The performance industry faced a major crisis due to COVID-19. At least the number of visitors increased in July, but the Gwanghwamun rally in August caused the government to order seats to be vacated, and the audience to decrease further.
Due to this, actors are having a hard time. Especially in Korea, there are many high-cost traditional dance performances. As actor Kim Su-ro pointed out, as most of the theaters do not belong to individuals but pay monthly rent, the theater company must pay a rental fee even if it does not perform.
In this situation, the demand for online streaming services has soared among students and young people. Some experts predict that the trend will continue after this crisis, worrying that consumers will face a significant reduction in their choices. However, consumers cannot find a desirable alternative: What should we do?
There is an alternative to be suggested: online performance

Online performances have no risk of infection, and you can experience almost the same visual experience. The actors' voices are transmitted through the microphone, so that ability to deliver lines is also high. Most importantly, it helps the performing industry overcome difficulties. The performance schedule is flexible due to COVID-19.

- Musical “Return”
It is the story of the main character who searches for his comrades who died after the Korean War. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the history of the Korean war and division. Last time, the video was uploaded, and it reached 2.8 million views. In September, the live broadcast will be aired in real-time, and further progress will be made. It provides English subtitles services for foreigners, too!
 

- Musical “Gwang-yeom (beautiful light) Sonata“
It is a play based on a Korean short story about a composer who tries to complete music through murder. Exported to 45 countries, many foreigners recognized its work quality, expanding its online platform by screening in movie theaters. Of course, it also supports English subtitling services.

However, these online performances can only be performed at the national level or some private theater companies that can afford them. The government needs to support the most financially troubled theaters to provide such services.
During the performance, the audience sees only the front, thus the infection through the nasal cavity is lower than other external acts. Moreover, the performance industry is following the government's quarantine guidelines and is working hard to manage them. Therefore, When the COVID-19 stabilizes, why don't you go to the theater rather than the Han River to help the theaters?

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