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Brief history of the artist

• 1905 Born in Tongyeong, Gyeongnam
• 1931 Majored in English Literature at Rikyo University
• 1931 Participate in establishing Play Art Research Committee-Developed a new draw movement
• 1932 Present his first play 「Tomak」
• 1941 Established Modern Theatre
• 1947 Acted as the first president of Korea Stage Art Center
• 1950 Acted as a principal in Joongang National Theatre
• 1958 Acted as a chairman of International Drama Association in Korea Office
• 1959-1969 A professor at Dongkuk University, A director of comprehensive federation of Art and Culture Group (1962-1965), Acted as a director of Drama Center
• 1974 Died

His notable works

• 1940 Create 「Tuition Fee」for Goryo Movie Association
• 1947 Performed 「Native Country」, 「Jamyeonggo」, 「Maui Taeja」, 「The Galaxy」 celebrating 3.1 liberation day sponsored by National Art Association, (International Theatre)
• 1948 Performed 「Great Choon Hang Jeon」(Sigonggwan)
• 1949 Performed 「Wonsulrang」celebrating opening of national theatre
• 1958 Showed 「Han river is flowing」, 「So」 (Sigonggwan)
• 1964 Showed 「Maui Taeja」celebrating opening of Dongrang Repertory Troupe (Acting Troupe Drama Center)
• 1970 Performed 「Wonsulrang」 (National Acting Troupe)
• His works are still showing even today.