Singer and actress Choi Yoojung has been cast as the lead in the musical ‘Broadway 42nd Street.’ According to her agency Fantagio on the 15th, Choi Yoojung will appear as the protagonist ‘Peggy Sawyer’ in the musical ‘Broadway 42nd Street,’ which opens on July 10th. ‘Broadway 42nd Street’ started as the first officially licensed musical in South Korea in 1996 and has been a leading work in popularizing musicals in the country. With its stage design embodying the essence of traditional show musicals and steady love for tap dance performances, it has proven to be the largest variety show loved by audiences for years, adorned with the dazzling stages of top stars and amazing tap dance ensembles. In the play, Choi Yoojung plays Peggy Sawyer, a character who grows from an unknown rookie to a star. She is expected to portray a success story of achieving dreams through stable acting and vocal skills. In particular, she is expected to lead the audience’s immersion by digesting the splendid tap dance choreography, considered the highlight of ‘Broadway 42nd Street,’ with her solid performance skills. Choi Yoojung is expanding her spectrum as an actress through active acting activities in not only musicals but also movies and dramas. In her musical debut work ‘Hero’ last year, she delivered a memorable performance as the girl Lingling who helps Doctor Ahn Jung-geun and the independence army, and in the movie ‘Baeksoo Apartment’ released this year, she successfully made her screen debut by playing the role of Gong Saebyul, showing a lively transformation. Returning to a new musical work after about a year, Choi Yoojung is expected to once again prove her growth by showcasing her own character Peggy Sawyer in ‘Broadway 42nd Street.’ Choi Yoojung, a solo artist and actress, is demonstrating her all-around abilities in various fields. Recently, she has been actively communicating with fans by presenting diverse contents through her personal YouTube channel ‘Choi Yoodang.’
