Hello. This is <Realworld EXP.>. The curtain has finally risen on the immersive theater <Hotel Pygmalion> planned by Realworld. It's already generating such hot interest that all sessions are sold out. To uncover the secret behind its popularity, we visited the preview event held at Realworld Seongsu first.
Please note that this preview was primarily a beta test for Realworld members, so there may be differences from the actual performance content. If you don't want any spoilers whatsoever, please skip reading this article and go straight to watch the performance. The booking site is prepared at the bottom of this page.
What is <Hotel Pygmalion>?
The year 2044, an era when androids have been commercialized. Participants become agents of the mega-corporation 'Elysion' and must infiltrate a mysterious party. This is because intelligence has been obtained that a high-risk android will appear. What secrets are hidden in <Hotel Pygmalion>?
Beyond the intriguing synopsis, there are more reasons why <Hotel Pygmalion> is special. It's a limited-time theme that can only be enjoyed in October, special drinks are prepared, and most importantly, it's an immersive performance with six actors. Moreover, the fact that only about 20 people can enjoy it privately through advance reservations is also an attractive point.
<Hotel Pygmalion> Entry & Intro
One afternoon before the main performance, a long line formed in front of Realworld Seongsu. It was for the <Hotel Pygmalion> beta test for Realworld members. The store front was bustling with members, catching the attention of passersby.
When performance time arrived, members entered Realworld Seongsu. Soon, an intro video played on the TV. Participants become agents of the mega-corporation 'Elysion' and must find the escaped android 'Missing.' While exposing their whereabouts, Missing remains elusive and hard to catch. Through secretly obtained intelligence, they discover that Missing will attend Hotel Pygmalion's opening party.
Finding Information About 'Missing'
After watching the intro video, you can collect information by finding clues hidden throughout Realworld Seongsu. While I can't explain in detail to avoid spoilers, based on the collected information, you can make deductions about Missing and Hotel Pygmalion, the setting of the story. After this warming-up stage ends, it's party time and you head back down to the first floor.
The Real Beginning of 'Hotel Pygmalion'
Upon entering the first-floor party venue, a bellboy greets the audience and 'Realworld Seongsu' has transformed into 'Hotel Pygmalion.' It feels like being in an upscale hotel lounge. The audience puts on masks, receives welcome drinks, and has networking time with other guests.
Then 'Pygmalion,' the manager of 'Hotel Pygmalion,' appears. With a small opening performance, 'Pygmalion' explains that the staff of 'Hotel Pygmalion' are androids, and through this opening party, guests can experience these androids. From now on, the audience is divided into several groups to meet the androids of 'Hotel Pygmalion.'
True to an immersive performance, various interactions with actors are prepared. Audience members can dance with dealers, solve psychological test questions with bartenders, and secretly observe the story's progression from the outside. Together with the actors, they gradually uncover the secrets of 'Hotel Pygmalion,' which only appeared glamorous on the surface.
As the story progresses, the conflict between those trying to hide secrets and those trying to uncover them intensifies. What secrets are really hidden in this 'Hotel Pygmalion'? Will the audience be able to discover them? And where will the ending lead? Carrying all these questions, when everyone gathers back on the first floor, the conclusion is revealed.
Realworld's Immersive Theater Finally Complete
The mission given to the audience has finally been completed. Like a storm has passed, there's quite an afterglow remaining in the performance venue after the party ends. While I can't go into detail, having experienced Realworld's immersive theater 'Hotel Pygmalion,' I can evaluate it as a significantly advanced work compared to the previous immersive piece 'Montage Sequence'!
Shall we take a look at the on-site video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP5EAFqoq_I
Now, shall we look at the reviews from preview participants? The reviews are quite vivid, as if the afterglow of the performance hasn't faded.
It was so much fun!! It's a bit disappointing that you can't see everything depending on which route you choose, but that's also the charm that gives freedom and makes you think~ The actors' performances were so good, especially the actor who played OO was amazing!!
The immersion was truly the best!! From the story understanding right up to the final cookie, the interior design, acting, and puzzles were all perfect. I'll come back to do it again!! The actors' performances were excellent and captivating.
This was my first time doing an immersive game and it was very interesting and fascinating. I want to participate again. Realworld rocks!!! Next time, it would be great if there was a project where we follow murder cases with Detective Conan.
Precautions Before Viewing & Booking Information
Due to the nature of immersive theater, active participation from the audience is essential, which I hope you know before attending. If you watch the story with a passive attitude, you won't be able to uncover the hotel's secrets. Talk to the actors and actively follow them around, transforming into an agent who has infiltrated 'Hotel Pygmalion'!
Realworld's immersive theater 'Hotel Pygmalion' runs for the month of October only. For reservations, please refer to the booking site below. In particular, there's a possibility that canceled tickets may become available, so don't miss out.
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