Korea's first mega hit musical The Last Empress portrays the tragic life of Empress Myeongseong (1851-1895) of Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). True historical events from Empress Myeongseong's early marriage with Emperor Gojong (1852-1919) in 1866 to her assassination in 1895 are presented in highly dramatic fashion. The musical has been performed over 1,000 times and was also staged in New York and L.A.