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Old Thieves(늘근도둑이야기)

- Address : 서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 22 (동숭동) 지하1층 대학로 아트포레스트 1관

※ Presentation Information
- Age Limit
12 years old or older

- Booking Place
https://triple.global/en/ticket/places/17000164/products/22001159

- Location
B1, ART FOR;REST Hall 1, Daehak-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

- Event Duration
100 minutes

- Sponsor
㈜나인스토리

- Co-Sponsor Phone
02-3672-0900

- Programs
Old Thieves is an original play that was first performed in 1989. Everyone in Korea who loves the theatre knows it. First of all, the actors who went through the show are famous. Lee Sung-min of the drama Reborn Rich, Moon Sung-keun of Moving and Jin Sun-kyu of King the Land are some of the leading Korean actors currently dominating the OTT (Over The Top) media scene. They have risen to stardom on the strength of their acting alone.

This season's cast includes Park Chul-min, who played such a witty role in the drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal and the film 1987, as well as Tae Hang-ho as the "less old thief" and Noh Jin-won and Jeon Jae-hyung as the "even older thief." They are all "scene stealers" who cross the boundaries between theatre, film and drama. In particular, Park Chul-min has been working on Old Thieves for 21 years, since 2003. He is one of the best improvisers and ad-libbers among Korean actors. In this performance, he shows off his talent to the fullest.

The story begins with the "less old thief" and the "even older thief," released on special pardon for the president's inauguration, planning one last heist. But the place they've infiltrated is "his" art gallery. They are caught by the police and taken to an interrogation room, and this is where the real comedy of politics and current affairs begins. It's easy to see why these actors are among Korea's leading acting talents.

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⊙ International Modern Dance Festival (MODAFE)

- Homepage
www.modafe.org

- Tel
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-763-5351

International Modern Dance Festival, abbreviated to MODAFE, commemorates all artists and the public community as our society’s “little hero.” The festival aims to show the present and future of Korea's contemporary dance.

⊙ Thrill Me(쓰릴 미)

⊙ Italy Moon - Daehakro Branch (이태리문 대학로)

- Tel
+82-2-741-5353

This is a Western cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is pizza. A restaurant offering discounts to student ID card holders.

⊙ Forte Pianissimo(포르테피아니시모)

⊙ Detective K(탐정 케이)

⊙ Suje Beotgalbi (수제벗갈비)

- Tel
+82-2-743-9599

A Korean BBQ restaurant. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled spareribs. This is a Korean cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul.

⊙ 1m Classic Art Hall (1m 아트홀)

- Homepage
www.1mclassic.com (Korean only)

- Tel
+82-2-766-7623

1m Classic Art Hall, located in Daehang-ro is a classic art experience center exclusively for children. The center provides children with the opportunity to enjoy classical music in a fun and interesting way. In the ‘1m Experience Classic’ program (the oldest children’s classical program in the nation), teachers not only provide interesting mini-music learns, but also assist children in trying out a variety of instruments.

At the performance halls at the 1m Classic Art Hall, the stage is just 1m away from the surrounding seats, giving young audience members a more intimate musical experience.

⊙ Daehakro Arts Theater (대학로예술극장)

- Homepage
theater.arko.or.kr

- Tel
+82-2-3668-0007

Daehakro Arts Theater is a venue for performing arts that is comprised of a main hall and small hall. The main hall fills the first and second floors and has a proscenium stage with seating arranged in fan-shape. In an effort to present a more contemporary theater experience, the seats here are placed closer to the stage than those of a standard theater, allowing the audience to experience performances more vividly.

