Children's Family Musical 'I Am a Firefly' Balances Depth and Fun, Director Says
Creatrip Team
24 days ago
Director Bae Seok-jun discusses the children's family musical 'I Am a Firefly,' running Sept 9–Oct 5 at Yerimdang Art Hall in Gangnam. The original story, based on musician Jeong Jung-sik's song and picture book, follows a girl, Seo-yun, who loses her father and learns to overcome fear of the dark with the help of a small firefly. Bae—an experienced director known for works like 'Dreamers' and award-winning 'You & It'—emphasizes creating a stage that feels like a real forest to immerse young audiences, while keeping a mature tone so the show isn’t too childish. The production will include immersive (audience-participation) moments and aims to convey messages of individual worth, courage, and the importance of family. The cast features double casting for Seo-yun (Moon Si-yeon, Lee Hye-in) and many supporting actors; music, choreography, and script credits are listed. The show is presented by News1 with partners Dreaming Tail Company (꿈꾸는꼬리연) and Ri&Woo, and is positioned as an emotionally rich, music-driven autumn family highlight.
