Seoul

South Korea

[Operating hours]
Mon: OFF
Tue: 19:30
Wed: 19:30
Thu: 19:30
Fri: 19:30
Sat: 14:00
Sun: 14:00
Holidays: 14:00

[Performance Running Time]
About 80 minutes (No intermission)


"Where traditional arts and modern history come alive on stage!"

is a signature repertoire of the National Jeongdong Theater Arts Troupe that best represents the identity of Korean traditional performance, Yeonhui. 
Set against the historical backdrop of 'Jeongdong' and 'Hyeopyulsa', known as the birthplace of Korea's modern performing arts, the performance allows audiences to experience both the historical significance of the era and the artistic value of traditional performances such as Pansori, Samulnori, Royal Court Dance, and Beona(plate spinning). 

More than just a performance, this work reflects the historical legacy of 'Jeongdong', the starting point of modern Korean performing arts.

“The doors are open, the doors are open! Come on in, everyone!”

Is the theater inherently a place brimming with the divine energy(神氣)?
Through the cracks between reality and the spirit world emerge the centennial gwangdaes who have safeguarded the theater for 100 years!
The Obangshin° and the centennial gwangdaes, who have protected the theater for a century, join forces with the gwangdaes of today to create a spectacular celebration on stage!

The National Jeongdong Theater : Continuing a century of centennial gwangdaes
A creative performance that highlights a modern interpretation of traditional performing arts, the National Jeongdong Theater Arts Troupe brings their artistry to today's audience! 
This performance invites us to step into the vibrant lives of the gwangdaes, celebrating the beauty and energy of Korea's tradtional performing arts. 


[SYNOPSIS]
“The lively stage of the gwangdaes is about to begin.”

While preparing for the performance <2026 Sochundaeyuhui>, a recreation of the 1902 Hyeopyulsa theater production by the National Jeongdong Theater Arts Group and its artistic director, Sunbaek, an unexplained power outage plunges the theater into darkness, sending people fleeing in panic. 
Frustrated by the sudden halt in rehearsal, the atmosphere of the theater to change in a mysterious way. 
The space transforms, and through the cracks of collapsed time and space, 100 years of history and the gwangdaes of the past emerge.
Amidst this unbelievable spectacle, a mysterious child appears before the bewildered Sunbaek...




- All seats are priced the same.
- Seats will be randomly assigned on the day of the performance. (However, guests in the same party will be seated in the same row whenever possible.)

* Tue: 19:30
* Wed: 19:30
* Thu: 19:30
* Fri: 19:30
* Sat: 14:00
* Sun: 14:00
* Holidays: 14:00

GWANGDAE Ticket

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[Seoul] National Jeongdong Theater : GWANGDAE (2026.04.03~05.30)

43 Jeongdong-gil

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It is a dynamic traditional Yeonhui performance featuring a variety of Korean performing atrs - such as Pansori, Samulnori, Royal Court Dance, and Beona(plate spinning) - that can be enjoyed at the National Jeongdong Theater.

[Seoul] National Jeongdong Theater : GWANGDAE (2026.04.03~05.30) | Review