• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Friday, July 4, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Korean Staged Cinema Production Raises Question Of How We Treat Elderly In Our Societies

by Chinelo Chikelu
11 hours ago
in Entertainment
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

A Korean staged cinema production ‘The Story of an Old Couple’ parallels the experience of the elderly in both Korean and Nigeria, while raising the question of how we treat the elderly in our societies.

Advertisement

Produced by Seoul Arts Center (SAC) On Screen, It is the story of how old couples – a widow and mother of three daughters, Yi Jeomsun (Cha Yoo-kyung) finds love, happiness and fulfilment with widower high fashion designer, Bak Dong-man (Kim Myung-gon).

Written and stage-directed by Wi Seong-sin, with Video Director, Shin Tae-yeon on as film recorder, the production centers around the themes of abandonment of the elderly, their exclusion and limitation of their social life which often leads to loneliness and depression, and a culture of unconscious judgement of old people who have a rich romantic life.

Oftentimes, the abandonment of the elderly is not intentional rather it is as result of their children growing up, and moving further away to go to school, work or are busy raising their own family. The problem in that in Asian and African societies where care of the elderly is largely an extended and immediate family responsibility, the high cost of living and ongoing fracturing of strong extended families into nuclear isolated ones, are leaving the elderly alone, depressed and in most cases in Nigeria, poverty-driven and ill-health.

Similarly, the absence of a healthy social life for elderly, either by the limitation of their contact with children and grandchildren, or community-based activities that test mental and physical capacity, leads to loneliness and depression amongst the older population. The audience sees Yi who hid her loneliness and need for companionship behind sarcasm and soft cursing blossom emotionally across three seasons with her love for the lively Dong-man.

RELATED

Miley Cyrus’s Video Of ‘Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved’ Features Supermodel Naomi

Miley Cyrus’s Video Of ‘Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved’ Features Supermodel Naomi

11 hours ago
Writer Laments Proliferation Of Sham Arts Festivals By Inexperienced Creatives

The Chosen Season 6’ Is The Most Gruesome Filming Of The Series – Jenkins & Roumie

11 hours ago

But her emotional blooming came after her initial worry of what neighbours will think of her renting a separate room in house to a male, and her eventual romantic relationship with him. This highlights the culture of quiet disapproval in our societies of older people who have rich romantic lives. By rich, one does not mean multiple sexual partners, but just the interest in meeting, loving and marrying someone else their age. Society acts as though one loses the capacity for romantic feelings once they’re past a certain age.

Another theme which the staged movie addresses indirectly is the possibility of a cinematic/theatric career for the elderly to play their age. In fact, the actors who played the two main and sole characters in the play, proved so. For a two-man act, they effortlessly engaged the audience with their expressively and subtly acting talent. However, the exception of The Golden Girls, such opportunities to act their age are few and far between.

Commendations must go to playwright Wi Seong-sin and co-writer for filmed adaptation, Oh Young-min, whose witty, heartfelt and realistic dialogues complemented the actors brilliantly nuanced acting. One cries tears of joy with Yi upon her receiving a 24-carat gold ring from Bak, because they can relate where she is coming from – from being lonely and alone, with thoughts that her life was behind her, to suddenly being genuinely wooed, complemented and loved by someone, and finding a companion for however long she had to live.

The audience laughs at the couple’s razor-sharp wit and exchanges, as they bond and fall in love over their shared interest of cursing and the game of Go Stop. And even laugh, at Bak’s attaining his driver’s license at the fifth attempt amid a very emotional moment.

Props also go the production – another on of SAC on Screen peculiar recorded play – that deploys cinematic elements – combination of outside shots (to introduce the audience to Yi’s residence and to indicate the seasonal passage of time), and the recording of live stage performance. The stage setting to represent a courtyard or a view of a house from a street. And the exceptional lighting easily portrayed daylight, and to reflect nighttime just the manipulation of lights to reflect bolder shadows of the actors.

On the choice of the staged performance, KCCN SAC on Screen Supervisor, Gwang Min Lee, said its universal theme resonates across cultures, and encourages conversation about intergenerational understanding that is relevant in today’s fast-changing world.

“We hope the audience reflects on the value of long-term relationships. The film reminds us that small acts of care and communication can make a big difference, especially as people grow older. It also a gentle reminder to cherish our loved ones.”


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerians can now earn US Dollars from the comfort of their homes with Ultra-Premium domains, acquire them for as low as $1700 and profit as much as $25,000. Click here to learn how you can earn US Dollars consistently.


SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

The Chosen Season 6’ Is The Most Gruesome Filming Of The Series – Jenkins & Roumie

Next Post

Miley Cyrus’s Video Of ‘Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved’ Features Supermodel Naomi

Chinelo Chikelu

Chinelo Chikelu

You May Like

Miley Cyrus’s Video Of ‘Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved’ Features Supermodel Naomi
Entertainment

Miley Cyrus’s Video Of ‘Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved’ Features Supermodel Naomi

2025/07/04
Writer Laments Proliferation Of Sham Arts Festivals By Inexperienced Creatives
Entertainment

The Chosen Season 6’ Is The Most Gruesome Filming Of The Series – Jenkins & Roumie

2025/07/04
Writer Laments Proliferation Of Sham Arts Festivals By Inexperienced Creatives
Books & Arts

‘We Are Open To Music Collaboration Between Korea & Nigerian Artistes

2025/07/04
Books & Arts

KAPFEST 2025 Calls For Poetry Submissions

2025/07/04
Writer Laments Proliferation Of Sham Arts Festivals By Inexperienced Creatives
Books & Arts

Writer Laments Proliferation Of Sham Arts Festivals By Inexperienced Creatives

2025/07/04
Hardship: Islamic Body Tasks Tinubu, Others On Robust Economic Policies
Entertainment

JUST-IN: Diddy Cleared Of Sex Trafficking, Racketeering, Guilty Of Prostitution-linked Charge

2025/07/02
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Wike Accuses Amaechi’s Wife Of Misappropriating N4bn NDDC Funds

Cultism: Police Arrest Suspected Killer Of Vigilantes, 15 Others In Edo

Kano Gov Makes Fresh Appointments 

UEFA Slams Fines On Chelsea, Aston Villa, Barca, Others For Breach Of FFP

Additional States, Police, Others Top South-West Constitution Review Hearing In Lagos

Stop Your Bitterness, Shettima Loyal, Not Desperate, Presidency Tells Datti

Gov Mbah Tasks Journalists On Truth, Editorial Courage In AI Age

Ex-PDP Reconciliation Committee Chair Joins ADC In Gombe

Election Outcomes: Yiaga Africa Backs New INEC Guidelines, Seeks Amendments

Tinubu Celebrates Olubadan Oba Olakulehin At 90

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.