Pocheon-si Successfully Concludes 2024 Original Live-Action Musical ‘Hwajeokyeon’

Performance scene of the 2024 original live-action musical 'Hwajeokyeon'.

Gyeonggi Pocheon Culture and Tourism Foundation (CEO Lee Jung-hyo) announced on the 1st that the 2024 original outdoor musical "Hwajeokyeon" successfully concluded on the 29th of last month at the Hwajeokyeon outdoor special stage located in Sajung-ri, Gwanin-myeon, Pocheon-si.

This year marks the third performance of "Hwajeokyeon" since the foundation was established. The work is a creative piece based on Pocheon's nature and historical background, combining musical and changgeuk (traditional Korean opera) centered on the love story between the Dragon God and the Goblin Princess. It is a hybrid creative performance led by local residents from Gwanin-myeon and Yeongbuk-myeon who actively participated in the production.

The "Hwajeokyeon" performance was held against the majestic natural scenery of Hwajeokyeon, designated as Korea’s Scenic Site No. 93, with a record attendance of about 1,000 spectators.

The performance began with a pungmul (traditional Korean percussion music) show by the Municipal Folk Arts Troupe and was structured into four acts: ▲ Act 1 "I Want to See Hwajeokyeon" ▲ Act 2 "Love Connected by Hwajeokyeon" ▲ Act 3 "There Were Not Two, But Three" ▲ Act 4 "Rain is Life."

Musical actress Park Hae-mi appeared as the Goblin Queen on stage, captivating the audience with her charisma and powerful vocal range. Additionally, professional actors from the Yadanbeopseok Theater Company and citizen actors from Yeongbuk-myeon and Gwanin-myeon delivered dynamic performances.

One audience member said, "The performance was even more impressive because it unfolded amidst the awe-inspiring natural scenery of Hwajeokyeon. The passionate acting of all the performers combined with the emotional impact of nature made it a truly special stage."

Lee Jung-hyo, CEO of the Pocheon Culture and Tourism Foundation, stated, "This original outdoor musical 'Hwajeokyeon' was a special work that sublimated Pocheon's nature and history into art. Above all, it is significant because it was a performance completed through the proactive participation of local residents."

He also added, "Going forward, we will continue to develop sustainable cultural content that highlights Pocheon's unique characteristics based on nature and cultural heritage, advancing Pocheon as a distinguished cultural tourism city."

Meanwhile, the original outdoor musical "Hwajeokyeon" will be released on the Pocheon Culture and Tourism Foundation’s YouTube channel.

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