Mata Hari (마타하리) is a Korean original musical first presented by EMK Musical Company, set 37 years after the death of Mata Hari. The story begins at the "Paris Museum of Anatomy," where her head was to be publicly displayed but mysteriously vanishes, leaving an old man to recount her life. The narrative delves into her journey, exploring the questions: Who was she, and why was she destined to unrest even after death?

Set during the Belle Époque, the vibrant and affluent era in Paris, the story introduces Margaretha, a destitute woman found by Anna, who takes her in and learns of her tragic past. Drawing inspiration from Javanese dances performed by women who gave Margaretha courage, the two reinvent her as "Mata Hari." Through her sacred temple dances, Mata Hari becomes the world’s first renowned strip dancer and rises to international fame.

Her life takes a turn when she meets Armand, a pure-hearted and free-spirited pilot, who brings her true happiness for the first time. However, the outbreak of World War I shakes the Belle Époque era and diminishes her popularity. Caught in the political schemes of Defense Minister Painlevé and the jealousy of Colonel Ladoux of the French intelligence, Mata Hari is falsely branded a "spy," leading to the tragic end of her life.

With lyrics by Jack Murphy and music by Frank Wildhorn, Mata Hari combines historical intrigue, romance, and betrayal, highlighting the rise and fall of a misunderstood icon.