The character ‘Doobi,’ representing Suseong District in Daegu, will take the stage in Korea’s first original children’s musical utilizing the intellectual property (IP) of a local government, titled “Doobi and the Moonlight Knight Squad.”
This production goes beyond being a simple character performance and marks the starting point for building a story universe centered around ‘Doobi.’ It aligns with the branding strategy of Suseong District, recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a cultural city.
The premiere will be held at the Suseong Artpia Grand Theater until the 6th, and plans are in place for a national tour and global expansion. It has been selected as a special performance for the 19th Daegu International Musical Festival (DIMF), earning recognition for both its artistry and symbolism.
The artistic director and producer for the project is Director Oh Eun-seong, known for producing musicals such as “Miss Saigon” and “The Play.” The cast comprises 10 musical actors from Daegu, selected through auditions, including prominent Daegu-born actor Park Ji-hoon, who also supported the vocal coaching to enhance the cast’s live performance skills.
Kim Dae-kwon, the mayor of Suseong District, stated, “‘Doobi and the Moonlight Knight Squad’ is a representative content embodying Suseong’s vision as a cultural city. It signifies the first step towards bringing the region’s creative capabilities beyond the nation to the world.” He emphasized that Suseong District aims to advance as a center for culture and arts beyond a simple administrative region.
He added, “We will continue to develop new successful models of local-based creation through the expansion of content centered on Doobi.”