* The theme of the film "Seopyeonje" is "pansori," a Korean opera form that originated in the 17th century. The musical "Seopyeonje," however, is mainly based on contemporary music. * Koreans do not usually pay much attention to "pansori" or "Seopyeonje," but if it is performed poorly, they will get angry. This shows that "Seopyeonje" must be treated with the utmost respect. * The role Sieun is taking on is an extremely rare opportunity, one that even veteran performers seldom receive.
* The father, who regards "pansori" as his vocation, tries to raise his young daughter and his stepson to become singers. The sister and brother shared a close bond. * Believing that one must have "han" (saudade: a deep sorrow or longing) to perform "pansori" well, the father neglected his children’s emotional pain. * As he grew up, the son left his father and sister, burdened by the grief of losing his mother, his desire to pursue Western music, and his resentment toward his father. * The sister devoted herself to "pansori" with a heart full of yearning, yet she was never satisfied with her own voice. While she slept, the father blinded her eyes, believing it would deepen her "han." * The father and his blind daughter relied on each other as they traveled to perform "pansori." After many years, the father died, and the sister hid herself so that her brother could not find her. * In old age, the brother finally discovered her. The blind sister pretended not to recognize him. To see whether he had achieved the voice she longed for, the brother asked her to sing "pansori," and he listened. Within that final "pansori," the story is of a blind father and the daughter who jumped into the sea for him, reunited at last.
* Sieun’s acting was like a sharpened dagger. Her small frame, pure hairstyle, and translucent face seemed inseparable from the traditional Korean attire, hanbok. * From the front, the side, and the back, Sieun embodied warmth, tenderness, and “han” with unmatched purity. * Her "pansori" may not have sounded like that of a recognized master of "pansori", yet Sieun’s rendition of the “Song of Love” felt like spring itself. * The moment when her eyes went blind as she slept, and her scream pierced the silence, remains unforgettable.
* At 215 seconds and 1513 seconds in the video, Sieun spoke about "Seopyeonje" together with her friend, actor Yoon Chan-young. - Chan-young: "I envied seeing my long-time friend express herself on stage." - Sieun: "Preparing was mentally challenging, but Chan-young’s phone call gave me great strength." - Sieun: "I was happy during the preparation and felt fulfilled. Although the role involved a lot of crying, it never felt depressing." - Chan-young: "What stayed with me were han, conviction, each person’s path, trials and growth, motivation, and the energy of the actors." - Chan-young: "It was also a challenge for Sieun." - Sieun: "Believing in myself was crucial in the process."
* Composer Yoon Il-sang, who was responsible for the music of this musical, said that "Seopyeonje" was a work with a fierce spirit. * In 2011, the production failed at the box office, with some performances drawing as few as ten audience members. That year, the producer died by suicide, and "Seopyeonje" went on to win five trophies at The Musical Awards.