Why We Recommend It
- Subtitles in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese are provided, so you can enjoy the show without language barriers.
- The performance is running simultaneously in Seoul and Busan, Republic of Korea.
- It was sold out at the 2025 Taiwan K-Stage Showcase.
- The original novel's translation rights have been sold to 23 countries, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Set in an everyday convenience store, it tells a relatable story that anyone can connect with.
Experience Kim Ho-yeon’s million-copy bestseller Bulpyeonhan Pyeonuijeom as a live performance, a story that focuses on the hidden sides of our lives and the world.
A human drama that people of all generations can relate to, it might be the story of neighbors we’ve all perhaps met at least once in our lives!
Overview
'A little inconvenient but special convenience store, in the end that's our story.'
Dokgo, who is living as a homeless person at Seoul Station, begins his journey after finding Yeom Yeong-suk's wallet.
Dokgo, who can't remember his past due to alcohol-related dementia, starts working the night shift at Cheongpa-dong convenience store Always, run by Youngsook.
He gradually improves at his job and earns recognition from the people around him.
Store owner Yeom Yeong-suk leads Si-hyeon, a 20-something part-timer preparing for job hunting.
O Seon-suk, a part-time worker in her 50s, is struggling to make ends meet.
Gyeong-man, who relieves stress with the ChamChamCham set, and playwright In-gyeong describe how these characters, each carrying the weight of their own lives, look at Dokgo from their own perspectives.