⊙ Killology(킬롤로지)

This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 25 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto

JUST MALE FRIEND, FEMALE FRIEND(남사친 여사친)

- Address : 서울특별시 종로구 대학로12길 49 (동숭동) 4층

※ Presentation Information
- Age Limit
12 years old or older

- Booking Place
https://triple.global/en/ticket/places/18000741/products/24007080

- Event Date
20240806 ~ 20240810

- Location
4F, Sewoo Art Center Hall 2, 49, Daehak-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

- Event Duration
90 minutes

- Sponsor
데이문

- Co-Sponsor Phone
02-985-2468

- Programs
Can a male-female friendship be purely platonic? You would say, "Of course," but can't help but be bothered by your lover's friend of the opposite sex. How does he or she know your lover’s house password? Shouldn't he (she) be going to his (her) house to play games? The more you try to be "cool," the more pissed you get. But when you’re ready to talk about it, you realize you have a female (male) friend too!

The theater begins with Mi-ri, a woman who has never been in a relationship, and Sung-jin, a man who is perfect but unlucky in love, and they fall in love. Their relationship grows deeper and deeper, but the more they do, the more their friends Min-seok and Yoon-ji get on their nerves. One day, the four of them go on a trip together, but will their journey be all right?

With reviews like "The funniest and most entertaining play I've seen this year!!!" (liylsh**), "Not a typical romantic comedy" (wwinter122***), "The most realistic play about real life problems" (khkjis***), it's a story about ordinary couples with their own friends of the opposite sex, a familiar story that you can’t help but relate to. With an audience rating of 9.9 on Interpark Tickets, this romantic comedy captivates with its "controversial everyday" themes that everyone has experienced at least once in their lives.

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⊙ Pizzeria O Main Branch (핏제리아오 대학로 본점)

- Homepage
https://www.instagram.com/pizzeria_o

A restaurant in Daehak-ro that recreates the original taste of pizza from Naples, Italy, the home of pizza. All classic pizzas, starting with the Margherita Bufala Pizza, are baked in a wood-fired oven. Pasta and salads are also made personally by the chef, so customer satisfaction is guaranteed. The chef of this branch had won first place at the 2019 World Pizza Championship in Rome. He gained public attention by appearing in various variety shows, such as “Kang's Kitchen Season 3 (2019)” and “Running Man (2010-),” which made him more recognized by the public. Pizzeria O’s pizza dough is characterized by chewy yet light texture.

⊙ Jaws Basket (조스바스켓)

- Tel
+82-2-744-0701

You can enjoy brunch in the spacious space and on the outdoor terrace. This restaurant's signature menu is spaghetti. This cafe is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

⊙ All Star Boeing Boeing(올스타 보잉보잉)

⊙ Killology(킬롤로지)

⊙ Rimbaud(랭보)

⊙ The Revised Annals of King Gyeongjong(경종수정실록)

⊙ Art Center K (아트센터 K)

- Homepage
www.artcenterk.com/

Art Center K (formerly Wonder Space) opened in February 2012, offers art programs in Daehangno, a neighborhood of youth, romance and culture. It also supports artists through creative activities, exchanges, and trainings, while serving as a performing art hall where people can participate in artistic and creative activities.

Art Center K's three theaters feature unique stages and audience spaces: Donggeurami (Circular) Theater, Semo (Triangle) Theater, and Nemo (Square) Theater. One stage hosts fun and educational open-run performances for children, while the other two theaters offer popular plays, musicals, concerts, and other cultural events.

⊙ Cat on the Rooftop(옥탑방 고양이)

⊙ Vamp X Hunter(뱀프 X 헌터)

Shear Madness(쉬어 매드니스)

- Address : 서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 55 (동숭동) 대학빌딩 지하1층 콘텐츠 박스

※ Presentation Information
- Age Limit
15 years old or older

- Booking Place
https://triple.global/en/ticket/places/15711551/products/24006928

- Location
B1, KONTENTZ BOX, Daehak Bldg., 55, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

- Event Duration
110 minutes

- Sponsor
㈜콘텐츠플래닝

- Co-Sponsor Phone
02-747-2232

- Programs
Do you enjoy reading Agatha Christie's mystery novels? Are you a huge fan of the animated series Detective Conan and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock? Then Shear Madness is for you. Since opening in Boston in 1980, it has held the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running show in American history. In Korea, it has topped the theater booking website every year since its first performance in 2022.

