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Old Man's Dream Webtoon Gets Stage Play Adaptation in 2026
posted on by Wonhee Cho
Won-dal Baek's webtoon Old Man's Dream will be adapted into a stage play set to premiere at the LG Art Center Seoul U+ Stage from January 9 to March 22, 2026.
The story follows Bomhee, who runs a small art studio, and her encounter with Chunae, an elderly woman who comes to have her own portrait painted. Their meeting unfolds into a touching exploration of life, memory, and human connection. The webtoon has been praised for its emotional depth and relatability, earning a reputation as one of the most moving “life webtoons.”
According to production company Soo Company, the stage adaptation will depict universal themes across generations — from the lives of seniors facing the end of life, to a middle-aged daughter with distant parents, and a teenager struggling to understand her stepmother.
Veteran actors Young-ok Kim, Yong-lim Kim, and Sook Son will share the role of the spirited grandmother Chunae. The role of Bomhee, the art studio owner who rediscovers her long-forgotten dreams, will be played by Hee-ra Ha, Il-hwa Lee, and Eun-jung Shin.
The staff stated the play Old Man's Dream aims to deliver a warm and emotional theatrical experience that captures the essence of the beloved webtoon.
The original webtoon, created by Won-dal Baek, was serialized on Naver WEBTOON in 2023.
Currently, an official English version of the webtoon is not available. WEBTOON has released Baek's The Artist Salieri webtoon in English.
Source: New Daily (Sung-ah Shin)
