'Yi' to Mark 10th Anniversary
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By Chung Ah-young
Staff Reporter
The play "Yi", better known by its film version, "The King and the Clown", will hit the stage at Seoul Arts Center next month to mark the 10th anniversary of its premiere.
First staged in 2000, the work written by Kim Tae-woong revolves around the relationship between Yeonsan, a tyrant king of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), and his favorite court jester, Gong-gil, and clown leader, Jang-saeng.
The story touches upon the homosexual relationship between The King and the Clown, who is portrayed as possessing feminine qualities while also holding onto deep sorrow.
After sweeping major theatrical awards in 2000, the play was adapted into the film version in 2005, coming into the spotlight again with enormous success.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, original cast members such as Kim Nae-ha, Chung Seok-yong and Lee Seung-hun, who have performed in the play over the past decade, will join the revival performance.
Celebrated actor Oh Man-seok, who has taken the role of Gong-gil four times from 2000 to 2006, will return as the clown.
Oh was highly acclaimed as the best Gong-gil ever for his portrayal of the court jester.
The play will be on stage at Towol Theater of the Seoul Arts Center from Feb. 27 to March 21. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, call 1588-5212.
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A scene from the play "Yi", which will be staged at Seoul Arts Center from Feb. 27 to March 21 to mark the 10th anniversary of its premiere.
/ Courtesy of OD Musical Company
Staff Reporter
The play "Yi", better known by its film version, "The King and the Clown", will hit the stage at Seoul Arts Center next month to mark the 10th anniversary of its premiere.
First staged in 2000, the work written by Kim Tae-woong revolves around the relationship between Yeonsan, a tyrant king of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), and his favorite court jester, Gong-gil, and clown leader, Jang-saeng.
The story touches upon the homosexual relationship between The King and the Clown, who is portrayed as possessing feminine qualities while also holding onto deep sorrow.
After sweeping major theatrical awards in 2000, the play was adapted into the film version in 2005, coming into the spotlight again with enormous success.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, original cast members such as Kim Nae-ha, Chung Seok-yong and Lee Seung-hun, who have performed in the play over the past decade, will join the revival performance.
Celebrated actor Oh Man-seok, who has taken the role of Gong-gil four times from 2000 to 2006, will return as the clown.
Oh was highly acclaimed as the best Gong-gil ever for his portrayal of the court jester.
The play will be on stage at Towol Theater of the Seoul Arts Center from Feb. 27 to March 21. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, call 1588-5212.
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A scene from the play "Yi", which will be staged at Seoul Arts Center from Feb. 27 to March 21 to mark the 10th anniversary of its premiere.
/ Courtesy of OD Musical Company
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