This Week's Cultural News

This musical is about five men whose goal is to join the elite group of the Hwarang.

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[Interview : ] "Hello. We are Hwarang, the superstars from Seorabeol!"

The Hwarang existed in the kingdom of Silla. Only men who were of good social, physical and intelligent standing could apply, and that is reflected right on stage.

[Interview : Seong Cheon-mo, Director] "The Hwarang were a group of soldiers, but the five Hwarang in the play are severely lacking in skills. The musical is about the hardships they face on their way to becoming a true Hwarang".

The Hwarang usually seen on TV are shown as strong and decisive. However, the Hwarang in the eponymous musical are immature young men, and this in itself is one of the musical's most memorable aspects.

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[Interview : ] "The first night at Seorabeol makes my heart flutter".

[Interview : Kim Hyeong-gyun, Actor] "My character in the musical, Yu-oh, has a rebellious streak, and Choi Mu-yeol, the executive producer of the musical, requested that I portray an image similar to that of James Dean".

90% of all audience members is made up of women!

[Interview : Kim Seong-gyeom, Actor] "I believe that our musical is popular among women because the actors are very handsome, and they can directly interact with the audience".

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[Interview : ] "Scars form, then heal, and more scars form on top".

"Hwarang" is popular not only because its actors look great. The touching lyrics combined with beautiful melodies captivate everyone sitting in the theater.

[Interview : Kim Ri-won-I, Audience member] "I enjoyed the songs. The actors could sing well, and they looked great".

Be sure not to miss the ups and downs and the dreams and hopes of five young and attractive men in the musical "Hwarang"!

Cheol-min [철민] is a successful boxer, but because of his emotional scars, he cannot open his heart to other people. One day, Jeong-hwa [정화], a beautiful woman, appeared in front of him. However, despite her cheerfulness and unlimited energy, she is steadily going blind due to an accident in the past.

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[Interview : ] "If I do this, I feel like I can see you".

Cheol-min puts everything he has on the line for the sake of Jeong-hwa's hospital fees.

Cheol-min will do anything to protect Jeong-hwa and their love, while Jeong-hwa is constantly torn by her impending blindness and her happiness.

Don't miss this beautiful and sad love story in "Always".

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[Interview : ] "She can't hear me leaving".

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[Interview : ] ""Hey you, Doh Wan-deuk!""

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[Interview : ] ""Whoa! Hey, Doh Wan-deuk!""

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[Interview : ] ""Why are you bothering me

Wan-deuk [완득] is a delinquent who talks with his fists. Dong-ju [동주] is an extremely nosy homeroom teacher. Nothing but laughter ensues when these two cross paths!

Sometimes these two act as bitter enemies, and yet at other times, they are as close as family.
Don't miss this fun, upcoming movie this autumn, "Punch"!