My Friend, Yu Gwansun

03/18/2022

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Genre

Musicals

Period

02.01.2023 ~ 03.31.2023

Place

Gyeongbokgung Art Hall

Subtitles Provided

Age Limit

For all ages

Running Time

80 min

Date & Time

Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays at 14:00

Inquiries

Interpark

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Synopsis

The One who fought against the Japanese Occupation

Many courageous souls fought back against the oppression during the Japanese Occupation. One such activist is Yu Gwansun, who was an organizer for the March First Independence Movements in 1919 at the age of 16. Even a century after her death by torture in Seodaemun Prison, she still occupies a place of honor as a "big sister" for all Koreans. This musical is easy to understand for being organized in the format that Nam Dongsun, a fellow independence activist and a friend of Yu Gwansun, tells the story to children.

Dongsun and Gwansun are childhood friends. One day, Gwansun notices Dongsun using Japanese out of habit and becomes angry, telling her that Koreans should use the Korean language. Gwansun tells Dongsun that she wants to save the nation from the imperialist Japanese oppression and become a guardian star that watches over Korea. Dongsun promises Gwansun that she will accompany her as a friend-star shining next to her. Despite the poverty, Gwansun is a hard-working student who manages to enter the girls' mission school Ewha Hakdang in Gyeongseong (currently Seoul) with the help of a missionary. There, she meets other students and teachers who share her drive. Gwansun makes up her mind to dedicate herself to the struggle. She visits her hometown and tries to organize the Independence March there, but is warned by a police officer to not engage in rabble-rousing.

The musical makes excellent use of the small theater format, with actor-audience interactions like actors climbing down from the stage to distribute the Korean flag. The theater also has a signboard that details the history of independence activists, including Yu Gwansun.

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