National Jeongdong Theater performances
1. Experience all of Korea's traditional cultural arts in one place.
2. See beautiful traditional Korean costumes.
3. Enjoy the vibrant and lively Korean traditional performances.
Attraction Tickets
| Ticket type | Physical ticket (requires redemption), Reserve on your own |
| Exhibit type | Traditional culture exhibits |
| Attraction type | History & culture, Classical art |
| Tour types | None |
| Additional service & facility | Barrier free |
| Transport convenience | Near city center |
Product Info
[Traditional Performing Arts Play DanShim]
- The timeless Korean literary classic infused with the stories of land and sea, Simcheong is reborn on stage.
- With its rich depth reimagined through refined aesthetics and its vibrant modern energy conveyed through striking visual elements, the performance is ready to meet audiences.
- Enjoy a unique and creative stage production that reimagines traditional Korean classic through the distinctive and evocative style of the National Jeongdong Theater.
- Running Time : 75 minutes (No Intermission)
[Performance Time]
May
Tuesday-Friday 19:30
Saturday·Sunday·Public Holidays 15:00
June
Tue/Thu/Friday 19:30
Wednesday 15:00 / 19:30
Saturday·Sunday·Public Holidays 15:00
※ No performance on Monday.
Coming Soon 🎬
🎭 [7/11 ~ 8/31 | Musical Showman: The Fourth Stand-In of a Dictator ]
- Suitable for viewers aged 13 and above (born in 2012 or earlier).
- A coming-of-age drama about a young man who has lived as someone else's stand-in and as his own dictator. “Winner of 3 awards at the 7th Korea Musical Awards.”
- A project to find the real lives of a fake dictator and a fake photographer. A black comedy musical that portrays the life and recovery of individuals who have lost their subjectivity within society and ideology.
🎭 [10/17 ~ 11/9 | Traditional Music Drama Seopyeonje: The Original ]
- The traditional music drama Seopyeonje: The Original is a work that reinterprets the traditional art of pansori in a modern performance format, exploring important themes such as the conflict between tradition and modernity, and the inheritance of art across generations.
- With the deep emotional lines of pansori combined with powerful stage direction, this production delivers a profound and meaningful experience that strongly resonates with the audience.
The Korean literary classic Simcheongjeon is reborn in a new light, infused with the beauty of traditional Korean aesthetics.
The Korean folktale Simcheong, rooted in the tradition of pansori, tells the story of a devoted daughter, Simcheong, who casts herself into the Indangsu Sea to restore the sight of her blind father, Sim Bongsa (Sim the Blind).
Fifteen-year-old Simcheong, who lost her mother at a young age, offers herself in exchange for 300 seoks of rice (about 43,200 kg) to dedicate to Buddha in hopes of restoring her blind father's sight. She then casts herself into the Indangsu Sea the perishes, only to be miraculously reborn, ascend as an empress, and ultimately reunited with her father.
In PURE HEART, Simcheong's story is retold through her own eyes, set against a backdrop where the shadow of inner conflict and the glimmers of light converge.
Synopsis : The audience is introduced to the solitary figure of Simcheong standing alone upon a white stage. As if wrestling with her inner turmoil, she closes her eyes in silence.
As she struggles to come to terms with the sacrifice she is about to make, the conflict inside her ranges ever more intensely, and the tension is amplified by the arrival of Sim Bongsa (her father) and Bbaengdeok (her stepmother).
Finally, Simcheong reaches the edge of the ship's bow. As she gathers her resolve and leaps into the dark, blue depths, an otherworldly realm unfolds before her.
Purchase Notice
[Notice]
1. Please review the notices and precautions both before and after making a reservation.
2. This performance is for those aged 7 and above (born in 2018 or earlier). Children below the specified age, even if they have a ticket or are accompanied by a guardian, will not be permitted to enter the seating area.
3. Ticket collection and on-site purchases are available starting one hour before the performance. Please be sure to bring either your reservation details (reservation number) or a valid ID card for ticket collection.
4. Lost or damaged tickets cannot be reissued. Please keep your ticket safe at all times.
5. Seating begins 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance.
6. This performance does not include an intermission. After the performance begins, entry will only be allowed during the designated times in accordance with the flow of the performance. Latecomers will be guided to the delayed seating area. Please follow the staff's instructions.
7. Re-entry is not permitted once you leave the venue during the performance.
8. To ensure smooth experience, please enter the venue at least 10 minutes before the performance begins.
9. Photography, video recording, and audio recording are strictly prohibited, except during the curtain call or with prior approval.
10. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue, except bottled water.
11. Casting may change without prior notice due to the unforseen circumstances involving the performers.
12. The National Jeongdong Theater features a seating design with greater elevation between the rows than the most theaters, providing improved visibility. However, seats sections A 1-7, B 1-8, C 1-7 are lower than the stage and have no height difference between the rows.
13. The theater has two wheelchair-accessible seats. If you require a wheelchair space or have mobility issues, please make a reservation through ClipService(1577-3363).
14. The outdoor wheelchair lift may be affected by external factors such as weather or impact. Please confirm the weight limit in advance for electric wheelchairs.
* The lift support up to 300kg. However, due to wear and tear, electric wheelchairs weighing over 150kg may need to be transferred to a manual wheelchair. Two manual wheelchairs are available on-site.
15. The National Jeongdong Theater has very limited parking space. We strongly recommend using public transportation. Please note that ticket cancellations, refunds, or changes will not be possible due to parking or traffic issues.
16. The area around City Hall-Gwanghwamun, where the National Jeongdong Theater is located, frequently experiences heavy traffic congestion and demonstrations. Please plan to arrive early to ensure a smooth and timely arrival.
[Cancellation Policy]
- Cancellation before 1 day by 5PM (KST) : 100% Refundable
- Afterwards : No Refund
Eligible Users
Ineligible Nationalities/Regions
- South Korea
How to Use
[How to use]
1. Select the option and reserve for your desired date.
2. Check mobile voucher or email voucher.
※ Voucher will be sent after the operator confirms your reservation.
3. Please arrive on time for your reserved date and show your voucher at the ticket office.
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Experience Location
Location Name: National Jeongdong Theater of Korea
Address: 서울특별시 중구 정동길 43Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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