Hey there! Nice to meet you, I'm Park Seungpil, your guide for Jongno Modern Street Course 7. You might not have come across my name before, but after my introduction, that's about to change. Ever heard of the movie 〈Arirang〉? Na Woonkyu directed, starred in, and produced it. Well, I'm the owner of Danseongsa, the theater where that film was screened. In my younger days, I was known as 'Mr. Park, the management whiz in the theatrical world,' so my name occasionally popped up in the newspapers. Haha!

Maybe some would think, 'Is this guy bragging too much?' But that's just how I was when I was younger. Haha.
I've always loved performances since I was a kid. That's why I started 'Gwangmudae,' a group focused on traditional Korean performing arts. I was good in business, gathered funds, and then my interests grew. That's when I got into theater production, too.

As I got into theater production, I saw the need for a theater to stage these plays. Coincidentally, I acquired Danseongsa, a significant event in my life. While deeply involved in theater, I heard about the potential rise of 'motion pictures' in the future. Unable to stay still, I sought out Kim Dosan, known for his expertise in this field. I backed the production costs and collaborated on a project based on his skills.

The outcome was 〈Fight for Justice〉. It wasn't especially special; it was all about capturing the play into a motion picture. Later, when I learned it was considered Korea's first movie, I felt immensely proud, like I had contributed to history.

During that period, I believed I was expanding the horizons of theater and film production. However, I received news that hit me like a punch in the gut. It was about a Japanese producer adapting our traditional Korean novel 〈Chunhyangjeon〉 into a movie. Despite the widespread Japanese influence, I felt this wasn't acceptable. Thus, within Danseongsa, I set up a film unit and created 〈Janghwa Hongryeon-jeon〉. Luckily, it gained tremendous success, encouraging more Koreans to enter the film industry thereafter.

At Danseongsa, we showcased Na Woonkyu's 〈Arirang〉. I think many, amidst the frustrations of Japanese colonial rule, found solace in this film. That moved me to begin supporting Na Woonkyu, the director of 〈Arirang〉.

Quite impressive, isn't it? I suppose that'd warrant a few articles about me, Haha.

Thanks to a bit of recognition, I've had the honor of guiding Jongno Modern Street Course 7. I was confident I could guide through almost any place in Jongno, but when I saw the theme for this course was 'The Path of Revolution,' I admit, I felt a bit apprehensive.

Revolution - It does evoke a sense of passion within me. I might not define the revolution precisely, but I can share stories of those who worked to transform the world. I, too, aspired to make the world a better place. There might be aspects I'm not fully aware of, but I'll begin guiding you through 'The Path of Revolution,' thinking of it as a learning journey together.

Now I'm ready to depart, how about you? If you're prepared, let's walk together through Jongno Modern Street Course 7, 'The Path of Revolution.'