¢ Key Talent of Show

Presenting Korean new hit show, the spectacular Martial Arts Performance JUMP. This dynamic show fuses the ancient Korean fighting arts of Tae-kwon-do with Tae-Kyun and other Asian martial arts. Throw in a dash of acrobatics, and you have one hell of an evening out.

Never lets the spectacular acrobatics obscure some fine comic acting.

Previous martial arts shows have focused mostly on the craft, with the technique itself being the show. JUMP is Non-Verbal performance that is the first show of its kind to blend martial arts performance with a compelling and hilarious narrative.

Fantasy and fighting come together as acrobatics and martial arts combine in a dazzling and jaw dropping performance usually seen just on movie screens.

¢ Story of JUMP

….. Meet one very unusual family!

Set in an average Korean home, JUMP is centered around a typical, but dramatically agile, Korean family – from the authoritarian grandfather, drunken uncle and Tae Kwon Do-chopping mother to the awkward girlfriend’s suitor.

Each member is a martial arts expert, possessing championship level Tae Kwon Do, Tae Kyun and gymnastic skills. They enjoy nothing more than challenging each other to martial arts showdowns, displaying their awe-inspiring expertise.

The plot thickens when two burglars break into the family home in the middle of the night – one a sleek, mean villain, the other a plump, bumbling idiot – complete with rather scary hair! When the family discovers the intruders, a mighty battle ensues. What follows is an incredible display of acrobatic and martial arts skills, with a healthy dose of slapstick humour…

¢ Character of JUMP

Grandfather – He is a master of all the ancient fighting arts; Tae-Kwon-Do, Tae-kyun, Karate and Hapkido. His movement is as polished as his dentures.

Father – There’s no matching rival with him except the grandfather. It is said that he has the fastest feet in the East, especially if his wife is feeling a bit frisky.

Mother – She says she has never met her match in battle.  She has never met her match in beauty. To be honest, she has never met anyone who matches her opinions.

Uncle – His hands can break boards. His legs can smash bones. His feet can crush stones. And after a night on the bottle, his breath can do the same. His personality amazes everybody; his drunken acrobatic and acting skill astound you.

Daughter – She transforms Martial Arts into a beautiful Dance. She is as beautiful as she is
dangerous. Eyes like an angel, the body of goddess. But once she gets mad, no one can stop
her.

Son-in-law – An intellectual, and a guy with great knowledge in the arts, but he has two personalities: One of a trembling coward, and the other of a Sexy Hulk.  He constantly flips from one to the other. You’ll be amazed at his acting and fighting skills.

Burglar I and II –…………well, what can you say? …  Clumsy! Wrong house!  Wrong time! Wrong job!!!!

Old Man – The mysterious stage manager… the show is impossible without him.

¢ History of JUMP

With three years of extensive training in acting and mime and more than 2,000 performances under their belts, the champion gymnasts and martial artists in the show have honed their skills to perfection.

The concept for the show was first conceived in October 1999. The sixth scenario of the show CRAZY FAMILY was written in March 2001. Eight months later, the team started their acrobatics training under the guidance of Oak Soo Chung, the Women’s National Gymnastics team coach. In August 2002, the non-verbal performance of CRAZY FAMILY was previewed and the team was invited to perform at the Kyushu Festival in Japan. That same year, they premiered at the National Theater of Seoul. In April 2003, the show was renamed JUMP and performed to various theatres in Korea. Now the show in running on at the ‘Jump Theatre’ built in Seoul in September 2006.

From 2005 onwards, the show has toured internationally to festivals and venues, starting at the Israel Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and touring to various countries including England, China, Greece, Spain, Japan, India, Hong Kong, Macao and Laos. A long-term overseas tour is being planned in Japan and America in 2007. JUMP won the ‘Comedy Award’ at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2006, ‘Grand Prize for Drama & Musical’ by the Korean National Assembly and featured in ‘The Royal Variety Performance’ shown on BBC TV in December 2006.  