The beauty of Shear Madness is its immersion. It's called "immersive theatre," where the audience is not just on stage for a short time but is leading the play with the actors.

One day, a murder takes place upstairs in the Shear Madness beauty salon. The detective, who is undercover as a customer, suspects that the killer is one of the four people in the salon. But he can't figure it out on his own. Like Watson, Sherlock Holmes' best friend, the audience interrogates the characters in the play as the detective's partner. The culprit is also "chosen" from those who receive the most votes from the audience. Of course, this is a comedy genre, consisting of gags and slapstick, and the ending changes every time, depending on the audience's choice. You may get different impressions depending on who is to blame, so you can't help but want to see it again.

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⊙ THE SKI & Coffee (더스키앤커피)

- Tel
+82-2-745-3343

A store well-known for waffles. The best menu at this restaurant is americano. This is a cafe located in Daehak-ro, Seoul.

⊙ OHUJEONG - Daehangno Branch (오후정 대학로)

- Tel
+82-2-741-1747

This is a Japanese home-style restaurant where you can enjoy various Japanese fusion dishes. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pollack roe pasta.

⊙ Finding Mr. Destiny(김종욱 찾기)

⊙ Uncles - Daehakro Branch (엉클스 대학로)

- Tel
+82-70-8845-8493

A spicy rice cakes specialty restaurant located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. The most famous menu is stir-fried rice cake. You can choose a variety of toppings.

⊙ Bubu Sikdang (부부식당)

- Tel
+82-2-765-6056

You can enjoy fusion dishes in a cozy atmosphere. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is royal stir-fried rice cake.

⊙ Samhyeongje Jjukkumi - Daehangno Branch (삼형제쭈꾸미 대학로)

- Tel
+82-2-763-1204

This is a restaurant serving jjukumi (webfoot octopus), which has been featured in the gourmet program. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Zorro: Actor-Musician(조로: 액터 뮤지션)

⊙ All Star Boeing Boeing(올스타 보잉보잉)

⊙ Cat on the Rooftop(옥탑방 고양이)

Beautiful Life(뷰티풀 라이프)

- Address : 서울특별시 종로구 이화장길 26 (이화동) 6층 JTN아트홀 4관

※ Presentation Information
- Age Limit
8 years old or older

- Booking Place
https://triple.global/en/ticket/places/17000056/products/18001569

- Location
6F, JTN Art Hall 4, 26, Ihwajang-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

- Event Duration
90 minutes

- Sponsor
(주)지안컴퍼니

- Co-Sponsor Phone
02-719-0988

- Programs
"A play that deserves ten stars!!!" "A whole life in 90 minutes!" These are some of the reviews of Beautiful Life posted on a theater booking website. You may have some doubts before seeing the show, but you may find yourself writing the same review afterward.

Beautiful Life won the "Fine Art Award" in the theatre/music category at the 2019 Korean Wave Awards. It is given to the work that best represents South Korea in the year, proving that the play is worthy of global acclaim and that people around the world can relate to.

Two lead roles, Chun-shik and Soon-ok, fall in love from the first moment they meet. They drift apart for a while but eventually start a family and grow old together as an old couple. One day, Soon-ok falls ill and decides to get a divorce for the sake of her husband, Chun-sik. The film moves back and forth between the couple's present and past. You might expect the story to be depressing or sad, but it is both funny and touching, making you laugh and cry at the same time. The two actors are excellent in their performances. They play an old couple, their younger versions, and even extras. It's hard to believe that this is a two-person play. It is a multicasting work, and writer Kim Won-jin and director Cho Joon also appear alternatively to play the role of Chun-sik.

