March 30 (Reuters) – South Korea’s distinctive music style Okay-pop has been became a musical, “KPOP”, that can open on Broadway in New York later this yr.
Luna, a former member of Okay-pop group f(x), will make her Broadway debut within the present, which tells the story of varied Okay-pop superstars who’re getting ready for a particular one-night-only live performance.
However throughout the preparation, one of many stars, performed by Luna, goes by an inside battle that threatens to disrupt your entire business.
Present creator Helen Park mentioned she is working exhausting to honor each the artists and followers of the worldwide Okay-pop phenomenon.
Okay-Pop Star Luna attends a information convention to announce her Broadway debut in ‘KPOP, The Musical’ in New York Metropolis, U.S., March 30, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
“I believe my greatest concern has at all times been making a foul parody of the style,” mentioned Park. “(However) I believe we’ll get to a spot we’re pleased with it.”
Park described the setting as cut-throat, relentless in its pursuit of perfection, and stuffed with ardour, however finally a supply of pleasure for audiences, with transferring and stunning multimedia components.
“For these of you who already know and love Okay-pop music, this present goes to remind you why you fell in love with it within the first place. For these of you but to find Okay-pop, prepare, we’ll blow you away,” mentioned Luna, talking at a press convention on Wednesday.
“KPOP” is scheduled to start previews on Oct. 13 and formally open on Nov. 20 on the Circle within the Sq. Theatre in New York Metropolis.
Reporting by Alicia Powell; enhancing by Diane Craft
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