K-Drama Stars Who Also Appear in Musicals: Park Hae Soo, Uhm Ki Joon, More [Updated 2023]
Apart from their versatility and amazing range when it comes to their acting performances, some K-Drama stars owe their top notch skills to their years of experience as musical actors.
If you've ever wondered why these actors seamlessly synchronize with their roles, this is because they have been a part of countless musicals in the height of their careers.
Here are four amazing actors who also conquer the theater stage. Keep on reading.
Uhm Ki Joon
Who would ever believe that the "Little Women" villain Uhm Ki Joon is a theater star? The actor has joined numerous musicals since his debut including "Richard III," "Grease" and "The Count of Monte Cristo," to name a few.
All thanks to his unrivaled performances, Uhm Ki Joon was able to diversify his horizon, dominating not only the musical stage but also the film industry.
While he's booked and busy with terrestrial television works, he still takes part in musicals. In particular, he joined the South Korean run of "Werther" in 2020.
Jo Jung Suk
It's common knowledge that Jo Jung Suk has a great voice, thanks to being one of the vocalists of the band "Mido and Parasol" in the smash hit series "Hospital Playlist."
However, not many know that the actor is also a theater star.
Jo Jung Suk has acted in numerous musicals up until this writing including "The Nutcracker," "Organ in My Heart" and "Spring Awakening," among others.
Jo Jung Suk's most memorable theatrical role up until this writing is his portrayal of the German queer rockstar Hedwig in the "Hedwig and The Angry Inch" musical in 2015.
Yoo Yeon Seok
Unlike the previously mentioned actors, Yoo Yeon Seok began his career in the film scene first before branching out into the theater stage.
The actor rose to stardom after starring in the megahit dramas "Reply 1994," "Hospital Playlist" and "Dr. Romantic."
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Yoo Yeon Seok made his theatrical debut in 2015 in the musical "Le Passe-Muraille. He also took on the role of Hedwig in "Hedwig and The Angry Inch" in its 2017 run.
One of his most iconic roles is Monty Navarro in the musical comedy "A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder" in the 2019, 2021 and 2022 South Korean runs.
Park Hae Soo
Park Hae Soo, who's widely known for his roles in the international series "Squid Game" and "Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area," is also a theater star.
Although he doesn't look like it, the actor has a soulful voice that landed him the roles in more than 25 musicals including "Frankenstein," "Macbeth" and "The Chorus - Oedipus."
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Following the success of his recent projects "Phantom" and "Narco-Saints," the 48-year-old actor landed the role of Mephistopheles in the tragic play "Faust" which began its run earlier this 2023.
