(Partial Synopsis)

Set in 1930s Gyeongseong during the Japanese colonial period, the musical unfolds as a group of young artists attempt to stage an opera under increasing censorship and political pressure.

Members of a literary society seek ways to evade surveillance while continuing their resistance activities. In an unexpected turn, they decide to produce an Italian-style opera titled I Sognatori (“The Dreamers”), believing that its story of resistance can inspire Korean audiences.

At the center of the story is Yun I-seon, a medical student who discovers his extraordinary talent as a tenor. Alongside him are Seo Jin-yeon, a determined leader and director of the production, and Lee Su-han, a passionate independence activist and stage designer.

As the project develops, their artistic ambition becomes intertwined with political risk. The production of the opera evolves into both a personal journey and a collective act of resistance, raising the question of whether their “first Korean opera” can be realized under the constraints of their time.