-- South Korean author and illustrator Jin DokGo is redefining the landscape of children’s literature with her multimedia picture book Dad, Let’s Go to a Musical!, now available in English as a Kindle eBook on Amazon.
First published in 2021, this innovative work offers a theatrical reading experience that fuses storytelling, illustration, and original music into a single immersive format. The story follows Ha-eun, a bright and curious young girl who dreams of becoming a musical actress after watching her aunt perform on television. Her first visit to a real theater with her father opens her eyes to the emotional power of live performance—an experience that leaves a lasting impact.
Written, illustrated, and composed (lyrics and music) entirely by Jin DokGo, the book reflects her deep passion for musical theater, despite having no formal training in music. Her interdisciplinary approach transforms the traditional picture book into a multi-sensory journey, inviting readers to not just read, but also hear and feel the emotional arcs of the narrative.
“Picture books can be more than stories on a page—they can be stages of their own,” says Jin. Structured like a classic musical—with an overture, rising action, climax, and finale—the book blurs the lines between reality and fiction as Ha-eun is drawn into a stage love story that gradually mirrors her own sense of wonder and imagination.
Dad, Let’s Go to a Musical! has garnered attention in South Korea as an educational and artistic resource, now used in schools and libraries across the country.
Since its release, the book has sold over 400 copies and continues to expand into new forms, including live readings, soundtrack productions, and intimate stage performances that bring the story to life through multiple artistic lenses.
In her most recent creative endeavor, Jin DokGo released the original single Night and Night on April 16 via YouTube Music and Amazon Music. The track, written and composed by Jin, carries forward the emotional sensibility of her book through music. The ISRC code for Night and Night is KRMIM2523327, and listeners can find the song under the album title Midnight Curtain.
Through a bold combination of literature, music, and performance, Jin DokGo continues to expand the boundaries of children’s storytelling—inviting young audiences to experience emotion, imagination, and creativity in new and meaningful ways.
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