Max Changmin is set to make his debut on the musical stage, taking on the lead role no less!
TVXQ‘s Max Changmin has been announced as part of the cast lineup for the much-anticipated musical “Benjamin Button.”
On March 25, EMK Musical Company revealed the cast members of the 2024 musical “Benjamin Button,” set to open on May 11 at the Sejong M Theater in Seoul. The upcoming masterpiece is based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, which also had a movie titled The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, starring Brad Pitt.
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Musical Benjamin Button
Set in the jazz era, Benjamin Button will look at the joy of life, the sadness of loss, and the human life that exists beyond time. Particularly, the titular character ages backwards.
EMK, which has produced well-made musical stages such as “Matahari,” “Excalibur,” “Frida,” and “Beethoven Secret,” is expected to expand the diversity of the Korean musical market by turning the award-winning movie into a musical.
TVXQ Changmin as Benjamin Button
Born in the form of an old man and growing in reverse, Benjamin Button will be played by Shim Changmin, popularly known as TVXQ’s main vocalist, Max Changmin. Musical actors Kim Jae Beom and Kim Sung Sik will also portray the titular role.
Debuting with the rising gods of the east in 2003, this will be Changmin’s musical debut, attracting lots of attention from the public. Notably, Changmin has proved himself worthy of all accolades as an unrivaled vocalist still in his prime. Through this musical debut, fans will be able to witness unseen charms from the idol, igniting the anticipation for his performance.
On the other hand, Kim So Hyang, Park Eun Mi, and Lee Areum Sol will play the role of the jazz club’s female singer, Bleu Lou Monnier. Ha Eun Seom and Kim Ji Seon will breathe life into the character of Mama. She is the owner of the jazz club. While Min Jae Wan and Park Kwang Seon will act as Jerry, Bleu’s manager.
Additionally, Song Chang Geun, Kang Eun Il, Goo Baek San, and Lee Seung Hyun will participate in the musical play. Shin Chae Rim and Park Kook Sun will portray the role of Myrtle.
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Benjamin Button Musical Release Date
Meanwhile, the Korean musical “Benjamin Button,” starring TVXQ’s Changmin, will open on May 11. The musical will be performed at the Sejong M Theater in Seoul. Fans will be able to see the musical until June 30, 2024.
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Source: SM Entertainment, Newsen
