The Play That Goes Wrong is a slapstick comedy that people can watch without having to put in too much thought. Having premiered in England in 2012 and currently being performed in Korea, it has received well-respected awards. As the name promises, this play follows a hilarious production in which e
Anyone can dream, but often those in the ordinary working class find themselves struggling to aspire them while keeping up with the present’s tough financial situations. The play, Of Mice & Men, is based on John Steinbeck’s famous 1937 novella, and starts with two main characters: George Milton, an
Everyone has held a dream or passion deep inside, unable to express or challenge it because of the fear of being ridiculed and told to give up. It is the current harsh reality in Korea, where the youth of the society, who should be the most inspired and passionate, give up their dreams for a stable
Each person lives in their own way and has their own difficulties. In some cases, they might break down due to their circumstances but still be cured by people. The musical Laundry is all about the neighbors who are always in our surroundings and show us the difficulty of living and surviving in Seo
Everyone has hopes and desires that he or she clings onto, no matter how difficult situations may be. There is a famous quote by Charlie Remiggio, saying, “Never give up, and never lose hope. Always have faith; it allows you to cope.” This quote accurately represents what the musical The Goddess is
Realistically speaking, success is never guaranteed for free. Everyone has to work extensively and overcome many difficulties to finally get to say, “I did it.” For some in particular, opportunities for success may be hard to grasp because of the competitive field they are placed in just like the ch
Having had its premiere in 2014 and a rerun in 2015, the Korean version of Alexi Kaye Campbell’s The Pride returned to the stage once again. The Pride is a play presenting the ordeals homosexuals have faced historically, which continues until today. The play unfolds through the juxtaposition of scen
In modern society, we often hear news about corrupted public officials and bribery. Among such news stories, corruption involving public figures in positions of authority and conglomerates is always a controversial issue. Ugly truths surface quite frequently about deals that conglomerates have struc
By the time you realize the fact that you have turned into an adult, you will notice that everything around you has also changed: the environment in which you spend your everyday life, the people you interact with, and maybe even your inner-self. However, among all the changes around you, there is s
'Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get.' Most people have heard of this well-known quote without even watching the movie Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump which was directed by Robert Zemeckis was first released in 1994 and is based on a novel with the same title writ
This is the moment! This is the day. When I send all my doubts and demons on their way! Every endeavor I have made ever is coming into play, is here and now today!” Jekyll turns into the monstrous Hyde after taking medicine with the famous song ‘This is the moment’ playing. This is the plot of the D
“This is the moment! This is the day. When I send all my doubts and demons on their way! Every endeavor I have made ever is coming into play, is here and now today!” Jekyll turns into the monstrous Hyde after taking medicine with the famous song ‘This is the moment’ playing. This is the plot of the
“Do your best in what you really want to do. There will not be a next time after the war. Let your heart hold fast and listen to your heart. What do you want to do? Stop being so self-conscious and just remember that you are alive at this moment.” These are the lines by Jeon Hye-rin, a character in
Korean history will be a mandatory subject on the Korean Scholastic Assessment Test(SAT), an university entrance examination, starting from 2017. This move emphasizes the importance of knowledge in national history. In addition, numerous students preparing for employment are studying Korean history
On May 3 , 2015, Kim Je-dong’s Talk to You went on air. The program has been described as the first talk show without a script, and it aims to share the worries and concerns of those in their twenties, while also is a source of healing for them. The first show was recorded in the auditorium of the U
“The bird fights its way out of the egg. The egg is the world. Whoever wants to be born must first destroy a world.” This is a famous passage from Demian, a German novel focusing on education or bildungsroman by Hermann Hesse. The novel inspires readers around the world because they can easily empat
Most people have heard of the renowned tale, the Ant and the Grasshopper. The Ant, who had always worked hard, became rich, while his old friend Grasshopper, who did nothing but sing and play, was still living in a run-down house without much things to eat. This tale originally criticized the Grassh
The temperature outside is below negative 90 degrees Celsius. The authorities punish the rebels by exposing their bare arms to the cold until they freeze before hammering them to pieces. This is a scene from the movie, Snowpiercer, directed by Bong Jun-ho. The situation in the scene is so horrendous
The legend of Robin Hood, a man who stole from the rich to give to the poor, has been passed down generations to today and remains an impressive tale. Moreover, the story of Hong Gil-dong who extorted the possessions of government officials has been enjoying popularity with Koreans since it was writ
“Apart from them, we would not survive.” The silence that follows his words is heavier than other silences. It is heavy with our worst fear, the greater even than the fear of death: to be factionless. This is an excerpt from the book, Divergent. The passage indicates that in social groups, people ar