Seonjeongneung Outdoor Musical - King's Story at Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs
Gangnam Festival features Seonjeongneung Outdoor Musical, which premiered in 2019. It is the first real-life musical of the royal tombs of the Joseon dynasty using cultural heritage.
Introduction
The Seonjeongneung Outdoor Musical, which premiered in 2019, is the first Joseon royal tomb live-view musical using cultural assets. The achievements of King Seongjong of Joseon, who loved music, are portrayed in a musical at Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb, where he is buried. Korean and Western instruments create rich music, and movement and choreography dynamically fill the stage. In 2021, due to the aftermath of the coronavirus, it was broadcast live on YouTube and Naver TV in front of Seolleung Jeongjagak, and it achieved a high number of views in real time, demonstrating its huge popularity.
Curation Details
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| First-Ever Live-Site Joseon Royal Tomb Musical | An outdoor musical that premiered in 2019 — the first to be staged at a Joseon royal tomb site using cultural heritage. |
| Themed on King Seongjong's Achievements | A musical re-enacting the achievements of King Seongjong — a music-loving Joseon king — at Seonjeongneung, where he rests. |
| Korean & Western Instruments Ensemble | A complex staging where Korean and Western instruments create a rich score, filled out with dance and choreography. |
| 2021 YouTube & Naver TV Live Stream | During the pandemic in 2021, a live stream in front of Seolleung's Jeongjagak on YouTube and Naver TV drew high real-time viewership. |
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Subway Line 2 Samseong Station or Line 9 Bongeunsa Station. Address: 1 Seolleung-ro 100-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Seonjeongneung Jeongjagak).
Various cultural experience programs are available. Please contact the venue for schedules and reservations.
Chrome Company Headquarters (2024 Beautiful Architecture Award), Woorisool Areumteo, Club K Seoul are nearby.
