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바다를 내품에
Embracing the Sea (바다를 내품에) is a historical musical depicting the life of Jang Bogo, the maritime figure who expanded trade across Silla, Tang China, and Japan, presented as a large-scale production combining music, dance, and drama.
SOURCE
biography
SETTING
Korea
BOOK
original
국내 프로덕션
1988.04 🔴 Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Grand Theater (Seoul)
SYNOPSIS
(Partial Synopsis)
Set in the Unified Silla period across East Asia, the musical unfolds around the rise and struggles of Jang Bogo, a maritime leader navigating political power and international trade.
The narrative follows Jang Bogo’s journey as he establishes influence across Silla, Tang China, and Japan, engaging in maritime trade and military activity. Scenes move between royal courts, ports, and overseas territories, illustrating both his achievements and the challenges he faces.
Structured in multiple episodic scenes, the musical presents key moments from his life, including political tensions, expansion of maritime networks, and personal trials, conveyed through a combination of vocal performance, choreography, and large ensemble staging.
제작 노트
Embracing the Sea was originally developed by the Yegrin Troupe in the 1970s as part of early Korean original musical experimentation. The 1988 production was staged by the Seoul Metropolitan Traditional Music and Dance Company to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sejong Center. It brought together multiple artistic divisions in a large-scale production, with music by Choi Chang-kwon and co-written by Park Man-kyu and Park Yong-gu. The work reflects an early attempt to construct a grand historical musical centered on a Korean historical figure.
REFERENCES
Synopsis Sources
Embracing the Sea Overview (Maeil Business Newspaper)
https://www.mk.co.kr/news/economy/814037
Articles & Reviews
Embracing the Sea Development Article (JoongAng Ilbo)
https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/2010021
Yegrin Musical History Mention (Korea Economic Daily)
https://plus.hankyung.com/apps/newsinside.view?aid=1996022500021
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