Performance of the Hospitality Culture of the Joseon Noble Family
Overview
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the individualized hospitality dining culture(one person, one table) of the Joseon noble family.
A two-hour curated journey unfolding from the White Room to Black Room and back to the White Room.
An intimate performance for only 30 guests, presented with natural acoustics and no microphones.
Full English commentary throughout the entire program by a docent, storyteller, who guides the audience's understanding of the performance / A performance at the Gwangmudae stage returning to Dongdaemun after 96 years.
Hanbok-wearing experience and traditional Korean instrument performance experience.
Just outside the theater, you will find a walking trail along Seoul's historic city walls, carrying over 600 years of history. After the performance, we recommend taking a leisurely stroll there with someone special. (Free walking course)
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
* Confirmation voucher will be sent via Viator Message. Please check for it.
Season Break : 2026.08.19 – 2026.10.08 (No performances)
Total Duration : 2 hours (White Room 20 min → Black Room 60 min → White Room 40 min)
Children who are able to watch and remain attentive throughout the full 60-minute live performance are welcome to participate.
In the White Room, photography is freely permitted before and after the performance. In the Black Room, photography is allowed only during the curtain call. At all other times, guests are kindly asked to refrain from taking photos in order to preserve the natural acoustic environment.
Two seating options are available. When making a reservation, guests may choose either floor seating (a traditional Korean-style floor seating with knee blankets provided) or tiered seating.
Full English docent guidance is provided inside the Black Room theater. The White Room is a self-guided viewing space.
Comfortable clothing is recommended. (Especially for guests choosing floor seating.)
Once the performance has begun, cancellations, refunds, and changes are not permitted.
Guests are recommended to arrive at least 10 minutes before (3:50 PM) the performance begins.
What To Expect
Dongdaemun Shopping Complex
The Secret Stage of Dongdaemun Revived after 96 years, Onggi Concert The moment the elevator doors open on the 9th floor of the new building of Dongdaemun Shopping Complex, the hidden and mysterious Gwangmudae stage, concealed for nearly a century, reveals itself. The spirit of 'Gwangmudae', once the center of Korea's modern performing arts scene before it was lost in a fire in 1930, has been revived in the same Dongdaemun area after 96 years. Onggi Concert is a unique two-hour cultural curation journey that flows from the White Room to Black Room, and back again to the White Room. [Performance & Experience Schedule] Season : 2026.07.02 – 2026.12.17 Performance Time : Every Wednesday·Thursday at 4 PM Season Break : 2026.08.19 – 2026.10.08 (No performances) Total Duration : 2 hours (White Room 20 min → Black Room 60 min → White Room 40 min)
Options
Korean-style Floor Seating
Traditional Korean-style Floor Seating
Tiered Seating
Tiered Seating
What‘s Included
Welcome Drink in the White Room (Traditional Korean Tea)
Docent accompaniment inside the Black Box Theater (serving as both host and commentator)
Post-performance Hanbok Experience (Including Gat and Jokduri)
Traditional Korean Refreshment; one person, one table(各床) : Traditional Tea + Traditional Sweets
Pre-arrival 60-second guidance video sent in advance
Knee Blankets (Traditional Korean-style Floor Seating)
Traditional Instrument Experience (Gayageum, Buk(drum))
Complimentary Souvenir Gifts for Selected Guests
Multilingual Guidebook and 60-minute Exhibition Viewing on the Performance Production Process
Knee Blankets (Tiered Seating)
Meeting points
Dongdaemun Shopping Complex
289-3 Jongno 6-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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