to withdraw midway, others demonstrated remarkable endurance. After the ninety-minute space-out session, the winner was determined based on two factors. Firstly, participant's heart rate graphs were analyzed, to measure relaxation levels. And secondly, through on-site voting by onlookers who selected their favorite participant based on the stories that led them to apply. In the end, Kwon Soa, a freelance broadcaster who previously worked as a reporter at Arirang, took the trophy. "I space out often but It feels like my heart rate is around 150 beats per minute right now." Even without a cash prize, people seemed to enjoy the significance and meaning imparted by the event, because we all need to find moments of relaxation and peace amidst the hustle and bustle of our busy lives. Lee Eun-hee, Arirang News. #2024_Space_out_Competition #Seoul #Hangang_Park #Space_out #Relaxation #2024_멍때리기_대회 #서울 #반포_한강_공원 #릴렉스 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook :   / arirangtvnews   📣 Twitter :   / arirangtvnews   📣 Homepage : https://v2.arirang.com/ 2024-05-13, 18:00 (KST)