From Villain to 'The Last Snowman'... Actor Kim Heewon's Transformation

Narration Role in National Chorus's Choral Play 'Majimak Nunsaram'
Joined the Work Through Connection with Composer Choi Woo-jung from Daehangno Days

Actor Kim Hee-won, who narrated in the National Chorus's choral play "The Last Snowman." Photo by National Chorus

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] Actor Kim Heewon, who left a deep impression with his villain roles in films such as 'The Man from Nowhere,' will take the stage as an emotional narrator.

The National Chorus announced on the 24th that it will premiere the world debut of 'The Last Snowman,' centered on the work 'The Snowman Suicide Case' by composer Choi Woojung and poet Choi Seungho.

Premiering at 7:30 PM on the 30th at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall, 'The Last Snowman' is a restructured work based on the poem 'The Snowman Suicide Case' by poet Choi Seungho, who has recently been receiving great attention. Composer Choi Woojung's music is added to create a new form of choral musical drama for the audience.

Composer Choi Woojung, who is nurturing future talents at Seoul National University College of Music, has previously communicated with audiences through works with profound themes such as the musical 'Gwangju,' operas '1945,' and 'As the Moon Walks on Water.'

This performance draws attention with actor Kim Heewon taking on the narration. Kim Heewon was personally recruited by Professor Choi to join the work, and the two are known to have formed a connection through theatrical performances in Daehangno in the past.

'The Last Snowman' emphasizes dramatic elements further by incorporating video and directing elements to more effectively convey the work's message to the audience, explained the National Chorus.

The National Chorus is presenting a variety of programs under the theme '2022 Summer Choral Festival,' offering a wide range of genres from classical to choral musical drama to approach the general public in an easy and friendly manner. As the first series of the '2022 Summer Choral Festival,' the National Chorus presented the 'Sea Symphony,' the first symphony by British representative Romantic composer Vaughan Williams, on the 12th.

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