A comedian is forging a unique path in the South Korean stand-up scene, beginning with an impromptu comedy workshop. The artist, whose name has not been publicly released, explores themes of loss and inherited trauma in their work.

The comedian’s material centers around a family history marked by the death of a first child,followed by the birth of two more.This experience has instilled a profound sense of “original sin” in the performer, who identifies as someone born “because a baby was dead.” Their act doesn’t aim to find humor *in* the pain, but rather to present the pain itself, a deliberate artistic choice.

“I question performers who seem to aggressively seek out tragedy or violence for comedic effect,” the comedian stated in a recent interview. “We are already living within it. I admire authors like Lucian Burlin, but I’m wary of the impulse to ‘overcome’ pain. I’m more interested in acknowledging and dealing with the pain of others.”

The comedian is currently working on a short story collection and will be making their solo debut at the Seoul Comedy Club on November 30th and 31st. They express a readiness to share a wealth of personal material with audiences, anticipating both laughter and tears.

The Seoul Comedy Club is located in the Hongdae district of Seoul, a hub for independent arts and music. Tickets for the November 30th and 31st performances are available online thru Interpark Ticket, with prices ranging from 30,000 to 40,000 Korean Won (approximately $23-$31 USD).