The musical "Winter Wanderer" will return this December to mark the 10th anniversary of the passing of the late author Choi In-ho.

The musical "Winter Wanderer" is based on the novel by the late Choi In-ho, a great master of modern Korean literature who defined an era as an icon of youth culture. The original "Winter Wanderer" is a work that portrays the portrait of eternal youth through a sophisticated writing style and psychological depiction. Serialization began in 1984, and it was adapted into a film starring Ahn Sung-ki and Lee Mi-sook in 1986, and a drama starring Son Chang-min and Kim Hee-ae in 1989. Subsequently, "Winter Wanderer" was adapted into a musical in 1997 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Seoul Arts Center, winning honors at the Korea Musical Awards, including the Grand Prize, Best New Actor, Best Art Direction, and a Special Award.

A star-studded production team has gathered for the new season of "Winter Wanderer." ACOM Co., Ltd., a leading producer of original Korean musicals such as "The Last Empress" and "Hero," is in charge of production, with composer Kim Hyung-seok, lyricist Yang Jae-sun, music director Shin Eun-kyung, and director Kim Min-young joining the team. In particular, expectations are high for the collaboration between composer Kim Hyung-seok, who has created hit songs for numerous artists such as Lee Moon-sae, Kim Kwang-seok, and Sung Si-kyung, and lyricist Yang Jae-sun, who is beloved for her lyrical writing on songs like Sung Si-kyung's "Hee-jae" and Shin Seung-hun's "I Believe."

The casting is equally spectacular. The role of "Han Min-woo," a medical student caught up in unexpected events due to his father's death and the secret of his birth, will be played by Lee Chang-sub, Inseong (SF9), MJ (ASTRO), and Ren. The role of "Park Hyun-tae," who cherishes Min-woo like a real younger brother but struggles with his feelings for Da-hye, will be played by Se7en, Ryeowook (Super Junior), and JinJin (ASTRO). The role of "Jung Da-hye," a vocal music student who falls into a fated love with Min-woo but finds herself relying on Hyun-tae as they drift apart, will be played by Han Jae-ah and Lim Ye-jin. The role of "Jenny," a dancer at Club Niagara who dreams of a new life after meeting Min-woo, will be played by Min Sun-ye and You-eun. Supporting actors and ensemble members with solid acting skills, such as Joo-ah, Oh Jin-young, Kim Sang-hyun, Jin Sang-hyun, Seo Young-joo, and Seo Bum-seok, are also expected to add to the perfection of the production.

Producer Yoon Hong-sun of ACOM Co., Ltd. expressed his determination for the production, stating, "We intend to rebirth the great literary legacy left to us by author Choi In-ho into a beautiful and poignant work that reflects contemporary sensibilities as a portrait of pure youth."


These are English translations of articles from our GTTOUR Japanese website.