On June 26, Professor Lee Esther (Department of Music Production) appeared on the panel in 'Sisa Gwangjang' of Daegu MBC. The topic was 'What are the necessary conditions for the success of the Daegu International Musical Festival (DIMF)?' Park In-sun (Director of the musical Monte Cristo), musical actress Cha Ji-yeon (cast member Mercedes in Monte Cristo), and Bae Sung-hyuk (leader of the executive committee of DIMF) also made guest appearances on this program.

Many subjects were discussed including what the attractions of musicals are and what are the necessary conditions for to make Daegu a competitive musical city.