From play to musical: M. Butterfly's second ticket block opens 1 October
M. Butterfly, Yeongeukyeoljeon's new musical version of David Henry Hwang's play, opened on 22 September at YES24 Stage 1 in Daehangno. The second ticket block, for 27 October – 22 November, opens to the general public at 4pm on 1 October.
PUBLICAi EditorialEdited by Kang Shin-wook2 min read
At a glance
- Performances
- 엠. 버터플라이
- Period
- Sep 22 – Dec 13, 2026
- Venue
- 예스24 스테이지(구. DCF대명문화공장)
Contents8
Key points
- A musical version of David Henry Hwang's M. Butterfly runs 22 September – 13 December at YES24 Stage 1 in Daehangno, Seoul.
- Second ticket block: fan pre-sale 11am–2pm and general sale from 4pm on Thursday 1 October, for performances 27 October – 22 November.
- R seats KRW 75,000, S KRW 55,000, A KRW 40,000; running time 110 minutes.
M. Butterfly, David Henry Hwang's play about a twenty-year relationship between a French diplomat and a Peking opera performer, is now on stage as a musical. According to KOPIS, the musical M. Butterfly, planned and produced by Yeongeukyeoljeon, opened on 22 September at YES24 Stage Hall 1 in Daehangno, Seoul, and runs until 13 December.
Show details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | 22 September – 13 December 2026 |
| Venue | YES24 Stage Hall 1 |
| Original play | David Henry Hwang |
| Producer | Yeongeukyeoljeon |
| Running time | 110 minutes |
| Age rating | 17 and up (ticketing site) / 16 and up, international age (KOPIS) |
| Ticketing | NOL Ticket |
When does the second ticket block open?
On Thursday 1 October. A 'Yeonaein Premium' pre-sale runs from 11am to 2pm, followed by general sale from 4pm. The block covers performances from Tuesday 27 October to Sunday 22 November.
| Sale | Time (KST) |
|---|---|
| Yeonaein Premium pre-sale | Thu 1 Oct, 11am – 2pm |
| General sale | Thu 1 Oct, 4pm |
| Performances covered | Tue 27 Oct – Sun 22 Nov |
How much are tickets?
R seats cost KRW 75,000, S seats KRW 55,000 and A seats KRW 40,000 (NOL Ticket's standard prices).
| Seat | Price |
|---|---|
| R | KRW 75,000 |
| S | KRW 55,000 |
| A | KRW 40,000 |
What are the performance times?
8pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 4pm and 8pm on Wednesdays; 3pm and 7pm on Saturdays; and 2pm and 6pm on Sundays and public holidays. There are no performances on Mondays.
Who is in the cast?
According to NOL Ticket's casting, René Gallimard is played by Joo Min-jin, Ahn Jae-young and Yoo Hyun-seok; Song Liling by Kim Ba-da, Yoo Tae-yul and Hong Ki-beom; Pinkerton by Jang Jae-woong and Nam Min-woo; and Agnès by Ahn Sang-eun, among others. KOPIS lists Heo Ji-hye, Jung Eun-bi and Namgoong Yu-jin among the creative team.
| Role | Cast |
|---|---|
| René Gallimard | Joo Min-jin · Ahn Jae-young · Yoo Hyun-seok |
| Song Liling | Kim Ba-da · Yoo Tae-yul · Hong Ki-beom |
| Pinkerton | Jang Jae-woong · Nam Min-woo |
| Agnès | Ahn Sang-eun and others |
What is the minimum age?
NOL Ticket, the ticketing site, lists the show as 17 and up. KOPIS lists it as 16 and up in international age, so check the ticketing site's rule before booking.
Was this originally a play?
Yes. Yeongeukyeoljeon has staged the same work as a play before: KOPIS records runs at YES24 Art One Hall 1 from 9 September to 3 December 2017 and at Doosan Art Center Yonkang Hall from 16 March to 12 May 2024. This production is a new musical version that adds a score.
