“Sister Act,” the international mega-hit musical that has drawn in more than 6 million audience members in just six years, has finally come to Korea! From auditioning to final casting and staging, the style of the musical has transformed it into a K-musical. The original story remains the same, while adding in new unique and fun elements to the show. Full of great songs, the musical will continue on a tour of Asia, visiting 15 cities in six countries.

Despite being busy preparing for the musical, the actors show you’re never too busy to enjoy sightseeing! Follow along as they explore Seoul, where history and the present coexist, and Busan, where the ocean and land meet.

Tour Busan with “Sister Act”

“Sister Act” first arrived in Busan, where the cast hopped aboard the Busan City Tour Bus to explore the city with the fresh sea air. They were very expressive when taking in the views of the urban cityscape and blue sea. After quickly touring all the main attractions, they stopped by Jagalchi Market to enjoy Korean seafood. Here they enjoyed a range of unfamiliar dishes enjoyed by the locals, including grilled fish, kkotge tang (blue crab soup), and sannakji (live octopus).

After filling up on local treats, the actors walked off their lunch in the area. They experienced Korea’s culture while walking along Jeonpo Gonggu Street, and even gave an impromptu performance at NC Department Store across the street. After the sun set, they headed to The Bay 101 to board a yacht and enjoy the beautiful nightscape of Gwangandaegyo Bridge from the water.

Attractions visited by “Sister Act”

The Bay 101

Haeundae-gu

Culture & arts complex complete with a café, restaurant, gift shop, and yacht tours.

BUSAN X the SKY

Haeundae-gu

An observatory located on floors 98-100 of LCT, the second tallest building in Korea. A Busan landmark offering a view of the city and sea at once.

Jeonpo Gonggu Street

Busanjin-gu

Previously lined with tool shops, this street has transformed into a trendy location filled with cafés, studios, and galleries.

Busan Cinema Center

Haeundae-gu

A media culture complex for watching films and performances in a range of genre, it also serves as the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of Busan International Film Festival.

Cast pick: Busan City Tour Bus

Busan City Tour Bus, making stops at all of the city’s main attractions, is one of the most convenient ways to get around Busan. The bus operates three courses, all of which start at Busan Station, making it easily accessible to all visitors. If you’re planning on visiting Haeundae, Gwangalli, Taejongdae, Oryukdo, or Gamcheon Culture Village, then hop aboard! Like regular city buses, the buses can be boarded without reservation in a first-come, first-served basis, and passengers can get off at whichever stop they like. Tickets cost 15,000 won and can be used all day long.

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Tour Seoul & Incheon with “Sister Act”

“Sister Act” continued their tour of Korea in Seoul and Incheon. In Seoul, they experienced Korea’s traditions and history at major attractions in Jongno-gu, including Gyeongbokgung Palace, Cheong Wa Dae, and Bukchon Hanok Village. They were able to get a deeper understanding of Korea, nodding along as they listened to the helpful docent’s explanations. Of course, they also had fun, posing for funny pictures in front of uniquely Korean backgrounds. Stopping by HiKR Ground, Korea Tourism Organization’s PR Hall, they participated in a dance challenge to one of their songs from the musical. You can watch their dance challenge on the official VISITKOREA YouTube channel!

The next day, they traveled to Incheon, where they put on a busking performance at Paradise City. Their fun memories of traveling and busking helped the cast members connect with Korea, boosting their drive to put on an amazing show here.

Attractions visited by “Sister Act”

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Jongno-gu, Seoul

A royal residence for Joseon kings, this palace has become a place to experience Korea’s history and culture.

Cheong Wa Dae

Jongno-gu, Seoul

The former presidential residence and office, international tourists can get admission tickets on-site.

Bukchon Hanok Village

Jongno-gu, Seoul

A village filled with Korea’s traditional architecture, visitors can feel the calm and peaceful ambiance of Korea within the city.

HiKR Ground

Jung-gu, Seoul

A one-stop promotional space complete with K-pop experiences and media art.

Paradise City

Jung-gu, Incheon

A grand resort complex with a hotel, casino, shopping mall, spa, and performance hall.

Cast pick: Seoul Snack

For lunch, the cast members enjoyed popular K-foods: tteokbokki, gimbap, and makgeolli, a traditional rice wine. The restaurant they visited is famous for making unique Korean dishes, such as wrapping an egg roll in kelp instead of laver, or putting pollack roe in their tteokbokki. The foreign cast members saw their Korean cast mates dipping their gimbap in the tteokbokki sauce and followed suite. They were also surprised by the sweet, smooth taste of the makgolli. With raised glasses and a shout of “geonbae,” they immersed themselves fully in Korean culture!

Snack Seoul
Address: 2-3F, 46 Palpan-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 팔판길 46 2, 3층)
Inquiries: +82-2-720-8858 / Instagram @snackseoul
Operating hours: 11:00-21:00 (Last order 20:00)
Prices: Myeongnan tteokbokki (pollack roe tteokbokki) 14,000 won / Mu cheongeo al gamtae mari (radish and herring roe kelp roll) 12,000 won / Ojingeo twigim (deep-fried squid) 10,000 won / Horaei saeng makgeolli (Hooray fresh makgeolli) 9,000 won

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Want to know more about the musical?

Seoul performance
Period: November 21, 2023 – February 11, 2024
Showtime
- Tuesdays, Thursday-Friday 19:30
- Wednesdays 14:30, 19:30
- Saturdays & public holidays 14:00, 19:00
- Sundays 15:00
* No shows Mondays
Venue: DCUBE Link Art Center
662 Gyeongin-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 구로구 경인로 662)
Ticketing
- Melon Ticket (English, Japanese, Chinese)
- Interpark Ticket (English, Japanese, Chinese)
- Ticketlink (English, Japanese, Chinese)
Prices: VIP seating 170,000 won / R-seating 140,000 won / S-seating 110,000 won / A-seating 80,000 won
Inquiries: +82-1588-7890 / Instagram @emk_musical

Reviews
“I remember watching the movie “Sister Act” as a kid, so I went in with an expectation of enjoying the musical. The new songs added just to this musical made it feel like a completely new experience. The songs were new, but the characters and overall feel of the show remained faithful.” – Sebastian Parodi

“The up-beat music and vibrant stage lighting and costumes are a perfect fit for the end-of-year holiday season. When watching the actors sing and dance on stage, I started dancing in my seat and smiling along without realizing. The musical was all in English, but there were Korean subtitles and sometimes pictures on screens to the side so I was able to easily follow the storyline.” – Lin Pei Chun

* This content was last updated in November 2023, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here. We advise you to check for updates before visiting.