Musical 'Frankenstein' Returns After 3 Years

Musical 'Frankenstein'

The myth of Korean original musicals, 'Frankenstein,' will premiere its fourth season on the 24th at 7:30 PM at Blue Square Shinhan Card Hall. The opening cast includes Jeon Dong-seok (Victor), Park Eun-tae (Henri/Monster), Ha-na (Julia), Seo Ji-young (Ellen), Lee Hee-jung (Stephan), and Kim Dae-jong (Lunge).

The musical 'Frankenstein' is based on Mary Shelley's novel published in 1818. Through the story of a man who tried to become a god and a creature who longed to be human, the musical invites reflection on human selfishness and the essence of life, earning great love from audiences.

When it premiered in 2014, 'Frankenstein' won a total of nine awards at the 8th 'The Musical Awards,' including 'Musical of the Year' and 'Original Musical of the Year,' and recorded astonishing seat occupancy rates every season.

Additionally, during its 2016 revival, it surpassed 10 billion KRW in sales within 10 weeks of opening, setting the record for the highest single-season sales. Furthermore, in January 2017, it signed a licensing contract with Japan's major production company Toho Production, achieving outstanding box office success locally and rewriting the history of Korean musicals.

The musical 'Frankenstein' is a masterpiece that has created its own fandom with its gripping story, well-structured development, and overwhelming music where every song?such as 'Murderer,' 'Monologue,' 'Regret,' 'The Great History of Life Creation Begins,' 'Living,' 'I Am a Monster,' 'The Only Future,' and 'In Your Dream'?has become a classic. Its innovative character setting of one actor playing two roles also contributed to its success.

The musical 'Frankenstein' will be performed at Blue Square Shinhan Card Hall from the 24th until February 20th of next year.

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