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⊙ Going to the End(끝까지 간다)

⊙ Book’s Art Journey(북극곰예술여행)

⊙ Olive Young - Hongdae Daehangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홍대대학로)

- Homepage
www.o1iveyoung.co.kr

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⊙ GS25 - Jongno Korea Natinal Open Unniversity Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25종로방통대2점)

⊙ ARKO Art Center (아르코미술관)

- Homepage
www.arko.or.kr

- Tel
+82-2-760-4850

ARKO Art Center was founded in 1974 as Misulhoegwan in a building of former Deoksu Hospital in Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu to offer much-needed exhibition space for artists and arts groups. In 1979, Misulhoegwan moved to its present building, designed by preeminent Korean architect Kim Swoo-geun (1931-1986) and located in Marronnier Park, the former site of Seoul National University. The two neighboring brick buildings accommodating ARKO Art Center and ARKO Arts Theater are the major landmarks of the district of Daehakro.

As more public and private museums and commercial galleries came into the art scene in the 1990s, Misulhoegwan shifted to curating and presenting its own exhibitions. Renamed as Marronnier Art Center in 2002, ARKO Art Center assumed a full-fledged art museum system and played an increasingly prominent role as a public arts organization leading the contemporary art paradigm. When The Korea Culture and Arts Foundation was reborn as Arts Council Korea, Marronnier Art Center became ARKO Art Center named after the abbreviation for Arts Council Korea in 2005.

ARKO Art Center is committed to working as a platform where research, production, exhibitions and the exchange of creative activities grow and develop in connection with one another in addition to having a diversity of programs including thematic exhibitions addressing social agenda and public programs widely promoting various discourses in art.

⊙ Leather Craft Shop (손놀림공방)

The leather workshop featured in the drama 'Boyfriend'
It is a leather workshop that appeared in the scene where Cha Soohyeon (Song Hyekyo) and Kim Jinhyeok (Park Bogum) reunite in the drama 'Boyfriend'. It is run by leather craft artist Kim Yeongae and is known for its many cute items. You can experience making leather knotted string bracelets and rings at a low cost.

500/30(오백에삼십)

- Address : 서울특별시 종로구 이화장길 26 (이화동) 4층 JTN아트홀 3관

※ Presentation Information
- Age Limit
14 years old or older

- Booking Place
https://triple.global/en/ticket/places/19000604/products/24001916

- Location
4F, JTN Art Hall 3, 26, Ihwajang-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

- Event Duration
100 minutes

- Sponsor
주식회사 아트플러스씨어터

- Co-Sponsor Phone
053-422-7679

- Programs
500/30! All Koreans know what this means. Especially if one is from the local provinces and looking for the first home in Seoul. 500/30, which means a deposit of five million won and a monthly rent of 300,000 won, gives us an idea of what this piece is about. But we can't jump to the conclusion right away because this comedy has “suspense,” too.

The drama is set in Dwaeji Villa, which consists of 23.14m2 studio-style rooms and a rooftop room. The tenants are Heo Deok, a man from Gyeongsang-do who barely makes ends meet by running a cart bar; Heueong-mai, who is madly in love with him; Bae Byeon, a troublemaking high school student; Miss Cho, an ingenuous beauty; and the landlady who keeps them in a bad place with the rents! One day, a murder occurs in the villa, and a full-fledged mystery begins.

The characters entertain the audience with the expected "tiki-taka." The unique performances of the actors captivate the audience, and there's never a dull moment. It's a bonus to solve the mystery while laughing and having fun. The theater also captures the sadness and sorrow of ordinary Korean people in the story.

