The Poetry and Life of Heo Nanseolheon, Creative Musical 'Nanseol' Reprises in June
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] The creative musical "Nanseol," depicting the poetry and life of the mid-Joseon Dynasty genius poet Heo Nanseolheon (Heo Cho-hee, 1563?1589), will reopen on June 30.
"Nanseol" is a work that portrays the elegant poetic world and life of the genius poet Heo Nanseolheon, whose fame spread even to Japan, through beautiful music blending traditional Korean music (gugak) and piano. It premiered last year.
With the graceful lyrics by writer Ok Kyung-sun using five of Heo Nanseolheon's poems, the beautiful music featuring composer Damiro's gugak melodies, and the sensuous stage direction by Lee Ki-ppeum?who was nominated for the Baeksang Arts Awards' Young Theater Artist Award last year?the musical expresses the poetic world of Heo Nanseolheon and the era through the contrasting perspectives of her two close confidants, Lee Dal and Heo Gyun, rather than simply retracing her life. It portrays Heo Nanseolheon's life as a woman and poet in the Joseon era.
Returning to the stage after about a year, the musical "Nanseol" will feature original cast members Jung In-ji, Yoo Hyun-seok, and Ahn Jae-young, joined by newcomers Ahn Yoo-jin, Kim Ryeo-won, Choi Ho-seung, Choi Seok-jin, Jung Sung-il, and Yang Seung-ri, promising a deeper resonance and emotion.
Ahn Yoo-jin, Jung In-ji, and Kim Ryeo-won have been cast as Heo Cho-hee, the genius poet who sought to open the firmly closed doors of the world with only her brush.
Choi Ho-seung, Choi Seok-jin, and Yoo Hyun-seok passionately portray Heo Gyun, who loves his sister Heo Cho-hee's talent and poetry, views the world through her poems, and strives to make her poetry known to the world.
Jung Sung-il, Yang Seung-ri, and Ahn Jae-young have been confirmed to play Lee Dal, a scholar who loves alcohol and leisure but recognizes Cho-hee's talent at a glance and embraces her with love as her mentor.
Hot Picks Today
As Samsung Falters, Chinese DRAM Surges: CXMT Returns to Profit in Just One Year
- "Most Americans Didn't Want This"... Americans Lose 60 Trillion Won to Soaring Fuel Costs
- National Tax Service to Recruit 9,500 Temporary Employees for "Verification of 130 Trillion Won in Delinquencies"
- Samsung Union Member Sparks Controversy With Telegram Post: "Let's Push KOSPI Down to 5,000"
- "Why Make Things Like This?" Foreign Media Highlights Bizarre Phenomenon Spreading in Korea
"Nanseol" will run from June 30 to September 6 at Daehangno Content Ground. Preview tickets will be available on Interpark starting at 3 PM on May 21. The preview period runs from June 30 to July 5, with tickets available at a 40% discount.
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
