September 29 (Mon) – October 4 (Sat), 2025 | 20:00~
Banghwasuryujeong (Yongyeon)
Set against Yongyeon Pond beneath Banghwasuryujeong in the northeast of Hwaseong Fortress, where King Jeongjo once enjoyed poetry and music with his mother, Lady Hyegyeong-gung Hong, a grand water performance unfolds. It takes the Joseon-era boat excursion Seonyu-nori as its motif, blending light, water, and sound into the show.
[Free Performance, No Advance Reservation Required]
[Story]
"Beauty will make enemies tremble."
King Jeongjo, the 22nd king of Joseon, visited Yongyeon Pond, where the beauty of autumn was at its peak. Enchanted by the scenery of Banghwasuryujeong and Yongyeon, he slipped into a dream. In his dream, cranes encircled him, a boatman sang to the autumn moon, the pond transformed into a blooming garden, and a singer’s verses filled the night. Immersed in the sweetness of Seonyumong, Jeongjo awoke to the realization that 'beauty' itself was stronger than any fortress wall. Gazing at Banghwasuryujeong and Yongyeon, he hoped this place would endure as a 'garden of serene pleasures' for generations to come.
[Scene-by-Scene Synopsis]
Prologue
King Jeongjo visits Yongyeon pond. He gazes at beautiful Banghwasuryujeong and gently falls asleep.
Act 1. Sweet Dreams Beneath Wings
A male dancer performs a solo crane dance. Jeongjo falls asleep and, moving like a crane, enters another world of music and dance.
Act 2. A Flower Garden on the Pond
In his dream, Yongyeon pond is covered with beautiful flowers of five colors. A group of female dancers perform Chunaengmu (Dance of the Spring Oriole).
Act 3. Four Moons
As a full moon rises over Yongyeon, a boat appears. The boatman rows and recites poetry, while the singer sings of the sky, Yongyeon, the wine cup, and the moon that rises in the heart.
Act 4. The King’s Dream
Banghwasuryujeong and Yongyeon glow beautifully under the moonlight, embodying the beauty Jeongjo longed for.
Act 5. The Bright Moon.
On a deep autumn night, clear and pure Jeongga (Classical Korean Vocal Music) echoes from the boat.
Act 6. Followers of Great Ideals
Those who followed Jeongjo’s upright spirit and grand vision are represented through a group of male dancers’ Seonbi performance.(Scholars’ Dance)
Act 7. Seonyumong
Awakened by the cool autumn breeze, Jeongjo proclaims, 'Let us drink and rejoice until the end!' and begins to sing Seonyumong (Dream of a Boat Outing).
[Credits]
<Creative Team>
Director- Cho Hyeongje /Playwright - Jeon Suyang/Music: Kim Taegeun, Jang Yunhee /Choreography- Gu Seulgi /Costume Design- Kim Mijeong /Video Production- Saengdonggam
/Flower Objects- Kim Eunyeong /Makeup- Lee Sumin /Assistant Director- Park Soyoung
/Assistant Choreographers- Park Sehun, Jeon Yeonghwa /Stage Manager- Jeong Seunghwan
<Cast>
King Jeongjo - Kim Jongseon /Boatman - Kim Buyeong /Spirit - Kim Eunkyung
Jeongga Singer –Jeong Seungjun
Dancers - Kim Gangsan, Kim Yeonji, Kim Jaewon, Park Sehun, Shin Minseo, Lee Dokyeong, Lee Hyeonseung, Jeon Yeonghwa, Jin Suwoo, Jo Wanhui, Choi Jiyu, Hwang Seungwoong
[Story]
"Beauty will make enemies tremble."
King Jeongjo, the 22nd king of Joseon, visited Yongyeon Pond, where the beauty of autumn was at its peak. Enchanted by the scenery of Banghwasuryujeong and Yongyeon, he slipped into a dream. In his dream, cranes encircled him, a boatman sang to the autumn moon, the pond transformed into a blooming garden, and a singer’s verses filled the night. Immersed in the sweetness of Seonyumong, Jeongjo awoke to the realization that 'beauty' itself was stronger than any fortress wall. Gazing at Banghwasuryujeong and Yongyeon, he hoped this place would endure as a 'garden of serene pleasures' for generations to come.
[Scene-by-Scene Synopsis]
Prologue
King Jeongjo visits Yongyeon pond. He gazes at beautiful Banghwasuryujeong and gently falls asleep.
Act 1. Sweet Dreams Beneath Wings
A male dancer performs a solo crane dance. Jeongjo falls asleep and, moving like a crane, enters another world of music and dance.
Act 2. A Flower Garden on the Pond
In his dream, Yongyeon pond is covered with beautiful flowers of five colors. A group of female dancers perform Chunaengmu (Dance of the Spring Oriole).
Act 3. Four Moons
As a full moon rises over Yongyeon, a boat appears. The boatman rows and recites poetry, while the singer sings of the sky, Yongyeon, the wine cup, and the moon that rises in the heart.
Act 4. The King’s Dream
Banghwasuryujeong and Yongyeon glow beautifully under the moonlight, embodying the beauty Jeongjo longed for.
Act 5. The Bright Moon.
On a deep autumn night, clear and pure Jeongga (Classical Korean Vocal Music) echoes from the boat.
Act 6. Followers of Great Ideals
Those who followed Jeongjo’s upright spirit and grand vision are represented through a group of male dancers’ Seonbi performance.(Scholars’ Dance)
Act 7. Seonyumong
Awakened by the cool autumn breeze, Jeongjo proclaims, 'Let us drink and rejoice until the end!' and begins to sing Seonyumong (Dream of a Boat Outing).
[Credits]
<Creative Team>
Director- Cho Hyeongje /Playwright - Jeon Suyang/Music: Kim Taegeun, Jang Yunhee /Choreography- Gu Seulgi /Costume Design- Kim Mijeong /Video Production- Saengdonggam
/Flower Objects- Kim Eunyeong /Makeup- Lee Sumin /Assistant Director- Park Soyoung
/Assistant Choreographers- Park Sehun, Jeon Yeonghwa /Stage Manager- Jeong Seunghwan
<Cast>
King Jeongjo - Kim Jongseon /Boatman - Kim Buyeong /Spirit - Kim Eunkyung
Jeongga Singer –Jeong Seungjun
Dancers - Kim Gangsan, Kim Yeonji, Kim Jaewon, Park Sehun, Shin Minseo, Lee Dokyeong, Lee Hyeonseung, Jeon Yeonghwa, Jin Suwoo, Jo Wanhui, Choi Jiyu, Hwang Seungwoong