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Webtoon ‘Itaewon Class’ to be the World’s First Musical Adaptation in Japan!

22Jan

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Webtoon ‘Itaewon Class’ to be the World’s First Musical Adaptation in Japan!

Kakao Entertainment's flagship global IP, "Itaewon Class," will be adapted into a musical for the first time in the world, starting in Japan. Popular singer and actor Kouta Kinozumi will take on the lead role, with a talented creative team including Lee Hee-joon and Helen Park. Following the immense domestic success of "Itaewon Class," this global expansion into Japan and Taiwan has garnered significant attention. The success of the musical adaptation of "Itaewon Class" showcases the value and potential of various IPs, paving the way for the discovery of more IPs to further enrich the entertainment experience.

Webtoon ‘Itaewon Class’ to be adapted into the world’s first musical in Japan!

22Jan

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Celebrity, Entertainment

Webtoon ‘Itaewon Class’ to be adapted into the world’s first musical in Japan!

As of January 2025, the webtoon "Itaewon Class," which has recorded 4.3 billion views on Kakao Webtoon, will be adapted into a musical for the first time in the world in Japan. This musical is based on a drama produced in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, and it has garnered significant attention as a second creation case through its performance in Japan. Popular singer and actor Kouta Kinozomu will star as Park Saeroyi, and it will be produced through the collaboration of creators from South Korea, Japan, and the United States. The original author, Gwangjin, has expressed expectations for Kouta Kinozomu's character interpretation, and the production team of the musical consists of outstanding creators from South Korea, Japan, and the United States. Additionally, Kakao Entertainment evaluate...