<With Teacher Issue PICK> The narrative is alive - a K-musical that the world is paying attention to

2025-01-25 04:41:04

In today's slightly special lecture, Professor Nam Gyeong-ju of Hongik University's Department of Performing Arts, a first-generation musical actor who has written the history of popularizing Korean musicals by gracing the musical stage for over 40 years through works such as , , and , appeared as a speaker.

Korean musicals are rapidly expanding into the world based on solid scripts and outstanding production capabilities.

Not only did it enter the 'One Million Club' by recording sales of more than $1.28 million within three weeks of its opening, but it also achieved the feat of becoming the first Korean-produced musical to win Best Costume and Best Lighting at the 2024 Tony Awards.

Interest in Korean original musicals in the overseas musical market is increasing day by day.

Korean musicals are proving their power on the world stage, including , which was officially invited to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in England, which was presented on the West End stage, and which opened its Broadway premiere after an eight-year development process and is gaining word of mouth.

Professor Nam Gyeong-ju expressed regret, saying, “Looking at the current musical market, the musical market has become active, but the diversity of works seems to have decreased.”

 

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