1999. 10 Idea and concept of the show first conceived
2001. 03 6th scenario of the show; Crazy Family
2001. 11 Commence acrobatics training
(by Women’s National Gymnastics team coach : Oak-Soo Chung)
2002. 08 Previewed Non-verbal performance Crazy Family
2002. 12 Premiered Crazy Family at National Theater
2003. 03 Re-named the production company to ‘YEGAM Inc’
2003. 03 Re-named the show to Jump
2003. 07 Official previewed Jump at Woorim Chumgdam Theatre
2003. 09 Munhwa Ilbo Hall (5th – 5th of Oct.)
2003. 10 Polymedia Theatre (10th – 2nd of Nov.)
2003. 11 Firstfire Sesil Theatre (21st – 24th of Jan. 2004)
2004. 03 The Korean Culture & Arts Foundation – Arts Theatre
(27th – 11th of April)
2004. 06 Sejong Cultural Center of Performance Hall (11th – 31st of Mar. 2005)
2004. 12 Award of Publicity by Seoul Foreign Cablegram Club
2005. 04  Firstfire Sesil Theatre (8th – 31st of Dec.)
2005. 05  Israel Festival, Jerusalem & Holoon (24th – 30th)
2005. 08  Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Assembly Hall, 5th – 27th)
         Box Office No.1
2005. 11  Hackney Empire Theater (in London, 11th – 19th)
2005. 12  China National Children's Art Theatre (in Beijing, 23rd – 25th)
2006. 02  Peacock Theatre Sell-Out (in London, 7th -– 26th)
2006. 02  Radio City (in Thessaloniki, 9th – 26th)
2006. 03  Centro Cultural de la Villa (in Madrid, 1st – 12th)
2006. 07  Macao Cultural Center (14th – 15th)
2006. 07  Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall (20th – 21st, 23rd)
2006. 08  Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Assembly Hall, 4th – 28th)
         Box Office No.1/ Comedy Award
2006. 09  Open Run at ‘Jump Theater’
2006. 10  Teatro Romea (in Murcia, 20th – 22nd)
2006. 10  Teatro Serantes (in Santurce, 27th)
2006. 12 Apple Theatre (in Tokyo, 1st – 3rd)
2006. 12 Royal Variety Performance (The London Coliseum in London, 4th)
2006. 12 Lao National Culture Hall (in Vientiane, 8th)
2006. 12 Grand Prize Award for Drama & Musical by the Korean National Assembly
2006. 12 Best Brand Award for Entertainment by Korea Tourism and Hospitality
Evaluation Research
2007. 02 Peacock Theatre (in London, 6th -– 14th of Apr.)
2007. 04 The Lowry Theatre (in Salford, UK, 17th – 21st)
2007. 04 Wales Millennium Centre (in Cardiff, UK, 24th – 28th)
2007. 05 Apple Theatre (in Tokyo, 18th – 24th of Jun.)
2007. 06 WelCity Art Hall (in Osaka, 28th – 6th of Jul.)
Genting International Showroom (in Malaysia 22nd – 24th of Jun)
Esplanade Theatre (in Singapore 30th of Jun – 1st of Jul)
2007. 10 Union Square, Broadway (in New York, 4th of Oct. – Open Run)
2008. 04 Bahrain　Spring　of　Culture
2008. 04 Peacock Theatre　in London ３ in a row
2008. 05 Victoria Theatre in Barcelona
2008. 06 Taipei　International　Convention　Center　
2008. 06 Bangkok　Paragon　Hall　Exhibition ＆ Convention　Center　
2008. 10 Dom Musky (Moscow in Russia)
2008. 09 Thames Festival in London
2008. 10 Johannesburg in South Africa
2008. 10 Dom Musky (Moscow in Russia)
2008. 12 JUMP achieved over 4,000 performances & 1,500,000 audiences
2009. 08 Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil (Kuala Lumpur Malaysia)
2009. 09 Esplanade Theatre (in Singapore 11st – 13rd of Sep)

¢ Original Credits

Original concept conceived and written by YEGAM Production Company
Produced by Kyung-Hun Kim
Directed by Chul-Ki Choi, Won-Kil Baek, Jun-Sang Lee
Martial Arts Choreographed by Gye-Hwan Park
Composed by Dong-June Lee
Set designed by Mi-Ran Park
Lighting designed by Jong-Wha Park
Costume designed by DOLSILNAI INC.

