Pretend to be a foreigner and get discounted movie tickets on April 1

CJ CGV is offering discounts for foreigners and those who can speak a foreign language on April 1. / Courtesy of CJ CGV

By Kang Aa-young

Speak a foreign language and you can get a discount on movie tickets on April Fools' Day.

Even if you are not a foreigner, you will get a discount if you pretend to be one.

The event will be hosted by CJ CGV, the largest operator of multiplex cinemas, at its outlets.

Discounted tickets will be 8,000 won ($7).

CGV is offering a 50 percent discount to those who dress in traditional clothing on April 1. /Courtesy of CJ CGV

“This year we have decided to go global with our special event,” a CGV official was quoted as saying. “Everyone can participate and enjoy.”

A 50 percent discount will be offered to those who show up in traditional clothing on April 1.

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