Hanyongun Simwoojang Musical 'Simwoo' Performance

Seongbuk-gu and Seongbuk Cultural Center Present Original Musical ‘Simwoo’ Commemorating the 79th Anniversary of Manhae Han Yong-un’s Passing

Three Free Performances at Manhae Han Yong-un’s Simwoo Residence in Seongbuk-dong on June 24-25

Original Musical Uncovering Anecdotes from Manhae Han Yong-un’s Time at Simwoo Establishes Itself as Seongbuk-gu’s Representative Cultural Performance

Traditional Art Performances Held at the Concurrent ‘Simwoo Arts Festival’ to Honor Manhae Han Yong-un’s Life and Spirit

Seongbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Seung-ro), together with Seongbuk Cultural Center (Director Kim Young-il) and Theater Company The Neum (CEO Cha Ji-seong), has prepared the original musical ‘Simwoo,’ which portrays the life and spirit of independence activist Manhae Han Yong-un.

The musical ‘Simwoo’ will be performed three times over two days, from June 24 to June 25, at Manhae Han Yong-un’s Simwoo residence in Seongbuk-dong.

Since its premiere in 2014, now marking its 9th anniversary, the musical ‘Simwoo’ is set against the backdrop of Manhae Han Yong-un conducting the funeral of General Kim Dong-sam in 1937, movingly depicting the intense life and struggles of the independence activist.

Additionally, the ‘Simwoo Arts Festival’ will be held at 5 p.m. on June 24. The Seongbuk Sympathy Arts Troupe will present traditional art performances including Seungmu (monk’s dance), Pansori (traditional narrative singing), and Gayageum (traditional zither) music for one hour, honoring the life and spirit of Manhae Han Yong-un.

The original musical ‘Simwoo’ is open to all audiences and admission is free. Advance reservations can be made through the Seongbuk-gu Office’s Seongbuk Learning Portal.

Lee Seung-ro, Mayor of Seongbuk-gu, stated, “On the occasion of the 79th anniversary of Manhae Han Yong-un’s passing on June 29, the musical ‘Simwoo’ will be even more moving as it is performed at Simwoo, the very site where General Kim Dong-sam’s funeral was actually held. Seongbuk-gu will continue various efforts to honor the life and spirit of Manhae Han Yong-un.”

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