The Lower Depths
In 2009, it was "The Lower Depths", a play by Maxim Gorky considered to be one of the most important works of Russian Socialist realism, that drew Kim back to the theater. Kim made his first foray into producing plays with "Lee Gi-dong Gymnasium" in 2010 (which he also starred in), and its commercial success led him to establish the Kim Su-ro Project in 2011, which aims to produce original works by local playwrights. His first production, "Audacious Romance" starring Lee Hyun-jin, was a hit and laid the foundation for succeeding productions such as "Love Generation", and the musicals "Coffee Prince", "Black Mary Poppins", and "Agatha". Kim starred in another restaging of "The Lower Depths" in 2014, which is his company's ninth production.