Where Democracy Breathes, He Lives

“Kim Daejung.”

A name etched in memory.

But did we ever truly know the man behind it?

On a quiet night in 2024, a musical whispers a question we’ve long buried.

And then, it answers:

“He never truly left.”

 

 

Not a memory from the past, but a story of now

Musical <My President> is a powerful reenactment of the extraordinary life of President Kim Daejung.

But don’t mistake it for a simple biography on stage.

From the 1971 rally in Jangchungdan Park, to the Spring of Seoul in 1980, to the streets of 1987, to his final farewell in 2009, and finally, to the echoes of emergency rule in 2024—

This is a story that reflects the past to pierce the present.

“Democracy is never complete.”

By retracing his steps, that sentence begins to weigh on your heart.

A man who spoke not with words, but with life

“Kidnapping. House arrest. Death sentence. Exile. Return.”

Five words. One epic.

But Kim Daejung was never just a victim.

He was a conscience in action.

Even on the cold dawn of martial law—we walk his path, step by step, in pursuit of democracy.

Because his story didn’t end in history books.

It’s still being written—by us.

Pain, love, and forgiveness—revived on stage

Musical <My President> blends soul-stirring music with immersive storytelling, capturing moments we thought we had forgotten.

Act I introduces the fiery young Kim Daejung standing against the dark forces of the ‘70s.

Act II brings his sentence, exile, and the rebirth of democracy in Korea.

And at the end, the man on stage looks us in the eyes and says:

“Do not give up. Forgive.”

 

Why now? Why this story?

This isn’t just a memorial.

It’s an invitation.

To those who want to protect democracy,

To those who wonder where we stand today,

And to you—who still dreams of building a better path forward.

The stage is set. The question has been asked.

Now, it’s your turn to answer.

Step into the world of Musical <My President>.

In this world we still live in, he’s waiting for you—right there, on stage.