For the past year, there have been signs of prosperity in the Korean musical scene as this genre finds its feet and expands. But as with anything, there have been some high and some low points.
Ten experts, including music critic Wohn Jong-won and columnist Choi Seung-yeon, share some notable stories from 2008 as they explore the challenges that face the industry as it continues to develop.
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Ten experts, including music critic Wohn Jong-won and columnist Choi Seung-yeon, share some notable stories from 2008 as they explore the challenges that face the industry as it continues to develop.
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Snapshot of a surprising cast
The career of Andy from the boy band Shinhwa seemed to have reached a high point when he starred in MBC TV’s reality show “We Got Married.”
So fans might well have been bemused when the teen idol signed up for a supporting role in “Polaroid” in July.
Although critics panned the musical, Andy’s performance was just about enough to charm otherwise disappointed audiences.
Andy wasn’t the only pop star to tread the boards. This year, many celebrities appeared on the musical scene.
K-pop singer Seung-ri and Dae-sung from idol band Big Bang appeared in musicals “Passing Rain” and “Cats,” joined by rocker Shin Hae-chul in “Maria Maria,” comedian Jeong Jun-ha and singer Kim Won-jun in “Radio Star” and singer Lee Ji-hoon in “Hamlet.”
Who will be the next celebrity to become a musical star?
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credits: JoongAng Ilbo
Snapshot of a surprising cast
The career of Andy from the boy band Shinhwa seemed to have reached a high point when he starred in MBC TV’s reality show “We Got Married.”
So fans might well have been bemused when the teen idol signed up for a supporting role in “Polaroid” in July.
Although critics panned the musical, Andy’s performance was just about enough to charm otherwise disappointed audiences.
Andy wasn’t the only pop star to tread the boards. This year, many celebrities appeared on the musical scene.
K-pop singer Seung-ri and Dae-sung from idol band Big Bang appeared in musicals “Passing Rain” and “Cats,” joined by rocker Shin Hae-chul in “Maria Maria,” comedian Jeong Jun-ha and singer Kim Won-jun in “Radio Star” and singer Lee Ji-hoon in “Hamlet.”
Who will be the next celebrity to become a musical star?
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credits: JoongAng Ilbo
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