'Rooftop Cat' That Produced Kim Seon-ho and Park Eun-seok
Highlighting Unmarried Men and Women Developing as Soul Mates While Cohabiting
Vibrantly and Honestly Exploring the Wounds, Concerns, and Dreams of the 2030 Generation
A romantic comedy play based on the web novel by writer Kim Yuri. It achieved the number one annual ticket sales for 10 consecutive years with a different charm and fun from the MBC drama of the same name (2003). Although not flashy, it left various records with its exciting script and passionate performances by the actors. It surpassed 7,000 performances in the shortest period in the history of original plays, exceeded 20,000 repeat viewers, and received an audience rating of 9.5. In its premiere year of 2010, it was selected as the ‘Play of the Year’ at the National Assembly Awards of the Republic of Korea.
The story is about Nam Jung-eun, a woman from Gyeongsang-do who came to Seoul with dreams of becoming a drama writer, and Lee Kyung-min, a cynical man from Seoul preparing to become an architect. They fall in love after quarreling over a rooftop room tied by a double contract. Through the unmarried man and woman living together in one house and developing into soul mates, it vividly and sincerely explores the wounds, worries, and dreams of the 20s and 30s generation. The human-like acting of two cats, efficient use of space, and interaction with the audience also provide unique laughter. It embraces a wide range of audiences with a cheerful and warm perspective.
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The play has been performed not only in Daehangno, the center of theater, but also in forty-four regions including Busan, Daejeon, Daegu, Gwangju, and Jeju, surpassing 2 million viewers in the shortest period. It proved its enduring popularity by selling out every day last year as well. It is also called a cradle of stars, having produced popular actors such as Kim Seon-ho and Park Eun-seok. Every year, it recruits owners of unique charms to distance itself from clich?s.
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