National Theater to Hold Performances in the Metaverse... 'Nolleowa National Theater' Opens on SKT Ifland

Opening Ceremony at 7:30 PM on the 29th
Celebratory Performances by National Changgeuk Company, National Dance Company, and National Gugak Orchestra

The National Theater announced on the 28th that it will hold the opening ceremony of the "Come Play at the National Theater" land on the metaverse platform "ifland." Photo by National Theater

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] The National Theater announced on the 28th that it will hold the opening ceremony of the ‘Come Visit National Theater’ land on the metaverse platform ‘ifland’.

Ifland is SK Telecom’s mobile metaverse platform. Through this opening ceremony, the National Theater will introduce the ‘Come Visit National Theater’ land, which recreates the theater space in 3D graphics, and officially launch the service.

Previously, the National Theater signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SKT last December, aiming to digitally transform and expand cultural and artistic content.

The ‘Come Visit National Theater’ land realistically recreates the space from the National Theater’s Haeoreum Theater to the Culture Plaza in virtual reality. It provides an environment where various events can be enjoyed through stages and screens installed in both the indoor performance hall and the outdoor Culture Plaza.

The opening ceremony features various congratulatory performances by the National Theater’s resident groups. The National Dance Company will screen the dance film ‘Neut,’ choreographed and performed by member Choi Hojong. The choreography of this video, specially produced for the opening ceremony, has been developed into avatar motions, allowing any user to indirectly experience the dance moves of a professional dancer.

National Changgeuk Company members Min Eungyeong and Lee Soyeon will appear as avatars and each perform a segment of pansori, while the National Gugak Orchestra will present a splendid opening with a live performance of ‘Sinbaetnori.’

Kang Seonggu, Acting Director of the National Theater, said, “With the opening of the ifland ‘Come Visit National Theater’ land, the performance sector will also incorporate the metaverse to present new forms of content,” adding, “We plan to introduce metaverse-specialized performance and education programs in the future.”

The opening ceremony can be attended through the ‘ifland’ app. Up to 130 people can enter simultaneously. For more details, please check the National Theater’s website.

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