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2018
短脖子长颈鹿奇奇
Giffy, the Short-Necked Giraffe (목 짧은 기린 지피) is a Korean original family musical based on a children’s book by Ko Jeong-wook, telling the story of a young giraffe who learns to embrace difference and courage. The show gained notable domestic recognition and was later introduced in China through an official K-Musical Roadshow showcase in 2018.
English:
Giffy, the Short-Necked Giraffe
Korean:
목 짧은 기린 지피
Country: China | Language: Korean
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ORIGIN
Premiered in 2012, the musical was produced by the non-profit company Haneule and adapted from Ko Jeong-wook’s children’s book about diversity and self-worth. The piece was developed as a small-to-mid scale family musical emphasizing educational value, empathy, and interactive staging suitable for school groups and public audience runs. It earned multiple national awards early in its domestic life, helping establish the title as a repeatable repertory work in the Korean family musical market.
STORY
Giffy is a young giraffe born with a shorter neck than the others on the savannah. Teased and excluded, he struggles with shame until illegal hunters threaten the animals’ home. Teaming up with Tonga the zebra, another outcast with physical differences, Giffy discovers that what makes him different can also make him brave. The musical combines lively ensemble numbers with storytelling narration, aiming to teach children about inclusion, courage, and respect for all forms of life.
POSTER COLLECTION
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KOREAN RUNS
2012 – premiere, Haneule
Remounted frequently in children’s theaters and touring circuits, including a 2015 run at Cecil Theater, Seoul
Winner of Seoul Children’s Drama Festival Grand Prize and Script Award; winner of Kimcheon International Family Theater Festival Grand Prize, Best Acting, and Best Direction
GLOBAL STAGINGS & ADAPTATIONS
China – Shanghai (2018)
Showcase presentation – K-Musical Roadshow, Shanghai Culture Square
Presented in excerpt format as the only children’s title among six selected Korean works. Highlighted for its award history and educational value, drawing interest from family-entertainment programmers. Negotiations for a full licensed production were reported but no confirmed Chinese staging has followed.
REFERENCES
MoneyS – Korean article on 2015 Seoul run
https://www.moneys.co.kr/article/2015040207408034962
Newspim – K-Musical Roadshow announcement
https://www.newspim.com/news/view/20181005000356
FToday – Chinese expansion report for Giraffe Giffy
https://www.ftoday.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=103194
Interpark Tickets – ongoing domestic booking reference
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