Why We Recommend It

A modern retelling of Simcheong that blends land, sea, and emotion for all ages.
Elegant visuals and smooth direction make it easy to enjoy, even for first-timers.
A stunning mix of tradition and modern design keeps you fully immersed.
A signature Jeongdong Theater show that blends classic arts with a fresh, creative feel.
Great for both locals and tourists. No language needed to feel the story.

Korea’s leading traditional performance theater since 1995.
Simcheong, the symbol of filial piety in Korea.
PURE HEART: A reimagining of traditional arts through the story of Simcheong.

The classic Korean literature 'Sim Cheong Jeon' has been reborn in a new form, capturing the beauty of traditional Korean aesthetics.

The traditional Korean folktale Shim Cheong, rooted in the pansori tradition, tells the story of the filial daughter Shim Cheong, who sacrifices herself by throwing her body into the Indangsu to restore her blind father Shim Bong-sa's sight.

At the age of fifteen, Sim Cheong, who lost her mother in childhood, sells herself as payment to offer 300 seok (about 43,200kg) of rice to the Buddha to help her blind father see again. Later, she throws herself into the Indangsu and loses her life, but miraculously is reborn, becomes an empress, and finally has a dramatic reunion with her father.

'PURE HEART' presents the story of Sim Cheong through her perspective. Set against a backdrop where the shadows of inner conflict intersect with the light of hope, it deeply portrays Sim Cheong's journey.

The costumes, based on traditional hanbok, are delicately interpreted to match the atmosphere and stage composition of each scene, seamlessly blending with vibrant visuals to visually present a fantastic world on stage in a striking manner.

Synopsis

The audience is confronted with the serene figure of Simcheong standing alone on the pure white stage.
As if battling her inner conflict, Simcheong quietly closes her eyes and becomes immersed in profound silence.

The internal conflict of Shim-cheong, who struggles to accept the sacrifices she must endure, becomes increasingly intense, and this tension heightens with the appearance of her father, Shim Bong-sa, and her stepmother, Byeong-deok.