NEW Painters is Korea’s leading non-verbal art performance that combines media art, dance, and live drawing into a unique cultural experience. Through universal visual storytelling that transcends language barriers, the show captivates audiences of all ages and nationalities, establishing itself as one of Korea’s most representative tourism performances.
The performance brings world-famous masterpieces such as The Creation of Adam, Self-Portrait, and The Kiss to life through real-time drawing, dynamic choreography, and high-definition media art. Combining speed drawing, action painting, and multimedia performance, NEW Painters delivers a highly immersive experience filled with creativity, surprise, and entertainment.
The Painters has successfully completed world tours in 133 cities across 19 countries, including Japan, Taiwan, China, and many other destinations throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Today, the show is performed year-round at three dedicated theaters—two in Seoul and one at Gimhae Gaya Theme Park—welcoming both domestic and international visitors.
With more than one million visitors annually and over seven million cumulative audience members worldwide, The Painters has become one of Korea’s premier global performance brands. In addition to its resident performances, the show actively participates in tourism roadshows, international exhibitions, corporate events, MICE programs, festivals, and government-sponsored cultural events, contributing to the promotion of Korean culture and arts around the world.