Post by Trang on Jul 4, 2007 14:18:07 GMT -5
original title : Korean drama Dae Jang Geum to be adapted into a play in Japan
It has been reported that a stage version of the highly successful 2003 Korean drama “Dae Jang Geum” ("Jewel in the Palace") will be put on later this year in Japan. One of the most popular dramas to have led the Korean wave, "Dae Jang Geum" catapulted the leading actress Lee Young-Ae to international stardom.
The series has already been adapted into a musical in Korea and it was decided that a Japanese version would follow.
Japanese actress Rei Kikukawa will star as the main character.
Performances are set to begin this December in Tokyo.
(credits to asianfanatics)
It has been reported that a stage version of the highly successful 2003 Korean drama “Dae Jang Geum” ("Jewel in the Palace") will be put on later this year in Japan. One of the most popular dramas to have led the Korean wave, "Dae Jang Geum" catapulted the leading actress Lee Young-Ae to international stardom.
The series has already been adapted into a musical in Korea and it was decided that a Japanese version would follow.
Japanese actress Rei Kikukawa will star as the main character.
Performances are set to begin this December in Tokyo.
(credits to asianfanatics)