In the 1930s, Gyeongseong (modern-day Seoul) was a city of contrasts—an era marked by oppression yet brimming with an unyielding passion for culture and the arts. As diplomats and foreign visitors arrived, Western influences began to take root, giving rise to cultural spaces such as coffeehouses, theaters, and hotels that showcased performances and films.

The McKithan Hotel was completed in 1939, poised to become the most luxurious hotel in Seoul.

With its elegant coffeehouse and a state-of-the-art performance hall, the hotel was set to become a vibrant hub where intellectuals gathered and new cultural experiences flourished. However, on the eve of its grand opening, the outbreak of World War II forced its sudden closure. The hotel was sealed off from the world, left abandoned, and eventually forgotten by time.

Now, 86 years later, in 2025, the McKithan Hotel reopens its doors. Those who enter will find themselves immersed in an extraordinary journey, each experiencing a dreamlike story uniquely their own.