A 17-Year-Old Boy Who Sees the Owner's Past When Touching Objects

Seoul Metropolitan Musical Group's Original Musical 'Wonder Boy' Opens on the 19th
Based on Kim Yeonsu's Novel. Director Kim Deokhee: "A Lyric Poem-like Work for Adults"

On the 4th, at the Seoul Municipal Musical Group rehearsal room in Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Jongno-gu, Seoul, actors Lee Hwijoong and Park Ranju are demonstrating key scenes during the open rehearsal of the musical 'Wonder Boy'. Photo by Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] "'Wonder Boy' is a lyrical poem for adults. It is a story about people living together with loss and pain. Although the original work is set in the 1980s, I believe it is a piece that resonates with today's audience."

On the 4th, Kim Deokhee, director of the Seoul Metropolitan Musical Company, made these remarks at the rehearsal site reveal of the original musical 'Wonder Boy.'

'Wonder Boy,' adapted from the novel of the same name by writer Kim Yeonsu, depicts the coming-of-age story of a 17-year-old boy who gains superpowers after an accident. Based on the original work, it tells the story of our past through the tales of characters with wounds. The production is also part of Sejong Center's Sync Next 22 season.

At this rehearsal reveal, Kim Beomjun (Seoul Metropolitan Musical Company) and Lee Hwijeong, who play the protagonist Wonder Boy/Jeong Hoon?who lost his father in an unfortunate accident and gained superpowers?alternated singing musical numbers with passionate performances.

Additionally, Lee Hyeran (Seoul Metropolitan Musical Company) and Park Ranjoo, who appear as Kangto, delivered delicate acting that left a deep impression. Kim Jicheol, playing the genius Suhyeong with extraordinary memorization skills; Go Junsik (Seoul Metropolitan Musical Company), portraying Kwon Daeryeong, a role that heightens the tension of the play; and Jung Eunyeong and Lee Jeongmin (both from Seoul Metropolitan Musical Company), playing the twin siblings with superpowers, along with other talented actors from the Seoul Metropolitan Musical Company and Daehangno, created an ensemble that raised expectations for the performance.

This work is the first original musical staged since Kim Deokhee took office as director of the Seoul Metropolitan Musical Company. It first met audiences as a reading performance in August last year during the 8th director project of the Korea National University of Arts Musical Academy. Directed by Park Junyoung, written by Seong Jaehyun, and composed by Park Yunsol, Kim Deokhee participated as a mentor at that time.

The performance runs until the 27th at Sejong Center S Theater. Ticket prices range from 40,000 to 60,000 KRW.

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