WHY THIS EXPERIENCE
Why We Recommend This Performance
01. A one of a kind performance where the royal tomb itself becomes the stage
Discover an original outdoor musical that unfolds at Yungneung, where Crown Prince Sado and Lady Hyegyeong Hong rest.
02. 60 minutes filled with the deep sorrow of three generations of the Joseon royal family
An immersive musical drama that vividly brings to life royal history and emotions, from Crown Prince Sado’s death to King Jeongjo’s accession and the restoration of his father’s honor.
03. A stage where powerful acting meets traditional Korean vocals
Enjoy the solid performances and music by actors such as Choi Jaerim, Song Yongtae, Jeon Sumi, and Park Hyemi, elevated by traditional vocal performance from singer Lee Sanghwa.
About the Show and Program
This is an original outdoor musical set at Yungneung that tells the heartbreaking family story spanning three generations, Crown Prince Sado and Lady Hyegyeong Hong, King Jeongjo, and King Yeongjo.
Program
Prologue A baby born at Changgyeonggung Palace
Act 1 When I Carried You
Act 2 Sado
Act 3 Father and Son
Act 4 Reminiscence
Act 5 Thinking of You Makes Me Sad
Act 6 Jinchan Feast
Act 7 A Night of Peach Blossoms
Program Venue | Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty comprise 40 royal tombs enshrining the kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty and the Korean Empire, and were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2009.
Built on Confucian principles and pungsu, Korean geomancy, the tombs, ritual spaces, and surrounding natural scenery are harmoniously designed.
Through royal records, you can explore the history and traditions of the Joseon Dynasty, and even today, ancestral rites continue to be held every year, carrying on their cultural significance.
