Why We Recommend It
- A hit musical based on the Kim Ho-yeon’s bestselling novel The Second Chance Convenience Store.
- Heartfelt music, immersive acting, and stunning stage design bring the story to life.
- A warm, funny, and emotional look at everyday life in Korea.
“A slightly uncomfortable but special convenience store — in the end, it’s our story.”
A man named Dokgo, who is homeless near Seoul Station, ends up working the night shift at a convenience store called “Always” after returning the lost wallet of its owner, Yeom Young-sook.
Though he suffers from alcohol-induced memory loss, he slowly becomes better at the job and gains the respect of those around him.
From the store owner Young-sook to the 20-something job-seeking part-timer Si-hyun,
50-something part-timer Oh Sun-sook working to make ends meet,
office worker Kyung-man who relieves stress with cham-cham-cham,
and even the struggling playwright In-kyung—
Each carries their own burdens, and through their eyes, we come to see Dokgo’s story unfold…