[HanCinema's News] "Hotel Del Luna" to Return as a Stage Musical
By William Schwartz | Published on
The South Korean stage production company ShowPLAY recently announced plans to turn the 2019 drama "Hotel Del Luna" into a stage musical. "Hotel Del Luna" starred Lee Ji-eun as the enigmatic operator of a supernatural hotel and Yeo Jin-goo as her new manager, alongside a large cast of colorful supporting characters. ShowPLAY is also considering plans to turn "Hotel Del Luna" into a concert with more of a focus on the music rather than the story.
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"Hotel Del Luna" was a broad hit for tvN in 2019, with ratings hitting a peak of 12%. However, the drama's biggest influence was felt in the way the ethereal costume design translated into real world trends, with whatever accessories Lee Ji-eun happened to be wearing one episode becoming a topic of discussion in fashion venues. ShowPLAY expects the musical version of "Hotel Del Luna" to start being staged sometime in 2022.
Written by William Schwartz
Staff writer. Has been writing articles for HanCinema since 2012, having lived in South Korea from 2011 to 2021. He is currently located in the Portland metropolitan area. William Schwartz can be contacted via william@hancinema.net, and is open to requests for content in future articles.