White Cherryreceived numerous awards and recognition during its first run. It won for BestPlay at the Korea Theater Awards; was nominated for one of the Best SevenKorean Plays; selected by the Chosun Daily Critics as Best Play; grabbed BestPlay and Best Male Rookie of the year at the Dong-A Theater Award. White Cherry is a discussion of life asa prototype and the circularity of time, against the backdrop of geology andhorticulture, and presented a new possibility in Korean playwriting bybroadening the boundary of Science Drama. The playwright’s deep introspectionand the director’s skillful direction stand out.