K-pop stars catch the musical theatre bug


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Tiffany Young of Girls‘ Generation plays Roxie Park in 'Chicago'. Photo: Seensee Company

Over the past few years, K-pop idols have been expanding their horizon through onstage debuts, with more singers entering the world of musical theatre, which was once considered an elitist realm only for the classically trained.

The latest to make it on stage is Mamamoo‘s lead vocalist Solar, who made her debut in the titular role of Mata Hari in May. The cast included Chang-sub of boy band BTOB and rock band FT Island’s Lee Hong-ki, who played Armand, the male lead.

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