WOOAH’s Wooyeon Steps into the Musical World
Wooyeon of the K-pop girl group WOOAH has taken her first step into musical theater with a successful debut in the production ‘Contact’.
‘Contact’: A Timeless Love Story
Set across two timelines—2050 and 1992—‘Contact’ tells a miraculous love story that captures the nostalgic themes of youth and first love. It resonates with anyone who holds dear a memory of their younger days.
Wooyeon’s Role and Impressive Debut
Wooyeon plays Yeong-deok, the female lead, delicately portraying a young woman torn between dreams and reality. Despite it being her first musical, she naturally led the performance, establishing herself as a promising leading actress.
Reflecting on her debut, Wooyeon said, “Musicals are an entirely new challenge for me, so I felt both excited and nervous. I wanted to show a different side of myself and prepared with both anticipation and determination.”
She added, “I’m incredibly thankful for my fans who supported me wholeheartedly in this challenge. Their encouragement gave me the strength to do my best. I’ll continue to pour my heart into every performance to give comfort and inspiration through ‘Contact’.”
From K-dramas to the Stage
Wooyeon has built a steady career in K-dramas, appearing in popular titles like ‘Live On’, ‘3rd Person Revenge’, ‘Snap and Spark’, and ‘Caffeine Romance’. Her transition to musical theater further proves her versatility as a next-generation “acting idol.”
Following the news of her musical debut, the buzz was so high that tickets for the opening performance sold out immediately after the reservation window opened. With a strong start under her belt, Wooyeon is set to continue captivating audiences with her charm and talent.
‘Contact’ to Run Through June in Seoul
The musical ‘Contact’ runs until June 29 at Theater ON in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Fans and theater lovers alike are eager to witness Wooyeon’s heartfelt performance live on stage.
[Photo Credit: NJ ONE, H Music Entertainment]
