2AM member dabbles in musical

[dipropylene]

Boy band 2AM's Lee Chang-min has become the latest K-pop star to make the transition to musicals. The 26-year-old is set to appear in "La Cage aux Folles" in which he will play Jean-Michel, the son of a gay couple.

"This scene is new to me, and I am definitely more comfortable being with my band members," Lee said at a press conference on Monday. "Nevertheless, I want to give it all that I've got as I embark on a new part of my career."

This will be the first time Lee has acted professionally, and he said his dance moves are a bit rusty.

"Because I've never acted before, deciding to take part in the musical was a big deal for me. I'm not a good dancer, so I anticipate getting much help and advice from my fellow cast members," Lee said.

Based on the 1973 French play by Jean Poiret, the musical focuses on a gay couple, Georges and Albin, and the comic plot unfolds when Georges' son Jean-Michel brings home his fiancee and her ultraconservative parents. It will open in Korea on July 7.


source: JoongAng Daily

Comments

[gyuri.livejournal.com]

I'm assuming the gay couple is in their 50s or older because if Changmin's your son……………

[deerlike.livejournal.com]

Not sure about their age, but in the American movie, Robin Williams and Nathan Lane played them as an older gay couple.

[hpn88.livejournal.com]

i've always wondered why he hasn't done musicals before. also, never seen the play but the birdcage is one of my fav. movies

[deerlike.livejournal.com]

tbh of all the idols with actual singing talent, he's one of the best candidates for a musical. He really camped it up in the jazzy perfs he did for IS2.

[devilstay.livejournal.com]

omg, I love this film so much idek. I always want to watch it in the theatres.

[nortonamo.livejournal.com]

I'm not a good dancer
LIES OPPA LIES

I really want to see this, but yeah can't just up and go to Korea. :(((
I'm super stoked for this, though. I've been waiting for Changmin to be in a musical for a long time.

[the-erotomanic.livejournal.com]

i want to know who will play this character:

[deerlike.livejournal.com]

Agador Spaaartacus!

[lobotronic.livejournal.com]

lol they just need Jokwon.

or Taecyeon.

[lysblack.livejournal.com]

oppar will be flawless.

[chibi-rei.livejournal.com]

Oh man I'd love to see this. Except I wouldn't understand it... maybe if I watched the movie/listened to the Broadway cast recording.

[lobotronic.livejournal.com]

holy shit, BEST MUSICAL EVER.

[dilettantka.livejournal.com]

I WILL FIND A WAY TO SEE THIS OMG
OngOng and Kwonnie as the parents please

[steelsigns.livejournal.com]

Yay, Changmin in a musical! I'm sure he'll be awesome, singing-wise for sure at least. Hopefully in the other aspects too!