As the film industry is, and probably always will be, the musical industry has become a huge magnet for young wannabe entertainers. From K-pop stars such as Ok Koo-hyun ("Aida") and Kim Tae-woo ("Altar Boyz") to film and television actors like Kim Jeong-hwa ("Mitbadageseo"), increasing numbers of star entertainers are seeking to boast their versatility through the genre.
Thanks largely to their popularity, musical dramas starring them have always been successes. It, however, doesn't mean that everyone involved is happy, nor is it good for the industry in the long run.
"Musical dramas need their own specialized talent", Nam Kyeong-joo, 41, one of the biggest musical stars who has dedicated nearly all of his entire career to the genre, said in a recent interview with The Korea Herald. "Being a musical actor takes more than decent singing skills, which means singing, dancing and acting should all be in harmony".
Nam said that he isn't totally against the idea of featuring star en...
To participate to HanCinema, you must sign up or log in. Sign up, Why ? |
|
Twitter
Actress 
All the pictures
