[news] Korean Pop Idol Makes Shaky Start in Musical

Having well-known singers and actors on the theater stage is a formula for success in musicals and plays, but the trend has become so prevalent that it seems almost passe.

Still, public attention was generated when two members of the popular Korean boy band Super Junior - Kang-in and Hee-chul - decided to make their musical debut in "Xanadu," sharing the lead role.

The show - a 1960s movie turned into a Broadway musical about a muse who comes to the human world and finds true love - seemed to be a perfect match for the pop idols.

Although Super Junior fans eagerly awaited the musical, there was a lingering doubt about whether the young stars could sing and act.

Prior to the show`s opening, the two pop idols seemed determined to showcase their talent for musical acting. They even said that they would rehearse far more than required to disprove the claim that they got the roles because of their boy-band success.

In last Tuesday`s performance, in which Kang-in played the main character Sonny, he succeeded in drawing his fans to the theater. A number of doe-eyed teenage girls could be seen gazing at their idol.

Kang-in made a strong presence on the stage with his cute appearance and trademark smile, to wild response from his fans. But he did not seem fully prepared for the show, which required a combination of singing, acting and roller skating. In most scenes, the main characters are on roller skates, due to the show`s unusual setting.

Kang-in`s singing and acting was far from professional, falling short of the level you would expect, and he gave the impression that he was not comfortable with his performance.

Kang-in was also shaky when skating - at one point he tripped and almost wiped out, prompting chuckles from the audience.

Kang-in`s less-than-impressive performance raised questions about the musical industry`s preference for high-profile entertainers from other fields, even if their presence does help ticket sales.

Meanwhile, the "Panadu" seats - where people could watch the show up close to the actors, who would occasionally come and play with them - were a refreshing experiment as audiences seated in the special section enjoyed interacting with actors.

"Xanadu" will run through Nov. 23 at Doosan Art Center in Yeonji-dong, northern Seoul.

cr: asianbite

i think he is very nervous because that is his first time to act on stage play..
fans should give him a chance.. besides..
there is always room for improvement.. right??

Arasso... arasso......
Now.... I really understand about "xanadu"

I wanna know..... the next news about Xanadu
They must be enjoy this event

Ah, Kangin oppa on skates? That's something i would love to watch! expresslove

So what if he nearly fell? Like they say, it is their debut performance in a musical, so they are bound to be nervous, and when you are nervous, you would be a little shaky. hmph

So it isn't Kangin oppa's fault~

I wouldn't mind paying more for the special seats, just for the attention of Heechul oppa and Kangin oppa~ Sigh~ fluttering

Thank you for sharing unnie!

performing in theater is way to different than in the big screen...
the pressure from having many audiences, expectations from them, the lines, and maybe the skates (hahahah~ miahn) makes him shake.... well don't judge him on his first performance... there is still another theater show they'll perform.. and let's see what will be the development from the first show...

KANGIN OPPA SARANGHAE~

it's oppas first time after all. (is it?)
they will improve ^^

ohh wow! Ö
sounds awesome. :]
good luck to them! amazed

well,, everyone will get nervous..
so does kangin oppa..
it is their first performance though..
i'm sure they will get better..
smiling

never thought that Kang In will nervous too
cause he looks strong laughinghard

but anyway that's okay for the first performance makingfun

he'll get better if he keep going on

HeeChul oppa, Kang In: HWAITING!! ahahahhaha

hhmmm...i wish i could watch this
theater in youtube....gosh^^
i'm so excited...XD..hehe...
heechul and kangin oppa so hardwork
in this even....hope 4 its future
success..hwaiting^^

sound cool...
good Luck!!

thanks for sharing!

KIBUM is

Oh.. poor kang-in.. maybe he's too nervous...

But i know he can make it.... :saranghaeyo:

Oppa... HWAITING!!! expresslove

omo..
can't wait to watch this..
must watch..but i'm kinda busy..
hoping i will have time soon..

[news] Korean Pop Idol Makes Shaky Start in Musical

[news] Korean Pop Idol Makes Shaky Start in Musical

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