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Master of the Wind and Moon

풍월주

Literal Translation

Other Titles: Poongwallju

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SOURCE

history

SETTING

Korea

BOOK

original

Courtesans of Silla and a queen's love

Korean Premiere

2012

Korean Premiere Theatre

Petitzel Theater, Seoul

Further Korean run reference:
https://namu.wiki/w/%ED%92%8D%EC%9B%94%EC%A3%BC(%EB%AE%A4%EC%A7%80%EC%BB%AC)
The Musical search cue — “풍월주 뮤지컬”

Summary

In Silla, courtesans Yeol and Sadam become caught between devotion, desire, and royal power when Queen Jinseong’s love threatens the bond that sustains them.

Origin & Development

2012, produced by CJ E&M at Petitzel Theater, Seoul. Written by Jeong Min-a with music by Park Ki-hong. Although inspired by the concept of Pungwolju in Silla history, the musical is largely fictional, centering on tragic romance and court politics rather than historical accuracy. The work developed a strong fandom for its emotional ballads and star-driven casting, leading to repeated revivals in 2013, 2015, 2018, 2020, and 2021.

Partial Synopsis

Set in the Silla dynasty, the musical follows Yeol, the most popular male courtesan of Unru, and his closest companion Saddam. Queen Jinseong becomes enamored with Yeol and demands that he enter the palace, but he refuses, choosing loyalty to Saddam. Interpreting this rejection as jealousy, the queen orders Saddam to die, leading to a tragic chain of sacrifice, misunderstanding, and death. The musical centers on forbidden love, class hierarchy, and the futility of power in the face of personal devotion.

風月主

2013

2013-06-21

to

2013-07-21

Country:

Japan

City:

Tokyo

Production Type:

Licensed

Language:

Korean

Venue:

Amuse Musical Theatre

Staged under the title 'Fugetsushu: The Forbidden Love of a Beautiful Hwarang', presented by Amuse in collaboration with CJ E&M following the Japanese runs of Cafe-in and Singles. Two alternating Korean casts performed (A: Lee Joo-kang, Kim Jae-beom; B: Lee Yul, Lee Chang-young), and the production was marketed as a romantic period musical with a strong vocal focus, notable for reaching Japan within a year of its Korean premiere.