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⊙ Going to the End(끝까지 간다)

⊙ Book’s Art Journey(북극곰예술여행)

⊙ Olive Young - Hongdae Daehangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홍대대학로)

- Homepage
www.o1iveyoung.co.kr

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⊙ GS25 - Jongno Korea Natinal Open Unniversity Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25종로방통대2점)

⊙ ARKO Art Center (아르코미술관)

⊙ Leather Craft Shop (손놀림공방)

Tenants of Subway Line 2(2호선 세입자)

- Address : 서울특별시 종로구 대학로10길 5 (동숭동) 5층 대학로 바탕골소극장

※ Presentation Information
- Age Limit
8 years old or older

- Booking Place
https://triple.global/en/ticket/places/21001197/products/24018053

- Location
5F, Batanggol Theater, 5 Daehak-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

- Event Duration
90 minutes

- Sponsor
㈜레드앤블루

- Co-Sponsor Phone
02-764-8760

- Programs
The only circular line in Seoul's subway system, Line 2 is an endlessly ride when you're drunk and dozing off. What's going on the city's most bustling subway line?

The production team behind the web novel Cats on the Roof has turned a webtoon into a play. Jung Eun-kyung and Yeo Won's webtoon of the same name was published on Naver Webtoon from 2015 to 2016. It was popular at the time, with a rating of 9.3, and many Line 2 subway riders must have watched it on the subway.

Subtitled "a subway survival comedy," Tenants of Subway Line 2 tells the story of trainee conductor Lee Ho-sun and the homeless people who hide out on Line 2. After being dumped by his girlfriend, Ho-sun gets drunk and ends up at the end of Line 2. There he meets the "Line 2 tenants": Sung-nae, a cynical city girl; Koo-ui, a mysterious grandfather; Bang-bae, the real power behind the group; and Yeok-sam, a middle-aged man from Gyeongsang-do who has been preparing for the civil service exam for years. The conflicts between Ho-sun who has to get rid of the Line 2 tenants in order to get promoted to a full-time position, and the tenants who have nowhere to go, make the audience laugh and cry because it seems to reflect their lives today.

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⊙ The Accidental Murderer(우연한 살인자)

⊙ Olive Young - Hyehwa Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 혜화역점)

⊙ Daehakro Arts Theater (대학로예술극장)

⊙ International Modern Dance Festival (MODAFE)

⊙ Hakrim (학림)

- Tel
+82-2-742-2877

Hakrim has been in business since its first opening in 1956. It is a special place that has shared its history with the people involved in arts such as theater and dance and intellectuals from nearby universities who flocked to the café after liberation and the Korean War. There is a sign saying “Seoul Future Heritage” hanging at the entrance that demonstrates its historical value. Visitors can observe traces of the past from mementos of people who stopped by, including graffiti on the wall and photos of prominent writers of the time. The café became even more famous as it was used as a filming location for several dramas, including “My Love from the Star (2013)” and “Reply 1988 (2015).” The signature menu here is Vienna coffee and cream cheesecake, which is topped with cute illustrations.

⊙ Paju Gamaksan - Daehangro Branch (파주감악산 대학로)

- Tel
+82-2-747-7274

A meat restaurant that is the ideal meeting place. The most famous menu is grilled Korean beef sirloin. A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Daehak-ro, Seoul.

⊙ Arko Arts Theater (아르코예술극장)

- Homepage
theater.arko.or.kr

- Tel
+82-2-3668-0007

Opened on April 1, 1981, Arko Arts Theater’s mission statement is to “boost performance art, obtain performance space to promote its popularity among the public, and support stages to pure art organizations facing financial difficulties." As the center of performance art, the theater also began to attract a slew of small theaters and has played a pivotal role in promoting performance art and populating Dongsung-dong with artists. The theater offers a large hall, small hall, multipurpose studio space, and practice room.

⊙ Old Thieves(늘근도둑이야기)

⊙ Seoul Dance Festival (서울무용제)

- Homepage
sdf1979.koreadanceassociation.org

- Tel
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-744-8066

Seoul Dance Festival started in 1979 and is a representative dance festival in Korea, introducing Korean dance, modern dance, ballet and other genres of creative dance performance. The festival offers performances by dance troupes from all over Korea and specially invited performing arts groups from abroad, as well as university students majoring in dance and performing arts.

