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01of 19Courtesy of KPOP MusicalKPOPmarked its opening celebration on Nov. 20 ahead of the show’s official opening night on Nov. 27 at New York City’s Circle in the Square Theatre. The show is the first completely original musical on Broadway this season and features music from composer Helen Park, who is the first female Asian composer on Broadway. Read on to learn more about the 18 performers making their Broadway debuts inKPOP.
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Courtesy of KPOP Musical
KPOPmarked its opening celebration on Nov. 20 ahead of the show’s official opening night on Nov. 27 at New York City’s Circle in the Square Theatre. The show is the first completely original musical on Broadway this season and features music from composer Helen Park, who is the first female Asian composer on Broadway. Read on to learn more about the 18 performers making their Broadway debuts inKPOP.
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Julia Abueva (Sonoma)
03of 19Bohyung (Tiny)Courtesy of KPOP MusicalBohyung is a veteran K-Pop star, debuting as a member of SPICA as well as performing as a solo artist. She has performed at KCON LA, KCON Abu Dhabi, Rainbow Festival, Immortal Songs, King of Mask Singer, amongst others.
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Bohyung (Tiny)
Bohyung is a veteran K-Pop star, debuting as a member of SPICA as well as performing as a solo artist. She has performed at KCON LA, KCON Abu Dhabi, Rainbow Festival, Immortal Songs, King of Mask Singer, amongst others.
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Jinwoo Jung (Juny, u/s Jae Ik)
05of 19Jiho Kang (Lex)Courtesy of KPOP MusicalJiho Kang was born in Seoul and grew up in Seattle. He loves K-POP, singing and, most recently, dancing. In his free time, he enjoys cats, yoga, and League of Legends. Many thanks to his families, both biological and chosen, and Nick.
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Jiho Kang (Lex)
Jiho Kang was born in Seoul and grew up in Seattle. He loves K-POP, singing and, most recently, dancing. In his free time, he enjoys cats, yoga, and League of Legends. Many thanks to his families, both biological and chosen, and Nick.
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Amy Keum (Ivy, u/s MwE)
07of 19James Kho (Wooyeon)Courtesy of KPOP MusicalKho is NY-based actor, choreographer, and dancer. He has worked with world-class artists and companies such as BTS, PNation, and FMEntertainment. His theater appearances includeBeyond BabelandDaydreamers. James thanks his family, friends, and the Asian-artist trailblazers and community for their constant support and inspiration. Maraming salamat!
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James Kho (Wooyeon)
Kho is NY-based actor, choreographer, and dancer. He has worked with world-class artists and companies such as BTS, PNation, and FMEntertainment. His theater appearances includeBeyond BabelandDaydreamers. James thanks his family, friends, and the Asian-artist trailblazers and community for their constant support and inspiration. Maraming salamat!
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09of 19Joshua Lee (Timmy X)Courtesy of KPOP MusicalLee is a recent graduate from Harvard University where he received a B.A. in Computer Science. In college, Joshua was heavily involved in the dance and a cappella community and is delighted to be making his Broadway debut with KPOP. Outside of theater, he enjoys woodworking, piloting and camping.
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Joshua Lee (Timmy X)
Lee is a recent graduate from Harvard University where he received a B.A. in Computer Science. In college, Joshua was heavily involved in the dance and a cappella community and is delighted to be making his Broadway debut with KPOP. Outside of theater, he enjoys woodworking, piloting and camping.
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11of 19Lina Rose Lee (Swing)Courtesy of KPOP MusicalProudly born and raised in South Korea. Off-Broadway:Green Card(Theatre At St Clements). Regional:Joseph… Dreamcoat(MSMT). All Glory to God. Love & thanks to Kpop family, 엄마, 아빠, 연진언니, and 미스터덤보!♥ Dreams do come true.
