Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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한국 뮤지컬 60주년, K-뮤지컬의 쾌거

Korean musicals are celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. Over the past six decades, the Korean musical industry has grown rapidly and is now expanding beyond Korea to stages in Broadway and the West End. Today, we’ll take a look at how far K-musicals have come and where they are headed next with our culture critic Professor Chie Hye-won at Kyung Hee University. Welcome back, Professor Chie!


Q1. 60 years of Korean musicals! Where did Korean original musicals begin, and what major productions helped shape the industry as it grew?


Q2. Last year, "Maybe Happy Ending" won six Tony Awards. What kind of turning point was this achievement for Korean musicals?


Q3. Ivy, who we know as a K-pop star who debuted more than 20 years ago, is currently performing as Roxie in "Chicago" on Broadway, becoming the first Korean musical actress to take on a leading role in a Broadway musical. What does this milestone mean?


Q4. Ivy had played Roxie in Korea for many years developing her own interpretation of the character along the way.
What do you see as the strengths and competitive edge of Korean musical actors on the global stage?


Q5. Korea’s production capabilities have also come a long way. How has the system for developing and creating original musicals changed over the years?


Q6. Productions such as "Marie Curie" and "Swag Age: Shout Out, Joseon!" have also found success overseas.
Would you say K-musicals are now entering a new phase of global expansion?


Q7. Finally, what Korean musicals should international audiences keep an eye on as the next potential global hits?


Thank you very much Professor Chie for your insights today and have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you Walter, see you next week.

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2026-08-28, 14:00 (KST)