The National Theater of Korea is a national theatre located in the neighborhood of
Jangchung-dong
Jangchung-dong is a '' dong'', neighbourhood of Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea.
Attractions
* National Theater of Korea
* Jangchung Gymnasium
* Grand Ambassador Seoul hotel
* Jangchung (장충단 奬忠壇)
* (장충단공원 奬忠壇公園)
* ...
,
Jung-gu, South Korea. It is the first nationally managed theater in Asia.
Affiliation
The National Theater of Korea was established in 1950 by the
government of South Korea
The Government of South Korea is the union government of the Republic of Korea, created by the Constitution of South Korea as the executive, legislative and judicial authority of the republic. The president acts as the head of state and is th ...
and hosts the
National Theater Company of Korea
The National Theater Company of Korea (NTCK, Korean:국립극단) is a South Korean theatre company founded in 1950 as an affiliate of the National Theater of Korea. In 2010, in its 60th anniversary year, NTCK separated from the National Th ...
, which performs both Korean and international plays, the
National Changgeuk Company of Korea, which performs traditional Korean ''
changgeuk
''Changgeuk'' or ''ch'angguk'' is a traditional Korean opera, performed as a play but in the Korean folk song style known as ''pansori''. It is therefore also called ''Korean pansori opera'' in English. Generally, a ''changgeuk'' play will include ...
'', the
National Dance Company of Korea, and the
National Orchestra Company of Korea.
Facilities
*Main Hall 'Hae' ("Hae" means "sun, ko, 해")
*Small Hall 'Dal' ("Dal" means "moon, ko, 달")
*Studio 'Byeol' ("Byeol" means "star, ko, 별")
*KB Haneul Youth Theater ("Haneul" means "sky, ko, 하늘")
*Culture Square
Events
Youth Performing Arts Festival
The Youth Performing Arts Festival of the National Theater, held every
April until May, is a festival for youth. With the theme ‘Youth Embracing
the Sky,’ the festival contributes to fostering the positive emotions of
youth through programs allowing the experience of traditional dance music,
musicals, mime, plays and dance of both Korean and international classics.
In 2008 when the first festival was held, ''The Journey to Folksong with Suksun Ahn'' was performed for youth and multi-cultural families in culturally neglected areas. The Youth Performing Arts Festival is the signature event
of the National Theater, with the goal of inspiring those
who will be the future leaders of society and the performing arts.
The World Festival of National Theaters
Starting in 2007, the World Festival of National Theaters takes place from
September to October every year. The festival promotes the mutual
understanding of cultures from every country, whereby Korean audiences
can enjoy many excellent domestic and overseas performances. At the same
time the National Theater of Korea can better solidify its position as the center
of performing arts in Korea. Performances representing national theaters of
various nations are on stage together with additional events like shows and
exhibitions. National theaters, embassies and cultural centers of every
country gather here for active cultural and artistic communication. The
World Festival of National Theaters is the biggest festival hosted by the
National Theater of Korea and is considered by some to be one of the greatest festivals in Korea.
The Saturday Cultural Plaza
Since 1993, the Saturday Cultural Plaza is the oldest open air performance
by the National Theater. Various concerts and performances such as ballets,
concerts of contemporary music and orchestra concerts are held in the
open air cultural plaza every May to September, on Saturdays at 6:00PM.
So far, 350 thousand people have visited the Saturday Cultural Plaza.
From 2002 to 2007 the Plaza was sponsored by Renault-Samsung Motors
and starting in 2008 by KB Kookmin Bank, which received the Mecenat
Award in 2008. This activity aspires to serve as a model of partnership between
art and business.
Midday Concert
The Midday Concert was designed to show the potential of traditional
classical music so the public can easily understand Korean music’s past and
present. Folksongs, contemporary music, and original sound tracks of soap
operas and films are rearranged and modernized by the National Orchestra. Commentaries on each work by the artistic director Byeongki Hwang
in order to enrich the concert’s content.
Seasons Festival
National Theater of Korea provides various events every spring, summer, fall and winter.
Shows
* August 2010: Actors
Lee Joon-gi
Lee Joon-gi (born 17 April 1982) is a South Korean actor, singer, dancer, and model. He rose to fame on his first leading role playing a clown in the critically acclaimed film ''The King and the Clown'' (2005) and gained further recognition in ...
and
Ju Ji-hoon
Ju Ji-hoon (born May 16, 1982) is a South Korean actor and model. His first leading role was in the 2006 hit drama ''Princess Hours''. His other notable works include ''The Devil'', '' Antique'', ''Mask'', '' Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds'' ...
co-starred in military musical, ''Voyage of Life''. The musical, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War, was co-produced by the
Ministry of National Defense
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and Korea Musical Theatre Association. It ran from 21 to 29 August the Theater.
