Representative Korean Production Poster
PUNK
펑크
Official English Title
SOURCE
original
SETTING
Fictional
BOOK
original
A punk band of outsiders in an AI-controlled future
Korean Premiere:
2026
Korean Premiere Theatre
Jayu Theater, Seoul
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References
Summary
In a cyberpunk near future of anti-aging technology and AI control, a man, a machine, and two clones form a punk band to sing their humanity.
Origin & Development
Written and directed by SangWon Youn (script and Korean lyrics) with music by JeongYeon Lee, the musical was first tried out at KT&G Sangsangmadang Daechi Art Hall on August 23–31, 2025, through the Korea Creative Content Agency's Creative Talent Development Program. It premiered at Jayu Theater in Daehak-ro, Seoul, on March 10–May 31, 2026, produced by SUMNAVI Co., Ltd.
Set in 2055, when an AI has divided the world into Eden, a human paradise without death, and Inferno, a junkyard of discarded clones, it reinterprets the spirit of 1970s punk rock for four actors with live guitar, bass, and drums. In October 2026 it was one of eight new Korean musicals presented at K-Musical Pitching on Broadway in New York, organized by the Korea Arts Management Service. The English version credits Jorden Amir for English lyrics and dramaturgy.
Partial Synopsis
In 2055, humanity has stopped being born. The AI Arche has divided the world into Eden, a human paradise without death, and Inferno, the junkyard of discarded clones. Clone No. 2847, Leo, fails the Eden Qualification Test because he cannot suppress his emotions. He hears of Glen, a man who left Eden for Inferno of his own free will and plays guitar alone in a derelict factory. Through Glen's music, Leo hears his own heart for the first time. With Jack, Clone No. 2848, and Liber, an AI built on the memories of Glen's late sister, they form a punk band to change Inferno. After a year of rehearsal, their concert awakens Inferno, and Arche appears before them, forcing a final choice.
PUNK
2026
2026-10-19
to
2026-10-19
Production Type:
Reading / Showcase
Country:
United States
City:
New York
Language:
English
Venue:
Ripley-Grier Studios
Pitched at K-Musical Pitching on Broadway, organized by the Korea Arts Management Service (KAMS) with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, one of eight new Korean musicals presented to New York producers, presenters, and industry executives in the Main Pitch Session.
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English Title Verification
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PUNK | Captured: 2026-10-24
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