A Long Night of Hope: Musical 'GinGin Bam' Returns to the Stage
Creatrip Team
7 months ago
The bestselling children’s book-turned-musical 'GinGin Bam' (긴긴밤) returns in Seoul, telling the tender journey of Norden, the world’s last white rhinoceros, and an abandoned penguin chick he raises. Without flashy masks or puppets, the production relies on lyrical music, evocative lighting, simple props, and strong performances to transform the stage into rivers, a zoo cell, and the sea. The story—about unlikely family bonds, endurance through fear, and a bittersweet lesson in letting go—resonates with both children and adults. Standout performances from the cast bring warmth to the tale as Norden prepares the young penguin to find its own ocean. The musical runs at Link Art Center Dream Hall 1 in Jongno, Seoul, through March 29.