* January 2013: The
Ministry of National Defense
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again with Korea Musical Theatre Association produced another military musical ''The Promise'', to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of an armistice. It ran from 9 to 20 January at the Theater, starring actors
Ji Hyun-woo
Ji Hyun-woo (born Joo Hyung-tae on 29 November 1984) is a South Korean actor and musician. He was formerly the lead guitarist for Korean indie rock band and is best known for his leading roles in the cable TV series '' Queen and I'' (2012) and ...
,
Kim Mu-yeol
Kim Mu-yeol (born May 22, 1982) is a South Korean actor. Following a successful career in musical theatre, Kim was first cast in minor parts on film and television. But after getting good reviews in his supporting roles in '' The Scam'' (2009) an ...
,
Jung Tae-woo
Jung Tae-woo (정태우) is a South Korean actor. Much of his work has been in the genre of Korean historical dramas such as ''Taejo Wang Geon (TV series), Taejo Wang Geon'', ''Dae Jo Yeong (TV series), Dae Jo Yeong'', and ''The King and I (TV s ...
; as well as singers
Leeteuk
Park Jeong-su (born July 1, 1983), known professionally as Leeteuk (), is a South Korean singer, songwriter, presenter, radio personality and actor. He debuted as the leader of the boy band Super Junior in November 2005 and since then has part ...
of
Super Junior
Super Junior (; stylized in all caps), also known as SJ or SuJu, is a South Korean boy band formed by Lee Soo-man, the founder of SM Entertainment in 2005. They are also dubbed by the media as the "King of Hallyu Wave" due to their prominent ...
, Yoon Hak of
Supernova
A supernova is a powerful and luminous explosion of a star. It has the plural form supernovae or supernovas, and is abbreviated SN or SNe. This transient astronomical event occurs during the last evolutionary stages of a massive star or when ...
, and
Lee Hyun
Lee Hyun (Hangul: 이현, born November 8, 1983) is a South Korean singer. He debuted in 2007 as a member of the co-ed vocal group 8Eight, which disbanded in 2014. He was also a member of the disbanded vocal duo Homme from 2010 to 2018. He i ...
of
8Eight
8Eight () is a South Korean co-ed vocal trio group consisting of Baek Chan, Lee Hyun, and Joo Hee. On December 21, 2014, Baek Chan and Joo Hee's contracts with Big Hit Entertainment and Source Music expired and the group became temporarily disba ...
. The musical is centered on a group of soldiers who keeps a promise made to each other during the
6.25 war.
See also
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Contemporary culture of South Korea
The contemporary culture of South Korea developed from the traditional culture of Korea which was prevalent in the early Korean nomadic tribes. By maintaining thousands of years of ancient Korean culture, with influence from ancient Chinese cult ...
*
Korean art
Korean arts include traditions in calligraphy, music, painting and pottery, often marked by the use of natural forms, surface decoration and bold colors or sounds.
The earliest examples of Korean art consist of Stone Age works dating from 3000 ...
*
Korean theater
Theater in Korea or Korean theater are theater performances which were originally done in courtyards, but which have now moved to stages. Korean theater is performed in the Korean language, and is generally made up of Korean people. Rising to pr ...
*
List of concert halls
A concert hall is a cultural building with a stage that serves as a performance venue and an auditorium filled with seats.
This list does not include other venues such as sports stadia, dramatic theatres or convention centres that may ...
*
Yuk Young-soo
Yuk Young-soo (; 29 November 1925 – 15 August 1974) was the wife of the 3rd South Korean president Park Chung-hee and the mother of the 11th South Korean president Park Geun-hye. She was killed in 1974 during an attempted assassination of ...
, First Lady of South Korea and spouse of
Park Chung-hee
Park Chung-hee (, ; 14 November 1917 – 26 October 1979) was a South Korean politician and army general who served as the dictator of South Korea from 1961 until his assassination in 1979; ruling as an unelected military strongman from 1961 ...
– she was assassinated at the theater during a
Gwangbokjeol
The National Liberation Day of Korea is a holiday celebrated annually on 15 August in both South and North Korea. It commemorates Victory over Japan Day, when the United States and the Soviet Union liberated Korea from 35 years of Japanese ...
(Independence Day) ceremony on August 15, 1974.
References
External links
Official site
{{DEFAULTSORT:National Theater Of Korea
Jung District, Seoul
Korea
Korea ( ko, 한국, or , ) is a peninsular region in East Asia. Since 1945, it has been divided at or near the 38th parallel, with North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) comprising its northern half and South Korea (Republic o ...
Theatres in South Korea
1950 establishments in South Korea
Theatres completed in 1950
Tourist attractions in Seoul