Cat on the Rooftop(옥탑방 고양이)

- Address : 서울특별시 종로구 대학로10길 24 (동숭동)대학로 틴틴홀

※ Presentation Information
- Age Limit
13 years old or older

- Booking Place
https://triple.global/en/ticket/places/21001179/products/24018116

- Location
Teen Teen Hall, 24, Daehak-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

- Event Duration
100 minutes

- Sponsor
㈜레드앤블루

- Co-Sponsor Phone
02-764-8760

- Programs
Kim Seon-ho, who became a major Hallyu star after starring in tvN's Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, and Park Sung-hoon, a rising Hallyu star who starred in Netflix's The Glory and Queen of Tears, what do they have in common? They are both former actors in the play Cat on the Rooftop. Each played the lead character, Lee Kyung-min: Park Sung-hoon took on the role in 2012 and Kim Seon-ho in 2015, respectively. Moreover, at the beginning of 2024, Yongseung from the idol group VERIVERY followed suit. It's a play in which the actors who are now Hallyu stars starred.

But it is by no means a play that relies solely on actors. The original work of the same name is a legendary web novel published by Kim Yu-ri in 2001. It was made into a drama of the same title in 2003 starring Hallyu star Kim Rae-won and adapted into a play in 2010. It has been running for 14 years since its premiere, attracting 2.7 million viewers. It has been loved by generations as a drama and a play for over 20 years.

Cat on the Rooftop is the story of Kyung-min, who was born and raised in Seoul, and Jeong-eun, who came to Seoul from Daegu. They are scammed into signing a contract for the same rooftop place, live together, and eventually fall in love with each other. The contrast between the two actors' back-and-forth tiki-taka and their parodies of two cats, Mung-chi and Gyeo-yang-i, is hilarious. The film is fast-paced and light-hearted, making it an enjoyable watch.

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⊙ All Star Boeing Boeing(올스타 보잉보잉)

⊙ Zorro: Actor-Musician(조로: 액터 뮤지션)

⊙ Arko Arts Theater (아르코예술극장)

⊙ Uncles - Daehakro Branch (엉클스 대학로)

- Tel
+82-70-8845-8493

A spicy rice cakes specialty restaurant located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. The most famous menu is stir-fried rice cake. You can choose a variety of toppings.

⊙ Daehakro Arts Theater (대학로예술극장)

⊙ JUST MALE FRIEND, FEMALE FRIEND(남사친 여사친)

⊙ OHUJEONG - Daehangno Branch (오후정 대학로)

⊙ Seoul Dance Festival (서울무용제)

⊙ Seoul Theater Festival (서울연극제 2020)

- Homepage
www.stf.or.kr (Korean only)

- Tel
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-765-7500

Seoul Theater Festival is a theatrical arts festival that has been representing Seoul for over 40 years. The festival’s history first began in 1977 under the name “Republic of Korea’s Theater Festival” with the aim of developing Korea’s original theater productions. The festival has evolved to presenting original performances as well as to interpreting and holding both premier and reruns of excellent performances since 2017.

Book’s Art Journey(북극곰예술여행)

- Address : 서울특별시 종로구 이화장1길 24 (이화동) 북극곰소극장

※ Presentation Information
- Age Limit
4 years old or older

- Booking Place
https://triple.global/en/ticket/places/19000816/products/19009496

- Location
Book Bear Arts Theater, 24, Ihwajang 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

- Event Duration
60minutes

- Sponsor
북(Book)극곰예술여행

- Co-Sponsor Phone
010-9183-9178

- Programs
Book’s Art Journey is a family-friendly show that's perfect for watching with your kids. The Korean title, Bookgeukgom, refers not only to a polar bear that lives in the Arctic but also to a bear that loves to read books. The main characters are Book Bear and his friend Tori, who left the North Pole when the ice melted. The receive letters of concern from their young friends, which they take from the book tree and read them.

Book Bear and Tori not only read picture books but also meet the historical figure Yu Gwan-sun, make Taegeukgi, the national flag of Korea, and shout "hooray" for Korea's independence. They also reflect on how to protect the environment so polar bears can return to the Arctic. Through these adventures, the young audience becomes familiar with books and gradually expands their thinking.

