“A woman who turned pain into art—Frida Kahlo’s life burns bright on stage.”
This original Korean musical, brings the extraordinary story of legendary Mexican painter Frida Kahlo to life through powerful music and visual storytelling.
Premiering in 2025 by EMK Musical Company, the show offers Barrier-Free Korean, English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese subtitles, allowing global audiences to fully immerse themselves without language barriers.
In the lead role of Frida, four celebrated musical actresses take the stage:
Frida is portrayed by:
Kim Sohyang (Marie Antoinette, The Man Who Laughs, Mata Hari)
Kim Jiwoo (Marie Antoinette, The Rose of Versailles)
Kim Hieora (The Glory, musical Fan Letter)
Jung Yuji (former member of K-pop girl group BESTie)
Also appearing are symbolic figures from Frida’s inner world:
Refleja: Jun Su-mi, Chang Eun-ah, Aiki (“Street Woman Fighter”)
Destino: Lee Arumsoul, Lee Ji-yeon, Park Sun-young
Memoria: Park Si-in, Yoo Yeonjeong, Heo Yoon-seul
📍 Venue: Interpark Uniplex Hall 1, Daehakro
📆 Dates: June 17 – September 7, 2025
🕒 Subtitles Available: Every Saturday evening & Sunday matinee
Stunning stage design and emotionally resonant compositions elevate into a deeply moving artistic experience.
📍 Venue: LG Arts Center Seoul
📆 Dates: June 17 – Sep 7, 2025
🌐 Subtitles: Barrier-Free Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, English
Don’t miss this unforgettable portrait of a woman who lived—and painted—through fire.