Tongyeong's Famous Artists

Ryu Chi-jin

  • 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.