Fragmented Memories and Multiple Personalities: French Play "Alter Ego(s)" to Premiere in Korea This September

The French play "Alter Ego(s)," which explores the human psyche through multiple personalities and fragmented memories within a single person, will have its first performance in Korea at Yes24 Stage 3 on September 6, 2026.

"Alter Ego(s)" is a psychological drama centered on the story of Stanley, who has blanks in his memory, and Wilbur, a psychiatrist interviewing him. The play traces how the multiple personalities within Stanley were formed and examines the various ways these personalities protect and coexist with one another.

The role of Stanley, who embodies several personalities within himself, will be performed by Lee Jaekyun, Lee Hwijong, and Jeong Hwi. The role of the psychiatrist Wilbur, who delves into Stanley’s memories and inner world during their sessions, will be portrayed by Kim Jeongmin, Hwang Eunhoo, and Son Jiyoon.

Director Kim Yeonmin commented, "This is a work that allows audiences to experience the observation of an invisible inner self." Having frequently dealt with narratives of space and memory, Kim this time focuses more on the process by which a person's memories, inner self, and personalities are formed, rather than on external events.

Director Kim added, "Whereas real-life cases often focus on specific crimes, this work looks into how a person's personality is formed and how it manifests. The key difference between true events and this play is that it depicts the survival instincts that arise to overcome unbearable memories." Kim further explained, "I hope audiences see this as an exploration of how our inner worlds are structured, why these personalities must come into being, and how they protect one another."

"Alter Ego(s)" was selected for the 2026 Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture Creative Arts Support Program. The play will run at Yes24 Stage 3 until November 22, 2026.

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