Ahn So-hee Blossoms on Stage in Two-Person Play 'That Time, Today 2: Flower Shoes'
Creatrip Team
a month ago
Former idol and actress Ahn So-hee is earning acclaim for her performance in the play 'That Time, Today 2: Flower Shoes,' which opened on January 16. The two-person drama spans 450 years, tracing the lives of women through Korea’s turbulent history. Ahn plays ‘Woman 2,’ taking on four distinct roles—from a 1590s gisaeng (traditional Korean entertainer) during the Imjin War to a 1950s hopeful girl, a tough 1970s factory worker, and a modern daughter caring for her hospitalized mother—using voice, expression, and nuanced emotion to differentiate each era. Reviewers note her strong stage presence, clear diction, and emotional control, highlighting her steady transition from pop-star visibility to the raw intimacy of live theater. The production centers women’s stories and intergenerational solidarity, symbolized by a single pair of flower shoes. The play runs through February 22 at NOL Seogyeong Square Sconn Theater 2 in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
