Since its premiere in 1997 as the first nonverbal performance musical in Korea, NANTA toured 318 cities in 58 countries around the world until its peak Broadway appearance in 2003. At the time of its debut, conventional nonverbal performances focused on rhythm and beats to the detriment of its dramatic flow; NANTA was the first to successfully integrate dramatic elements into its performance, a revolutionary move that garnered 14 million visitors worldwide. Its popularity resulted in an appearance on the popular TV show Infinite Challenge and the bibimbap advertisement that played in Times Square. There are two theaters that run the performance onstage throughout the year, namely, Myeongdong and Jeju.

 Three cooks prepare to open the kitchen for the day. Their joyful work is interrupted when the manager enters the kitchen to inform them they are to prepare for a wedding party, which was not on the day’s schedule. What’s more, the menu is full of dishes that require multiple steps, such as stir-fried glass noodles (japchae), rice cakes coated with powdered soybeans (injeolmi), and a wedding cake. But failure is not an option, so the three cooks pick up the pace to prepare for the party.

 The onstage performance uses knives, cutting boards, and other cooking utensils found in the kitchen to bring the traditional rhythms of Korean Samullori Instrumental Music. The chance for the audience to partake onstage make each performance different from the one before. For instance, the audience members become the main characters in a traditional Korean wedding or compete in a dumpling-stacking game. The dynamic thump of the drum finale allows the audience to join in the rhythm.

• Tourist Sites

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    Jeju Starlight World Park and Planetarium (제주별빛누리공원)

    Region : Jeju-si Jeju-do
    Type : Parks
    Jeju Starlight World Park and Planetarium is a theme park that was established in 2009 for advancing research and studies in astronomy. Today, it is also used a...

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    Ora Country Club (오라컨트리클럽)

    Region : Jeju-si Jeju-do
    Type : Golf
    Ora Country Club was founded along a valley of Hallasan Mountain particularly praised for its splendid beauty. The country club has a 36-hole course designed ac...

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    Gwaneumsa Temple (Jeju) (관음사(제주))

    Region : Jeju-si Jeju-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Gwaneumsa Temple is located at the foot of the northeast side of Hallasan Mountain. The temple is widely believed to have been first built during the Tamra dyna...

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    Roe Deer Observation Center (제주 노루생태관찰원)

    Region : Jeju-si Jeju-do
    Type : Ecological Tourist Sites
    Roe Deer Observation Center opened on August 3, 2007 to offers a place where visitors may observe and watch roe deer and other creatures in their natural habita...

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    Jeju Museum of Art (제주도립미술관)

    Region : Jeju-si Jeju-do
    Type : Art Museums/ Art Galleries
    The Jeju Museum of Art is surrounded by the beautiful and pristine nature of Jeju. The museum is the epicenter of Jeju art and reflects the local culture, color...

• Restaurants

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    Uwon (우원)

    Region : Jeju-si Jeju-do
    Type : Korean Food
    A popular restaurant for locals in Jeju. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled beef brisket. This BBQ restaurant is located in Jeju-si, Jeju-do.

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    Eunhuine Haejangguk (은희네 해장국)

    Region : Jeju-si Jeju-do
    Type : Korean Food
    This is a Haejangguk (hangover soup) restaurant recommended by locals. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jeju-si, Jeju-do. The most famous menu is bee...

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    Daechun Haejangguk (대춘해장국)

    Region : Jeju-si Jeju-do
    Type : Korean Food
    It has 30 years’ tradition. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jeju-si, Jeju-do. The representative menu is hangover soup.

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    BAGDAD (바그다드)

    Region : Jeju-si Jeju-do
    Type : Asian Food
    Bagdad is an Indian restaurant located near Jeju City Hall in Ido 2-dong, Jeju-si. Its chef, who is from India, offers high-quality traditional Indian dishes th...

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    Samdae Guksuhoegwan (삼대국수회관)

    Region : Jeju-si Jeju-do
    Type : Korean Food
    This is where you can eat Gogi guksu (pork noodles) that only use Jeju's clean pork. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jeju-si, Jeju-do. The most famo...

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