The major hit MBC drama "Dae jang geum", which received an explosive reaction from viewers throughout Asia, will be made into a musical. Titled "The Great Jangguem", a musical version of the TV drama will entertain theatergoers at the Seoul Arts Center from May 26 to June 16.
On Monday, MBC, one of Korea's three major broadcasters, and its joint production partner PMC Production held a showcase for the press at a hotel in Seoul, unveiling five songs from the much anticipated domestic production.
The musical adaptation of a period TV drama has received attention from media since last year, raising speculation of whether the musical will be as successful as the drama.
The TV drama "Dae jang geum" was phenomenally successful in 2003, garnering an average of 50 percent of Korean viewers.
The 54-episode drama also made a huge contribution to spreading Hallyu, or Korean Wave, as it was exported to over 50 countries around the world.
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