Flover, get ready to cheer! fromis_9’s powerhouse vocalist Park Jiwon is officially making her highly anticipated musical theatre debut. She has been cast as the lead character ‘Ali’ in the upcoming production of Hell’s Kitchen.
According to the official casting announcement by ASND Entertainment, this marks the first-ever Korean production run for the acclaimed show. Fans can catch Jiwon live on stage starting this July. The spectacular performances will take place at the GS Art Center located in the vibrant Gangnam-gu district of Seoul.
Bringing Alicia Keys’ Story to Seoul
Hell’s Kitchen is a dynamic coming-of-age musical that has captured the hearts of audiences globally. The powerful storyline is heavily inspired by the real life and iconic music of American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys. Bringing this international musical adaptation to Korea is a massive milestone for the local theatre scene.
A Thriving Solo Career
Park Jiwon is already celebrated for her exceptional vocal abilities within the K-pop industry. Lately, she has been expanding her solo activities across both music and broadcasting. She recently contributed her beautiful voice to the OST ‘Here I Am’ for the drama Phantom Lawyer.
Beyond her singing projects, Jiwon is also proving her variety show skills. She currently entertains viewers as an MC on the popular web show Workdol. This new musical endeavor perfectly highlights her incredible versatility as an entertainer.
Share Your Thoughts!
The premiere of the Korean production of Hell’s Kitchen is shaping up to be one of the hottest tickets in Seoul this summer. We cannot wait to see Jiwon shine on stage and bring the character of ‘Ali’ to life. Are you excited about Park Jiwon’s musical theatre debut? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