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Lina Rose Lee (Swing)
Proudly born and raised in South Korea. Off-Broadway:Green Card(Theatre At St Clements). Regional:Joseph… Dreamcoat(MSMT). All Glory to God. Love & thanks to Kpop family, 엄마, 아빠, 연진언니, and 미스터덤보!♥ Dreams do come true.
12of 19Timothy H. Lee (Swing)Courtesy of KPOP MusicalNational Tour:Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Regional:Newsies(Gateway),Mamma Mia!,Shrek the Musical(3DT) ,Evita(PVPA). Tim is a NYU Steinhardt MM Vocal Performance, CSU Fullerton BFA graduate. Endless thanks to DGRW agency, Tara Rubin Casting. Love Mom & Dad in South Korea. And as always… All the glory to God. Psalm 37:5
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Timothy H. Lee (Swing)
National Tour:Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Regional:Newsies(Gateway),Mamma Mia!,Shrek the Musical(3DT) ,Evita(PVPA). Tim is a NYU Steinhardt MM Vocal Performance, CSU Fullerton BFA graduate. Endless thanks to DGRW agency, Tara Rubin Casting. Love Mom & Dad in South Korea. And as always… All the glory to God. Psalm 37:5
13of 19Abraham Lim (Jae Ik, u/s Jun Hyuk)Courtesy of KPOP MusicalAbraham Lim makes his Broadway debut! Prior to KPOP, he appeared in television and film projects such asThe Boys(Amazon) andClickbait( Netflix). Thanks, KPOP family! 엄마 and 누나, I love you more than music. Aiden and Emma, 삼촌 did this for you. Christina Yuna Lee, I remember you.
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Abraham Lim (Jae Ik, u/s Jun Hyuk)
Abraham Lim makes his Broadway debut! Prior to KPOP, he appeared in television and film projects such asThe Boys(Amazon) andClickbait( Netflix). Thanks, KPOP family! 엄마 and 누나, I love you more than music. Aiden and Emma, 삼촌 did this for you. Christina Yuna Lee, I remember you.
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Kate Mina Lin (Miyeon)
15of 19Luna (MwE)Courtesy of KPOP MusicalLuna is a South Korean K-pop singer, musical actress and television presenter. Best-known as the main vocalist and lead dancer of the K-pop girl group f(x) who act as inspirational leaders of contemporary K-pop, Luna has also been in original and South Korean stage musicals ofLegallyBlonde(Elle Woods),In the Heights(Nina),Mamma Mia!(Sophie),Coyote Ugly(Violet Sanford),Rebecca(I),Gone with the Wind(Scarlett O’Hara), andRudolf(Maria Vechera). She debuted as a solo artist in 2016 withFree Somebodyand recently released a new single, “Madonna.” Luna is forevergrateful to her grandmother, Yoo Jung-sook.
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Luna (MwE)
Luna is a South Korean K-pop singer, musical actress and television presenter. Best-known as the main vocalist and lead dancer of the K-pop girl group f(x) who act as inspirational leaders of contemporary K-pop, Luna has also been in original and South Korean stage musicals ofLegallyBlonde(Elle Woods),In the Heights(Nina),Mamma Mia!(Sophie),Coyote Ugly(Violet Sanford),Rebecca(I),Gone with the Wind(Scarlett O’Hara), andRudolf(Maria Vechera). She debuted as a solo artist in 2016 withFree Somebodyand recently released a new single, “Madonna.” Luna is forevergrateful to her grandmother, Yoo Jung-sook.
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Min (Riya)
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Patrick Park (Swing, u/s Harry, u/s Brad)
18of 19Kevin Woo (Jun Hyuk)Courtesy of KPOP MusicalAs a successful Korean-American singer-songwriter and former member of K-pop boy band U-KISS, Woo dedicates this to hisSouth Korean heritage.
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Kevin Woo (Jun Hyuk)
As a successful Korean-American singer-songwriter and former member of K-pop boy band U-KISS, Woo dedicates this to hisSouth Korean heritage.
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John Yi (Danny)
source: people.com
