Original Musical 'Marie Curie' Starring Ok Juhyeon and Kim Sohyang Opens in July

[Asia Economy Reporter Byunghee Park] The original musical "Marie Curie," starring musical actors Ok Juhyeon and Kim Sohyang as the protagonist 'Marie Curie,' will open on July 30 at the Hongik University Daehangno Art Center Grand Theater.

The musical "Marie Curie" highlights the life of 'Marie Curie,' who overcame adversity and hardships amid social prejudices as a woman and immigrant. It tells the story of a female scientist's growth and overcoming challenges as she confronts fear and faces the world with confidence. After a tryout performance in December 2018, it premiered this February at the Chungmu Art Center. This time, the production plans to offer a richer stage by expanding the scale and enhancing the live band from five to seven members.

Kim Sohyang and Ok Juhyeon have been cast as 'Marie Sklodowska Curie,' the renowned scientist who discovered radium and agonizes after learning of its harmful effects. 'Marie Curie' is a character who constantly struggles after witnessing the tragic truths brought about by her lifelong research.

Kim Heera, who has showcased her versatility in musicals like "Fan Letter" and plays such as "Press Guidelines," and Lee Bomso-ri, known for her delicate acting in musicals like "Chami" and "Notre Dame de Paris," will appear on stage as 'Anne Kowalski.' Both Kim Heera and Lee Bomso-ri played the role of 'Anne' in the February premiere. Anne is a character who grows through adversity to prove human dignity against immense power.

Kim Chanho and Yang Seungri passionately portray 'Ruben Dupont,' the self-made businessman and CEO of 'Undark,' who utilized radium. Park Youngsoo and Lim Byeol have been cast as 'Pierre Curie,' Marie Curie's fellow scientist and husband who fully supports her research. Park Youngsoo rejoined this season after participating in the tryout performance.

Additionally, Kim Ahyoung, noted for her distinctive performance in the musical "Julie and Paul," and Lee Yeji, praised for her restrained acting in the play "Laundry," will return to the stage as the factory worker 'Josh Varda' and Marie Curie's daughter 'Irene Curie,' respectively.

Meanwhile, Jang Minsu, who was active in the musical "Fan Letter," and Lee Sangwoon, who appeared in "Grease," have been cast as 'Paul Betany/Hospital Director.' Judaon, who performed in the musical "Interview," and Seo Hyewon, who appeared in "Letters for You," will passionately perform as 'Amelie Majewski/Louise Boronska.' Also, Jo Hoon, who appeared in the play "Round Trip Letter," and Song Sanghoon, active in musicals like "Pungwolju," will share the roles of 'Marcin Lipinski/Doctor Chagall Martin.'

The musical "Marie Curie" was selected for the 2017 "Glocal Musical Live" Season 2, a creative musical contest hosted by the production company Live, and underwent a year-long development process. It was subsequently selected for the 2018 New Works of the Year and the 2019 Repertoire of the Year by the Korea Arts Council's Performing Arts Creation Studio, leading to its tryout and premiere performances.

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