The secured cast for the musical remake of "200 Pound Beauty" has finally been announced this week.
The role of the cool-headed, charismatic producer 'Han Sang Jun' has been appointed to actors Lee Jong Hyuk and Oh Man Suk; Supernova's Sung Je will have a special performance for when the musical arrives in Osaka, Japan.
Meanwhile, the character of the previously overweight singer, Kang Han Byul/Jenny will be performed by singer Bada and KARA's Park Gyuri.
Other cast members include CulTwo's Kim Tae Kyun and musical actor Yang Jun Mo, who will be acting the role of the plastic surgeon, Lee Gong Hak, while Song Young Kyu and Im Hyung Jun will be acting as President Choi, a producer CEO who strictly prefers appearance over talent.
"200 Pounds Beauty" is a romantic comedy about an overweight lip-sync vocalist named Han Byul who owns an amazing vocal talent, but was always forced to hide herself behind the curtain due to her less-than-attractive physical appearance. After being humiliated in front of her true love, Han Byul decides to undergo head-to-toe plastic surgery in the hopes of standing on stage as a top singer.
The original musical was performed in 2008 with Bada playing as Han Byul, and it later won a total of four awards at the 3rd 'The Musical Awards' ceremony in 2009 for the "Best Musical Creativity Award", "Best Actress" (Bada), "Best Director Award", and "Best Stage Art Award" (Makeup designer Chae Song Hwa).
The producer stated, "For the scene where the previously obese Kang Han Byul transforms into the beautiful Jenny, we plan to show amazing theatrical art on stage with the help of artist Lee Eun Kyul. Designer Chae Song Hwa's drama makeup will be more delicate and naturally upgraded to the extent where people will almost mistake Han Byul and Jenny as two different people."
"200 Pound Beauty" will be kick-starting their Asia tour in October, beginning with performances in Osaka followed by performances in Seoul, China and Singapore.
Source: TV Report via Nate
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