The Birth of the First K-Musical: A Journey to a Happy Ending
Creatrip Team
10 months ago
A new Korean musical, 'The First Great Show,' tells the comical story of the creation of Korea's first musical through the character of director Kim Young-woong, portrayed by actor Cho Hyung-kyun. The musical celebrates the passion and resilience of ordinary people in the theater world. It draws inspiration from Korea's first original musical, 'Saljagi Obseoye,' created during the 1960s by the military government to compete culturally against North Korea's revolutionary operas. Cho Hyung-kyun emphasizes the warmth and hope inherent in the story, acknowledging the legacy of past artists that paved the way for Korea's thriving musical scene.
