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2024
長壽湯仙女
The Bath Fairy (장수탕 선녀님) is a Korean family musical based on Baek Hee-na’s beloved picture book, blending gentle fantasy with nostalgic bathhouse imagery. Its 2024 Taipei showcase introduced the work to the Taiwanese market, marking an early step toward overseas family-musical exports.
English:
The Bath Fairy
Korean:
장수탕 선녀님
Country: Taiwan | Language: Korean
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ORIGIN
The musical premiered in 2021 at Shinhan Card FAN Square Live Hall, produced by Harlequin Creations Co., Ltd. Developed from Baek Hee-na’s award-winning picture book, the adaptation emphasized child-friendly storytelling and imaginative staging. It has since toured nationwide and was selected for a long-term run at Seoul Forest Theater. The work gained recognition for successfully translating the whimsical tone of the original book into a theatrical form.
STORY
The Bath Fairy follows a young child named Deokji, who visits the old neighborhood bathhouse “Jangsutang” and meets a mysterious fairy living in the cold bath. The fairy has lost her winged robe and cannot return to the sky, leading Deokji and the fairy to spend a magical day together. Through their brief friendship, the musical explores innocence, wonder, and the beauty of imagination. With simple staging and warm humor, it recreates the charm of the beloved picture book for audiences of all ages.
POSTER COLLECTION
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KOREAN RUNS
2021 – Premiere, Harlequin Creations, Shinhan Card FAN Square Live Hall
2021–2024 – National tour in major cities
2025–2026 – Long-term run at Seoul Forest Theater 2
The production won the 2024 Korean Musical Awards prize for Best Children and Family Musical.
GLOBAL STAGINGS & ADAPTATIONS
Taiwan, 2024
Showcase presentation – 20-minute highlight performance at Taipei Performing Arts Center
The musical was showcased at the K-Musical Roadshow in Taipei in November 2024, presented at the Blue Box of the Taipei Performing Arts Center. Harlequin Creations introduced the work to over 130 Taiwanese musical-industry professionals and general audiences totaling more than 800 attendees. The showcase received strong interest, supported by the fact that the original book is already published in Taiwan. Local presenters praised the musical’s emotional clarity, adaptable staging, and cross-generational appeal. Discussions about future licensed productions were noted by Korean and Taiwanese press.
REFERENCES
KAMS Webzine – 2024 K-Musical Market and Taipei Roadshow
https://www.korean-culture.org/eng/webzine/202411/sub04.html
TPAC – 2024 K-Musical Roadshow in Taipei Program
https://tpac.org.taipei/en/program/1078
Energy Korea – Coverage of Taipei showcase
https://www.energykorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=54428
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