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2022
「天使について」〜堕落天使編〜
Concerning Angels: The Fallen Angel (천사에 관하여: 타락천사 편) is a Korean original two-hander musical that imagines a battle of faith, temptation, and artistic destiny between an angel and a fallen angel who intervene in Leonardo da Vinci’s creative crisis. The show later expanded beyond Korea through licensed full productions in Japan and China in 2022.
English:
Concerning Angels: The Fallen Angel
Korean:
천사에 관하여: 타락천사 편
Country: Japan | Language: Japanese
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ORIGIN
2016, written and composed by Lee Hee-jun and Lee Aram, produced by MJStarfish, premiered at JTN Art Hall 4 in Daehangno, Seoul. The musical combines historical fiction with theological fantasy, using 23 genre-blending numbers (rock, opera, aria, ballad) to dramatize the making of a masterpiece and the spiritual forces that shape an artist’s life.
STORY
Luka, an angel assigned to guide chosen artists away from despair, descends to Earth after hearing Leonardo da Vinci’s desperate prayer for inspiration. However, the seductive fallen angel Valentino appears first, offering Leonardo brilliance through rebellion rather than faith. Mistaken identity, artistic doubt, and rivalry unfold through Leonardo’s apprentice Giacomo, who alone can see Luka. The musical reveals that the true conflict is not between Heaven and Hell, but between creation born of love and creation born of wounded pride.
POSTER COLLECTION
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KOREAN RUNS
2016 – Premiere, MJStarfish at JTN Art Hall 4, Seoul
The musical has been periodically revived with new staging and casts, most recently produced by MP&Company and DAL Company.
GLOBAL STAGINGS & ADAPTATIONS
Japan – Tokyo (2022)
Licensed adaptation – Japanese-language production at Jiyu Theatre
Performed February 24–March 6, 2022 with rotating casts including RIKU (THE RAMPAGE) and Teru Kagimoto. The staging preserved the dual-angel structure while adjusting lyrics and dialogue for Japanese prosody. Marketed as the first Japanese production of the Korean hit, the run added extra performances in response to early ticket demand.
China – Shanghai (2022)
Licensed adaptation – Chinese-language production at Shanghai Gong Stage
Premiered August 26, 2022, produced by Shanghai Zhijing Culture Communication Co., Ltd. The version featured a fully local cast and creative team, retaining the original score while reworking text and symbolism for Chinese audiences. Promoted as a “K-musical fantasy” and distributed through online clips and award-season marketing.
REFERENCES
Namu Wiki – Korean production overview
Tribe Stage – Japan production listing
https://m.tribe-m.jp/ldh_page/stage_2022_tenshi_ni_tsuite_index
Natalie Stage News – Japan performance announcement
https://natalie.mu/stage/news/467057
Kankanpiao – China performance listing
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