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Master of the Wind and Moon (풍월주) is a Korean original musical loosely based on the historical term pungwolju, premiering in 2012 and revived multiple times through 2021. The show was exported to Japan in 2013 under the title Fugetsushu, staged with Korean actors at Amuse Musical Theatre in Tokyo.
English:
Master of the Wind and Moon
Korean:
풍월주
Country: Japan | Language: Korean
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ORIGIN
2012, produced by CJ E&M at Petitzel Theater, Seoul. Written by Jeong Min-a with music by Park Ki-hong. Although inspired by the concept of Pungwolju in Silla history, the musical is largely fictional, centering on tragic romance and court politics rather than historical accuracy. The work developed a strong fandom for its emotional ballads and star-driven casting, leading to repeated revivals in 2013, 2015, 2018, 2020, and 2021.
STORY
Set in the Silla dynasty, the musical follows Yeol, the most popular male courtesan of Unru, and his closest companion Saddam. Queen Jinseong becomes enamored with Yeol and demands that he enter the palace, but he refuses, choosing loyalty to Saddam. Interpreting this rejection as jealousy, the queen orders Saddam to die, leading to a tragic chain of sacrifice, misunderstanding, and death. The musical centers on forbidden love, class hierarchy, and the futility of power in the face of personal devotion.
POSTER COLLECTION
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KOREAN RUNS
2012 – Premiere, Petitzel Theater
2012–2021 – Recurring revivals in Daehangno venues with rotating casts
GLOBAL STAGINGS & ADAPTATIONS
Japan – Tokyo (2013)
Korean-language licensed engagement
Amuse Musical Theatre (Roppongi), Jun 21 – Jul 21, 2013
Staged under the title “Fugetsushu: The Forbidden Love of a Beautiful Hwarang,” presented by Amuse in collaboration with CJ E&M following the Japanese runs of Cafe-in and Singles. Performed with two alternating Korean casts (A: Lee Joo-kang, Kim Jae-beom / B: Lee Yul, Lee Chang-young). Marketed as a romantic period musical with a strong vocal focus and noted for its rapid one-year transfer from Korean premiere to Japanese stage.
REFERENCES
Namu Wiki – 풍월주 (Master of the Wind and Moon)
https://namu.wiki/w/%ED%92%8D%EC%9B%94%EC%A3%BC(%EB%AE%A4%EC%A7%80%EC%BB%AC)
Amuse Musical Theatre – 2013 Fugetsushu archive
http://www.amuse-musical-theatre.jp/fugetsushu/
Shinobu Review – 2013 performance report
https://www.shinobu-review.jp/mt/archives/2013/0627210535
Ameblo blog – 2013 audience commentary
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