The show varies from Episode 0-3, depending on the schedule, but each episode engages the young audience with fun elements like musical theater, shadow play, sand art, magic, and more. Additionally, they interact with the children by listening to their concerns and asking for help, rather than sticking to the usual one-way theater format. Isn't that what true participatory theater is all about?

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ GS25 - Jongno Korea Natinal Open Unniversity Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25종로방통대2점)

⊙ Beautiful Life(뷰티풀 라이프)

⊙ 500/30(오백에삼십)

⊙ A Really Bad Girl(진짜 나쁜소녀)

⊙ Inside Me(인사이드 미)

⊙ Leather Craft Shop (손놀림공방)

⊙ Bubu Sikdang (부부식당)

- Tel
+82-2-765-6056

You can enjoy fusion dishes in a cozy atmosphere. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is royal stir-fried rice cake.

⊙ Naksan Park (낙산공원)

- Homepage
parks.seoul.go.kr

- Tel
+82-2-743-7985

Naksan Mountain (alt. 125 meters) is one of the four inner mountains of Seoul, and the mountain corresponding to the Azure Dragon of the East. It was also called Naktasan Mountain, which can be translated to Camel Mountain, because the terrain resembled a camel's back. It also had another name, Taraksan Mountain, “tarak” meaning fermented milk, because there was a royal ranch in the area that supplied milk to the palace. After the 1960s, the original appearance of Naksan Mountain disappeared due to apartments and dense housing, and the Seoul Metropolitan Government established a restoration plan. As part of this plan, a park project was carried out, and it opened Naksan Park in July 2002. Currently, Naksan Park has established itself as a resting place for citizens to feel the beautiful atmosphere of Hanyangdoseong, or the Seoul City Wall, and green forests. It has gained much popularity as a place for seeing the most beautiful night view in Seoul.

Going to the End(끝까지 간다)

- Address : 서울특별시 종로구 이화장1길 24 (이화동) 북극곰소극장

※ Presentation Information
- Age Limit
8years old or older

- Booking Place
https://triple.global/en/ticket/places/19000816/products/19018979

- Location
Book Bear Arts Theater, 24, Ihwajang 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

- Event Duration
80minutes

- Sponsor
북(Book)극곰예술여행

- Co-Sponsor Phone
010-9183-9178

- Programs
What happens behind the scenes of a theater stage? What is a day like in the life of actors who portray someone else’s story? Going to the End seeks to answer these questions.

The play follows three actors: Yeong-hyeon, who plays Hamlet and is weary of the same repertoire; Gyeong-gu, who lives and breathes for romance; and Junho, a newcomer who has just made his debut at Daehangno. Today marks the final performance of their theater troupe, but not a single audience member shows up, causing the play to be interrupted. As they tidy up the stage and share drinks, they express the struggles of life as actors. Suddenly, Junho returns with a group of audience members. The question now is, will they perform again or not? To be, or not to be—that is the question.

The antics of preparing a makeshift performance blend with the realistic, heartfelt conversations they have over drinks, evoking both laughter and emotion. The actors’ passion for the theater is palpable, but so is the pressure of survival. This mirrors not only the struggles of the actors but also the dissonance between dreams and reality that many of us experience. Perhaps this is why the audience empathizes with their situation and is eager to applaud.

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ GS25 - Jongno Korea Natinal Open Unniversity Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25종로방통대2점)

⊙ Beautiful Life(뷰티풀 라이프)

⊙ 500/30(오백에삼십)

⊙ A Really Bad Girl(진짜 나쁜소녀)

⊙ Inside Me(인사이드 미)

⊙ Leather Craft Shop (손놀림공방)

⊙ Bubu Sikdang (부부식당)

- Tel
+82-2-765-6056

You can enjoy fusion dishes in a cozy atmosphere. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is royal stir-fried rice cake.