Uiseong County Revives "Dokdo General Jang Hansang" on Stage

Highlighting a Local Historical Figure
First Performance in September at the Special Outdoor Stage in Namsa Stream

Uiseong County in North Gyeongsang Province is unveiling a new landscape live musical centered on a prominent historical figure from the region. On the 20th, the county held a production presentation for Dokdo General Jang Hansang at the Uiseong County Youth Culture House, raising the curtain on a large-scale stage ahead of the main performance scheduled for next month.

Jang Hansang Production Presentation.

This production highlights the life of Jang Hansang, a local from Bian-myeon, Uiseong, who served as a sujosa (waterway inspector) during the Joseon Dynasty, carried out inspection duties on Ulleungdo, and was the first official to document Dokdo.

Uiseong County has planned an immersive performance that combines a grand narrative and a spectacular stage based on historical facts, allowing the audience to feel as if they are directly experiencing history.

◆ Magnificent Stage and Grand Visuals

During the production presentation, hosted by actor Kim Yunho, the creative process and vision for the musical were introduced. In particular, a large-scale 3D video, produced in collaboration with France's La Maison Production, was unveiled, emphasizing the unique sense of presence characteristic of a landscape live musical.

Following this, signature numbers such as "The Name of That Island," "Blue Flag," and "Gane Gane" were performed by actors Kim Junhyun, Jo Yusin, Park Hyungkyu, Kim Hyunggyun, Ji Junghui, and Kim Yunho, heightening the anticipation of the audience in attendance.

◆ Main Performance in September at the Special Outdoor Stage in Namsa Stream Gubong Park

The main performance will be held from September 11 to 14 at the special outdoor stage in Namsa Stream Gubong Park. The production aims to present a unique performance that blends tradition with modern technology, utilizing a stage set against the backdrop of the natural outdoor scenery.

Kim Jusu, Mayor of Uiseong County, stated, "I hope this musical, which re-examines the spirit of Jang Hansang, a historical figure from our region, will elevate Uiseong's cultural pride and serve as an opportunity to widely promote the historical significance of Dokdo to the public. We sincerely hope that many residents and musical fans will join us for this carefully prepared performance."

Uiseong County Youth Culture House held a production presentation for Dokdo General Jang Hansang and raised the curtain on the large-scale stage ahead of the main performance next month.

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