"The Tale of the Faithful Chunhyang" (춘향전) - the drama club's adaptation of the classic Korean love story.

The Theatre Club of the Korean Studies Department presents its end-of-year show in Korean.
Peinture Chunhyangjeondo dupliquée
Chunhyangjeondo (Peinture de l'histoire de Chunghyang) © Peinture anonyme. Peinte sous la dynastie Joseon‎

Immerse yourself in traditional Joseon Korea with our adaptation of The Tale of the Faithful Chunhyang. This legendary love story follows Chunhyang, the daughter of a courtesan, and Mongryong, the son of a nobleman, as they face the challenges of love and fidelity. Watch their love blossom into marriage, their heartbreaking separation and Chunhyang's steadfast resistance to the tyrannical magistrate Byeon. Join us in this timeless story of romance, integrity and the triumph of justice, where love conquers all and virtue prevails.

Text by Thomas HOULLIER, M1

Staging and acting:

  • L2: Estelle CARPENTIER, Juliette COMBE, Rachel FERRANTE, Enkhjin ZORIGTBAATAR
  • L3: Elma DUVAL, Danielle MBEMBA
  • M1: Thomas HOULLIER

Responsible teacher: CHA Yejin (Korean Studies Department)

Club Théâtre du Département d’études coréennes