¢ Original Creative Team’s Profile

Producer:  Kyung-Hun Kim

1998 Rationale Action Performing Arts Group ‘Just a Moment’ - Producer in Korea
1998 The Performance SPACE for SHADOWS – Producer
2002 Premier of Non-Verbal Performance CRAZY FAMILY-
Producer (This show preview of performance of JUMP)
2003 YEGAM Inc - CEO
2003 Rename the show JUMP - Producer
2005 Be awarded a grand prize by Money Today
2006 Be awarded ‘The Year’s Producer’ by Korean Association  of Performing Arts Producers
2006 Extreme Dance Comedy PICNIC produced by SEVEN SENSE Inc – Producer

Artistic Director:  Chul-Ki Choi

1996 Korea National Mime Festival
1999 COOKING - Director 
1999 Edinburgh Festival Fringe with COOKING
1999 Overseas Performance COOKING in Europe & Japan
2002 Premier of Non-Verbal Performance CRAZY FAMILY- Director (This show preview of performance of JUMP)
2003 YEGAM Inc - Executive Director
2003 Rename the show JUMP – Artistic Director

Comedy Director:  Won Kil Baek
Director and Actor of the ‘Sadari Movement Lab’

2001 The play WOYZECK
2002 The play LEE JUNG SEOP, The STORY of PICTURE INSIDE, BETWEEN TWO DOORS, COMEDY HUMAN
2002 Premier of Non-Verbal Performance CRAZY FAMILY- Comedy Choreographer
(This show preview of performance of JUMP)
2003 The Comic Mime Play HUMAN COMEDY
2003 The performance TOKEBI STORM – Comedy Director
2003 YEGAM Inc – Comedy Director
2003 Rename the show JUMP – Comedy Director
2006 SEVEN SENCE Inc - CEO
2006 Extreme Dance Comedy PICNIC produced by SEVEN SENCE Inc – Artistic Director

Director:  Jun Sang Lee

1994 The play OUR BROKEN HERO
1997 The play KING WOOBOO
2002 Japan International Mask Dance Festival
2002 Premier of Non-Verbal Performance CRAZY FAMILY-
Assistant Director (This show preview of performance of JUMP)
2003 The play THREE SISTERS
2003 YEGAM Inc - Director
2003 Rename the show JUMP – Director

¢ YEGAM Inc.

21st century performing arts ‘new topic, Non-Verbal Performance’

Established in 2003 and based in Seoul, Korea, YEGAM Inc. is one of the first production companies specializing in Comic Martial Arts Performance in Asia, designed to appeal to people of all ages and international cultures.

YEGAM’s creative team is very passionate about performing arts. By utilizing the style of acrobatics and martial arts performance which has never been attempted before, YEGAM’s vision is to challenge the performing arts industry with innovative ideas.

Through martial arts, acrobatic stunts, dance and comic drama, JUMP depicts all the facets of the human body through comic drama.

¢ JUMP Theatre
＜ＪＵＭＰ－Seoul＞
◎Theatre：(Jongro Cinecore)ＪＵＭＰ Theatre - Theatre 1(B2), Theatre 2(4F)
◎Schedulle：

◎Running Time : 80Min
◎Seats :
Theatre 1 – 376 seats（R seat - 204、S seat - 172）
Theatre 2 – 340 seats（R seat - 206、S seat - 134）
◎JUMP must allow the over 4 year-old people to see.
◎Ticket Price：R seat 50,000won　／　S seat　40,000 won
◎Homepage：http://www.yegam.com/jump/ENG