Shin Jaeha North Korean Village Scam Victim

Actor Shin Jae-ha has successfully returned to the theater stage, taking on the role of Na In-gi, a character who lost everything after falling victim to a scam, in the play 'Lucky Goshiwon'. The production concluded on the 5th at the Jiguin Art Hall in Daehangno, Seoul.

'Lucky Goshiwon' is set in a realistic space of a goshiwon (a type of low-cost boarding house) in a hillside village below Bukhansan Mountain. It depicts the process of characters, each carrying their own failures and wounds, coming together, clashing, and leaning on each other, ultimately realizing that 'luck' can be another name for 'happiness'. The play delicately captured the frustrations and resilience of youth, as well as emotions of love and solidarity, leaving a deep impression.

In the play, Na In-gi, portrayed by Shin Jae-ha, is a character who lost everything due to a scam and moved into Lucky Goshiwon. Through his relationships with others, he learned the courage to live again, showing a warm side that reaches out to others first, despite the anxieties and wounds of life.

This play was particularly meaningful as it marked Shin Jae-ha's return to the theater stage after approximately seven years, since his appearance in 'Almost Main' in 2019. He captured both laughter and empathy by vividly portraying a youth facing failure, and broadened his spectrum as an actor by proving his stable character portrayal with deepened emotional acting.

Through his agency, Shin Jae-ha shared his thoughts, saying, "It was a time of both excitement and nervousness about being on stage." He added, "I hope 'Lucky Goshiwon' was a warm and memorable production for the audience. I am grateful to all the audience members who filled the performance hall."