[Musical] Ji Chang Wook attends press conference for “Shinheung Military School” (image heavy)

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of its establishment, the Republic of Korea Army will stage the musical “Shinheung Military School” from 9 September through 22 September 2018.  The musical’s performance press conference was held on 14 August 2018 at the Taeguk Army Hall, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.  Lead cast members Ji Chang Wook, Kang Ha Neul, and Kim Sung Kyu were in attendance with the rest of the 37-member cast, where teasers of a few musical numbers were previewed.

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[Interview] 20100510 PlayDB – “Thrill Me” Their Gaze

Intense Attraction: “Thrill Me” Ji Chang Wook and Kim Ha Neul

After its first staging in 2007, “Thrill Me” returns for the fourth time this year. We met up with the two people closest to the lead characters. It’s not simply because they are of the same age as their characters in the musical, but because of their very powerful look of confidence at having made it to the stage, and the wavering look of uncertainty in their eyes about their unforeseeable future. Now at the time where we look at them anew, stands Ji Chang Wook and Kim Ha Neul.

Note: Actor Kang Ha Neul’s birth name is Kim Ha Neul (not to be confused with the actress who shares the same name).  Kang Ha Neul is his current stage name.

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