the First Snow

Who is the person that comes to your mind when the first snow falls?

About the Production

Co-produced by Hong Kong’s 7A CLASS, Korea’s Theatre Company Arirang, and production company JUDA Culture, in collaboration with Seongsu Art Hall, this global collaborative musical is a fantasy romance about Korea created by director Yang Seung-gyeom (yatyau)—winner of Best Script at the 23rd Hong Kong Drama Awards—and composer Peco Chui—winner of Best Music and Lyrics at the 25th Hong Kong Drama Awards. Set against the romantic backdrop of the “first snow” and Namsan Seoul Tower, the production delicately portrays the emotions of love, parting, and encounters. Come and meet the stories of youth unfolding across various locations in Seoul!

“Even if this doesn’t have a happy ending, you are here with me in this exact moment.”

Synopsis

Bun, a young woman from Hong Kong, arrives in an unfamiliar Seoul carrying the wounds of a recent breakup, alongside Risu, a K-pop hopeful who is drifting through life having lost his direction. Stumbling upon each other in front of the “Locks of Love” at Namsan Seoul Tower, the two make a reckless, secret pact: “Let’s end our heartbreak before the first snow falls.” Exploring Seoul’s nightscapes and cozy hidden spots together, they discover each other’s loneliness amidst the pain of parting and begin to confront their forgotten dreams. Will the first snow truly become a miraculous moment that heals their wounds and sparks a new romance, just as they promised? Or will this brief, passionate encounter leave behind yet another scar of separation?