Jump (musical)

Jump, made by Kyung-Hoon Kim, is a Korean comedic theatrical performance involving martial arts, acrobatics, and dance moves. The musical " Jump, " which was first performed in 2003, has recorded more than 7,000 performances and more than 3 million tickets was sold. More than 70 percent of domestic < Jump > visitors are foreigners.[1] It also has a private theater in Seoul, South Korea

Plot

The plot involves a Korean family in Seoul preparing for a suitor for the daughter's hand. The family's efforts are at first frustrated by a drunken uncle and then by two bungling burglars. The suitor is a meek young man except when his glasses are removed. Thereupon, he is transformed into a martial arts power-house.

Performances

"JUMP" is the most famous comic martial art performance in Korea. The production company is Yegam Productions. Jumplasts about one hundred minutes. Besides performances in South Korea, Jump has been performed at various venues and places around the world, including HomePage : www.hijump.co.kr

Cast

The cast has included (in South Korea): Grandfather, Father, Mother, Daughter, Uncle, Son-in-low, Thief 1, Thief 2, Old Man.[7]

References
  1. "director interview" (in Korean).
  2. "h1 Title". Visit Korea. Archived from the original on June 13, 2011. Retrieved October 15, 2010.
  3. "Article about Performance in Japan".
  4. "Taiwan Interview".
  5. "Article about performance in Madrid". Archived from the original on 2018-04-05.
  6. "Performance in Madrid". Archived from the original on 2021-12-21.
  7. Adrienne Sichel (October 14, 2008). "THWACK! It's slapstick on steroids". South Africa Press. Retrieved October 15, 2010.
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