A charming performance that everyone wants to see, Nanta Show! If this is your first time in Korea, the Nanta Show is something you have add to your itinerary. It has been running for 20 years since its first show in 1997 and has had a total of 15,000,000 people attend the show.
The Nanta Show is a non-verbal performance that is performed along a beat with skits. The show transforms kitchen utensils like knives and cutting boards into instruments and is a spectacular show you must see!
The Nanta Show
Nanta Show Myeongdong | Reserve Here
Nanta Show Jeju | Reserve Here
Information
Myeongdong Theater
Address: 서울 중구 명동길 26 유네스코회관 3층 명동난타극장
Myeongdong Nanta Theater, UNESCO Hall 3F, Myeongdong-gil 26, Jung-gu, Seoul
Show times: Monday to Friday 17:00 and 20:00/ Saturday at 14:00, 17:00, and 20:00 / Sunday at 14:00 and 17:00 / Performance times on holidays may vary depending on the date
Jeju Theater
Address: 제주시 선돌목동길 56-26 제주난타전용관
Jeju Nanta Hall, Seondolmokdong-gil 56-26, Jeju City
Show times: Every Day at 16:30
Why We Recommend It
The Nanta Show has been running for 20 years with more than 15,000,000 viewers and counting. It is a show that represents Korea and is so iconic that there probably isn't a Korean that has not watched the Nanta Show.
This is a non-verbal performance so foreigners who do not speak or understand Korean can enjoy it as well.
Located in areas where there are lots to eat and see so you have lots to do before or after the performance.
Things to Keep In Mind
Reservations must be completed at least 1 day prior.
You can get a full refund 3 days before the reserved date, no refund after that.
If you need to make changes to the reservation or have questions, contact us at help@creatrip.com.
The price for adults and children is the same.
This product is exclusively for foreigners. Koreans cannot purchase this product.
The viewer must be at least 12 months old, and children over 36 months have to purchase a ticket.
Infants 35 months old and under have to present a passport for identification to view for free and will share a seat with their guardian.
A reservation number will be sent to the reservations page or your email within 1-2 business days after booking.
Tickets can be picked up starting one hour before the performance. Go to the ticket booth and present your reservation number in exchange for a ticket.
Entrance will be allowed 30 minutes before the performance. Seats will be automatically assigned in order of booking.
In case of late arrivals, please follow the staff's guidance. You will be guided to the delayed audience seats instead of your assigned seat, and if there is no space available in the delayed seats, your entry may be restricted.
The only time photography is allowed is at curtain call. Any photography that was not agreed upon beforehand is prohibited.
No food and drinks are allowed.
Price
Myeongdong Theater
Seats | Price |
Section A | |
Section S | |
VIP Section |
Show times: Monday to Friday 17:00 and 20:00/ Saturday at 14:00, 17:00, and 20:00 / Sunday at 14:00 and 17:00 / Performance times on holidays may vary depending on the date
Jeju Theater
Seats | Price |
Section A | |
Section S | |
VIP Section |
How to Reserve
Step 1 | Make a reservation on the Creatrip reservation page. |
Step 2 | Enter the requested information in detail. |
Step 3 | Pay the full amount. |
Step 4 | Reservation will be confirmed within 1-2 business days and a reservation number will be sent to your email and My reservation page. |
Step 5 | On the day of the reserved date, present your reservation number to the ticket booth and exchange it for a ticket. |
Our Visit
In order to watch the famous NANTA show, we visited the NANTA Theater in Myeongdong. After entering the hall in the UNESCO Hall in the downtown area of Myeongdong, he entered the hall from the right entrance and went up to the third floor.
Tickets can be picked up starting one hour before the performance. Go to the ticket booth and present your reservation number in exchange for a ticket.
We reserved the show on Sunday at 14:00. Because the pandemic is starting to subside, the performances were back after a long break so it was quite crowded! There were Korean families and also foreigners who were excited about the performance. There are performances on the weekdays and weekends, so you can stop by after exploring the neighborhood.
You can see the cast of the day. The performance we saw was performed by the 'White' Team. The cast teams are categorized in colors, which was interesting.
There is a photo spot right next to it. Perfect to take a souvenir photo! There was already a family of tourists taking pictures.
Let's go inside to watch the performance! Once you show your ticket to the staff, they will point out where your seat is.
It was our first time to watch a performance show and we were pretty amazed. We didn't know that so many people enjoyed watching performances in theaters. Half of the audience were Korean and the other half seemed to be foreigners.
Finally, the NANTA shows has officially begun!
The actors started out wearing Hanbok, opening in a super-dream scene, and playing around with Korean bowls, washboard, and drums. It had a traditional Korean vibe, and with the dim lighting, it felt more mysterious and dreamy.
The summary of the NANTA show is as follows:
Three chefs start the day preparing the vegetables and organizing the kitchen, but a bad-tempered manager appears and orders them to make ten menus for a wedding before 6 pm. The chefs have obviously not been told about this event. Also, the manager brings his young nephew with him and demands that the chefs teach him how to cook. After barking these impossible orders, the manager disappears.
The remaining three chefs and nephews must make the meal before 6 pm. In the cooking process, there are many funny episodes. As for the details of the episodes, please come and watch the show for yourself!
The advantage of Nanta show is that the audience has the opportunity to participate in the performance. People in the audience are chosen to be the groom or the bride at a traditional Korean wedding. They may also participate in the dumpling game, and make dumplings with the performers, or cook with the chef. The audience is asked to clap their hands together to create a rhythm.
By engaging the audience in the performance, the performance stays interesting and makes the audience more engaged.
I didn't have many expectations for the show, because since the show has been continued for over 20 years, I thought it would be boring and old-fashioned.
However, after actually watching it, I felt that the story of the show and the performer's acting skills were great. Also, the combination of the rhythm and music, as well as the creative kitchen dance, made a really interesting performance.
In order to bring a fresh sense to the audience, the Nanta show added new elements to the existing structure. So Nanta is not a performance that is only suitable for watching once, but rather, every time you watch it, it will have a different freshness. It was a novelty performance.
The Nanta show is one of the most popular shows in Korea. The story is really intriguing and the actors are really enthusiastic about the performance. When the actors chased the dishes, the dishes would fly to the audience, and they could feel the enthusiasm of the actors. Everybody applauded continuously after the performance.
Towards the end of the performance, the water on the drums was seen splattering and the light shown on them made them look more mesmerizing. The show is 100 minutes long, but thanks to the colorful and humorous nature of the performers, it scored 100 points in our hearts.
Moreover, the show is not only performed in Myeong-dong, but also in Jeju Island. If you visit Myeongdong or Jeju Island, make sure to catch a performance!
The Nanta Show
Nanta Show Myeongdong | Reserve Here
Nanta Show Jeju | Reserve Here
We hope that you can enjoy an exciting show at the Nanta Theater in Myeongdong or Jeju Island! If you have any questions or concerns, please leave a comment below or send us an email at help@creatrip.com! You can follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook to stay updated on all things Korea!
