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2016
与神同行
Vaya con Dios (신과 함께 가라) is a Korean original musical based on the 2002 German film of the same title, following three monks who leave their monastery and journey toward a new future. Although it ran only once in Korea, it received international visibility as part of the 2016 Korean Original Musical Showcase in Shanghai.
ORIGIN
2016, music by Ryu Chan, lyrics and book by Lee Soo-jin, directed and produced by Lee Seok-jun. Based on the 2002 German film Vaya con Dios. Produced by Yagin Musical Company. Premiered at Dongsung Art Center, Seoul. Originally developed through a 2015 trial performance and later selected as a Korea Arts Council supported production.
STORY
After being excommunicated by the Church, the last surviving Cantorian monastery faces closure when its financial support ends. Three monks — Benno, Arvo, and Tasilo — depart for Italy carrying the order’s treasured rulebook, encountering the outside world for the first time. Along the journey they meet Kiira, a pragmatic journalist whose presence challenges their ideals. The musical balances light comedy with reflective themes of faith, temptation, purpose, and the search for inner conviction.
POSTER COLLECTION
Poster images are shown for documentation only. All rights belong to the original creators and producers.
KOREAN RUNS
2016 – Premiere, Yagin Musical Company, Dongsung Art Center Dongsung Hall
Developed from a 2015 workshop and selected as a supported work by the Korea Arts Council.
GLOBAL STAGINGS & ADAPTATIONS
China – Shanghai (2016)
Showcase presentation – Korean-language excerpts
Yunfeng Theater, “2016 Korean Original Musical Showcase,” Oct 12–13
Vaya con Dios was presented alongside Hero, Arirang, Mata Hari, and Cloud Bread in a licensing-focused industry showcase hosted by the Korean Cultural Center in Shanghai. Attended by government and performing-arts delegates, the event introduced the title to Chinese producers as a candidate for future adaptation and co-production.
REFERENCES
VOP – feature article on Korean premiere
https://vop.co.kr/A00000998666.html
Google AI Overview – production credits and summary
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Chinese media report – 2016 Korean Original Musical Showcase
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