Comedian Yoon Hyung-bin’s “Yoon Hyung-bin Theater,” a 15-year comedy hub, is closing this March. Launched in Busan in 2010 and moved to Seoul’s Hongdae area in 2015, it was Korea’s only dedicated open comedy venue.
Shows like “War with the Audience” won hearts, but shrinking crowds and operating costs took their toll. Yoon said, “Even during COVID-19, when comedians had no stage, I held on. Now, with KBS reviving ‘Gag Concert,’ it feels like the right time to step back.”
The final curtain falls on March 30. Stars like Shin Yoon-seung and Jo Soo-yeon from “Gag Concert,” plus rookies, honed their craft here. Yoon reflected, “Performing every week for 15 years was a joy,” thanking fans.
Some see it as “a bold move for comedy’s new era,” while others lament “losing a unique comedy space.” This closure marks the end of an era, leaving a bittersweet legacy.
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