Actors rehearse for the musical adaptation of "Goong" [Group 8]
Song Byeong-joon hopes "'Goong' will set a good example for musical adaptation of dramas"
"Everybody makes mistakes on the stage. Don't try to make it obvious when you make one. Don't stick your tongue out because you got it wrong". In the rehearsal room at the basement of Chungmu Art Hall, some 40 male and female actors dance to music under the direction of choreographer Oh Jae-ik. Number 46, 92, 116... These people are the contestants for the second audition of musical "Goong", which premieres September 3 in Theater "Yong" at the National Museum of Korea. After the first audition, for which some 300 people applied, 80 people who made the second round were split into two teams and were tested again in dancing, singing and acting all day. ...More
By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter
Cable channel Story on is bringing its new program "Super Mom" for the growing number of mothers balancing family and career.
Starring comedian
Jo Hye-ryeon, actress
Lee Sang-ah, musical star Choi Jeong-won-I and English tutor Park Hyun-young, the eight-episode "real variety" program is aiming to bring busy mothers and their children closer together.
"Education is one of the main priorities among mothers, and so we hope to offer advice and entertainment for those who are juggling two balls at once, their work and their children", Stephanie Lee, the executive director of Story on, told reporters at a press conference Monday in central Seoul.
During the short clip of the first episode, the four children of the hostesses expressed their feelings of having a busy mom.
"It's frustrating when people recognize my mother", complaine...
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"Cats": The Korean production of the world-famous musical "Cats" is running through Jan. 18 at Charlotte Theater in Jamsil-dong, Seoul. Featuring singer and actress Ok Ju-hyun as Grizabella and Dae-sung from boy band Big Bang as Rum Tum Tuger, the sexy and rebellious cat. Tickets are from 40,000 won to 120,000 won. For more information, call (02) 501-7888 orvisit http://www.musicalcats.co.kr
"The Nutcracker": The children's version of the old classic has been receiving positive responses from audiences since premiering in 2005, thanks to its fresh setting that has helped enhance the understanding of younger viewers. The show has narrator "Heart Fairy" guide the audience through the show, explaining to them what is happening on stage. "The Nutcracker" musical will run through Jan. 18 at Seoul Kyoyuk Munhwa Hoewkwan in Yangjae-dong, Seoul. For more information, call (02) 738-8289 or visit www.i-pmc.co.kr
"Rocky Horror Show": The cult musical created by British writer Richard O'Brien, which premiered in 1973, is still considered one of the most provocative works in the genre. The production is often referred to as the cult rock version of "Frankenstein" and "Dracula" combined, with extraordinary imagination added in. For the local version's sixth run, four different actors - Hong Rok-gi, Song Yong-jin, Kang Tae-eul, and Kim Tae-han - will be co-starring in the lead role, Dr. Frank-n-Furter, each portraying different elements of the character. The show will be held in Theater SH, Daehangno through Jan. 18. Tickets run from 40,000 won to 55,000 won. For further information, call (02) 501-1670.
"Singles": The musical adaptation of the mega-hit homemade movie of the same title - well-liked by audiences since premiering in 2007 - will return to the theater until Jan. 18. Starring singer
Andy from group Shinhwa and
Lee Seong-jin from group NRG as the leading role Jung-jun, the show will deal with the lifestyle, friendship and love of singles in their late 20s to 30s. The show will be staged at Baekam Art Hall in Samsung-dong, Seoul. For more information, call (02) 764-8760.
"
Really Really Like You": The hit homemade musical dealing with the love between two highschool teachers set to the 70s will be showing for the second time starting Jan. 8 at Theater Yong at National Museum of Korea in Yongsan-gu, S...
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Actor
Park Si-hoo will host his first ever fan meeting with the launch of his official fan club. The fan club opening event will be held near Hongik University next month on the 2nd. Approximately 200 fans will attend the event which will feature Kang Yoo-mi as the emcee and guests
Choi Jung-won, Baek Sung-hyun, Namolla Family, and others.
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Kim Jeong-hoon, who decided to stop his studies at Seoul National University Dental School to become an entertainer, is putting on the white gown after all. The new SBS Wednesday Thursday drama 'Manyeo Yuhui' ("
A Witch in Love"), will be broadcasted, starring
Kim Jeong-hoon as a thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon.
Kim Jeong-hoon entered Seoul National University Dental School in 1998, but withdrew from the university in 2003 after finishing 4 semesters to pursue a career as a singer/actor full-time. He declared several leave of absences as a registered student while he was a member of the popular music group UN with
Choi Jung-won.
After his ...
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