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| Finely crafting their performance for 3 years and 7 months, 'JUMP' brings high spirited martial arts together with comedy creating a show that is sure to please all audiences. The comic-action story is set around a family and the thieves that break into their house. This show combines the traditional Korean martial arts of Taegwondo and Taekgyeondo, with incredible gymnastics skills in a comical style. This show is show a refreshing change from other nonverbal performances out there.
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| JUMP? What is it all about? |
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| A family of 5: grandfather, Dad, Mom, uncle, and daughter. The family members are martial arts experts and perform martial arts in their daily lives. Aerial rotations, flying kicks, and dueling scenes are regular sites around this family's household. Every Sunday, this unique family holds their own martial arts performance and the grandfather is sure to thrill the whole family. One day, while the family is sleeping, two naive thieves break into the house resulting in a showdown between the clumsy thieves and the family.
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| What makes 'JUMP' so exciting? |
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Amazing martial arts feats dazzling audiences. Audiences can't take their eyes off the stage for second.
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Chock full of Nonverbal humor. The actors use mostly physical comedy, making this show enjoyable for people from any country.
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The actors are trained in such martial arts as Taegwondo, Hapgido, and kick boxing.
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Their talents are sure to astonish. Four lucky audience members get the chance to try out their acting skills.
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The actors select audience members to come up on stage to spice up the show.
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The 5 most popular scenes enjoyed by audiences
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Somersaulting
extravaganza comes alive on stage leaving audiences in awe.
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The grandfather's Taegyeong skills
take audiences by surprise. As an expert in this field he is
able to show off his dexterity. He also has some dance moves
hidden up his sleeve. Don't let his white-haired appearance
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The comical romantic scene
between the woman-like father and the tough mother is side splittingly
funny. Set to tango music, the mother tries to seduce the timid
father with a red rose. |
Florescent lighting
effects combined with martial arts mastery are an eye-catching
blend. The movement of the florescent light sticks in the dark
is one of the highlights of the show. |
Wall walking
magic defies gravity. The actors take turns showing off their
talent of walking up a wall. Audiences usually go crazy for
this scene and often scream, "One more time." |
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| Two friends from Japan talk about 'JUMP'.
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Conversation between Hiroyuki Sawada and Mahiru Matsuzaki:
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Hiroyuki : Jump was so exciting.
Mahiru : The actors' energy was amazing. Actually, I had seen the performance 'Nanta' a while back, but this was so different. It really had a unique quality.
Hiroyuki： The high powered energy of martial arts is what makes 'JUMP' so special. I especially enjoyed the final scene and when the actors came back on stage for a final bow.
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For me the most memorable moment was when audience members were brought up on stage and were involved in a martial arts showdown. The gifted actors were able to make the scene ridiculously funny by exaggerating their reactions.
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Yes. The actors were really able to get the audience involved. This made it much more fun. I actually yearned to participate.
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I also really liked the fact that foreigners and Koreans were able to laugh at the same time due to the lack of words in the performance!
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I liked that, too. Before coming here, I worried that I might have trouble understanding the show.
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Oh! And what about getting the actors' autographs and taking pictures with them after the show? I really liked that. I'm going to send some of the pictures to my friends back in Japan. I'm sure that they would enjoy seeing them!
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I must recommend this show to my friends who haven't yet seen it. This show is especially good for those days when you need a good laugh.
(Above right-hand side picture : Mahiru Matsuzaki and an actor from the show)
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| Are you ready to JUMP?
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If you would like to take a look some pictures or hear the music from the show, check out JUMP's homepage at http://www.hijump.co.kr/. The homepage is in Korean, but there is some English on the main page that will help you link to pictures and music.
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There is an autograph signing after the show. So if
there is a particular actor that you liked during the show, you can
get their autograph and take a picture together.
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If you like getting involved in performances, then 'JUMP' is the way to go. Audience members are selected to participate and are given a gift as thanks.
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| Nearby tourist attractions around Daehangno
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On the former campus of Seoul National University now lie Marronier Park and various cultural arts centers, thus turning the landscape of Daehakno into one that is rich in culture and the arts. The Literary Arts Hall, Dongsung Art Center, Batangol Art Center as well as major theatrical exhibition centers and approximately 300 small movie theaters fill the streets of this culturally rich area. Many quaint cafes, unique restaurants, and pubs are scattered throughout this area. Marronier Park is a place where young people gather, play sports such as basketball or badminton, and perform music and plays. |
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