극단 아리랑 · Theatre Company Arirang
덕질의 이해 · A monodrama for your fandom
70 min · 1 performer · Ages 6+
Synopsis
Professor Kim Jeong-soon teaches Korean traditional music at university — and never stops fangirling. When her daughter suddenly drops out and returns home without a word, the family's worry collides with Jeong-soon's all-consuming passion. Through ticketing battles, fan sign queues, and a last-chance concert, one question rises to the surface: is your fandom truly understood?
Performance photos
Actor Kim Dong-soon performs all characters solo across the 70-minute show.
What the press says
Stunning Korean performance, dazzling Asian energy!
— Rula Habahbeh, Journalist & Cultural Advisor (Jordan)
One piece stood out for its clarity of concept, its contemporary relevance and its ability to connect with the audience, in a direct and compelling way.
— Zien Rashad, Festival Director, Kraków (Poland)
Entertaining Programme that offers deep insight, Bravo.
— Dieter Topp, KFE President, Journalist & Theoretician (Germany)
On the surface, it speaks about fandom — beneath it, the work delves deeply into the essence and value of love.
— Kim O-mi, Gangwon Ilbo
A hip monodrama by actor Kim Dong-soon — Fandom Culture in Korean Society 101.
— Kim Geon-pyo, Theatre Critic
While centered on fandom, the piece delicately weaves in love, empathy, respect, and self-expression.
— Naver Review (Rom*)
A moving reminder of how precious it is to have the freedom to love what I love.
— Naver Review (Dam*)
Show overview
Running time
70 minutes
Age rating
Ages 6 and up
Venue size
30–200 seats
Stage
5.5m × 5.5m
Target audience
Families · K-pop fans
Genre
Solo play (monodrama)
Creative team
Contact us
Ethan Bae (Bae Sae-am)
arirangv@hanmail.net · +82 10-2997-8616