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Joseon ChefHan-Sanggung
When one thinks of the city of taste and style, ‘Jeonju,’ a representative dish that everyone recalls is bibimbap! Not only has Jeonju developed delicious bibimbap into various fusion dishes, but it also utilizes it as a subject for festive and exotic dance musicals, widely promoting it. Currently in Jeonju, every Friday, the famous story of the birth of Jeonju bibimbap is being showcased through an exciting musical featuring Suragan court lady Han-Sanggung.
Jeonju Bibimbap,
The Start of the Taste
The setting of ‘Joseon Chef Han-Sanggung’ is at the end of the Goryeo era. The narrative unfolds as Han-Sanggung, a court lady from Suragan who left the palace, settles in the Nammoonjang of her hometown, Jeonju. Despite the dark times, she builds friendships with the steadfast people of Nammoonjang and Nam Sang-in of Pomokjeom, opening her eyes to the true taste and value of food.
One day, malicious figures threatening the market suggest a World Food Competition, putting the Nammoonjang’s market at stake, thereby jeopardizing the livelihoods of its people. Can Han-Sanggung, who is striving to be the hope for the fallen Nammoonjang people, protect the taste and reputation of Jeonju and save the people of Nammoonjang?
An Enthralling Dance Musical
That You Will Fall Into
A dance musical themed on Jeonju Bibimbap! The exotic theme fills the faces of the waiting audience with excitement. As the lights start to focus on the stage, signaling the beginning of the performance, the crowd immediately turns their attention to the unfolding spectacle, marking the start of the story of Jeonju’s taste.
Led by a narrator with witty dialogue, the chemistry between Han-Sanggung and Nam Sang-in, and the unique individuals of Nammoonjang coming together, present exhilarating songs and dances. The audience finds themselves laughing and empathizing together, thoroughly immersed in the performance. Unaware of the passing time, the audience responds with robust applause to the actors' greetings as the show concludes. Curious about whether Han Sanggung has protected the people of Nammoonjang with Jeonju's signature dish, Bibimbap? Visit Jeonju Hanok Cultural Center on Friday evening to find out!
