Transcending generations with its touching story… Why is the musical ‘Aladdin’ resonating in Korea now?
The successful musical 'Aladdin' in Korea is touching the audience as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Broadway premiere. The premiere that started in Seoul in November 2023 has continued its success for 6 months, and will conclude on June 22 at the Charlotte Theater in Songpa-gu, Seoul. Following that, on July 11, it will begin its final journey at the Dream Theater in Busan. 'Aladdin' is not just a simple import of a foreign musical; it is a representative case showing how global content can respect and localize regional culture through audience-tailored translations, subtitles, emotional adjustments tailored to Korean sentiments, and the performances of top domestic actors. According to the Performing Arts Integrated Information Network, as of May 2025, it has set a record as t...