Lee Chang-ho makes musical debut after 'Jirola'... to play Olaf in 'Frozen'

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Comedian Lee Chang-ho announced his musical debut by being cast as Olaf in the Korean premiere of the musical 'Frozen'.

The musical 'Frozen' is based on an animated film, bringing the globally beloved story and music to life on stage. Since its premiere at the St. James Theatre on Broadway in New York in March 2018, it has drawn enthusiastic responses, setting the highest pre-sale record in Broadway history. It is a large-scale musical that has also taken to major stages worldwide, including North American tours, London's West End, Japan, Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the Netherlands.

In this Korean premiere, Lee Chang-ho is set to bring new charm as Olaf. Olaf, a character who has been warmly received since the original work, is a cheerful and innocent snowman who must perform both acting and puppet movements. Lee Chang-ho is expected to amplify the fun of the show by expressing Olaf's charm in even more diverse ways through his unique character traits and delicate acting skills.

Previously, Lee Chang-ho gained significant popularity in 2024 with the video of the number 'Land of Lola' from 'Kinky Boots'. As of May 13, the view count for the video has surpassed 11.24 million on YouTube. Consequently, Lee Chang-ho has even earned the nickname 'Jirola'.

Lee Chang-ho has been building his standing in the musical world since December last year by participating in the musical 'Beetlejuice', which has been performed since then, taking on new challenges such as co-writing the script as a comedy adapter. With his upcoming musical debut as Olaf in 'Frozen', expectations for his stage performance are growing even higher.

Meanwhile, the musical 'Frozen', in which Lee Chang-ho appears as Olaf, is a commemorative work for the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Charlotte Theater. It is scheduled to open in Seoul on August 13 and will later be staged at the Dream Theater in Busan.

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