Cha In-pyo and Yeon Jung-hoon take on their first stage play challenge... "I really wanted to do it" [Dead Poets Society]

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Actors Cha In-pyo and Yeon Jung-hoon are taking on their first stage play challenge since their debuts.

On the morning of the 22nd, a production briefing for the play "Dead Poets Society" (directed by Jo Kwang-hwa) was held at Artist's House in Dongseung-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Actors Cha In-pyo, Oh Man-seok, Yeon Jung-hoon, Kim Rak-hyun, Lee Jae-hwan, Chan-hee (SF9), Kim Tae-gyun, Moon Sung-hyun, producer Kim Yong-kwan, and director Jo Kwang-hwa attended the event.

"Dead Poets Society" is based on the eponymous play by Tom Schulman, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay after its 1989 release. While the original film received widespread acclaim, it is now being staged as a live performance. The play focuses on the essential value of the iconic line and text "Carpe Diem" (seize the day), which has deeply embedded itself in popular culture and the education sector over several decades, becoming a life motto for modern youth.

The role of John Keating is played by actors Cha In-pyo, Oh Man-seok, and Yeon Jung-hoon.

Notably, Cha In-pyo and Yeon Jung-hoon are making their stage play debut with this production.

Cha In-pyo said, "In 1990, when I was 23, my mother, younger sister, and I watched the film 'Dead Poets Society' at a local theater. When we came out of the movie, the expressions on the faces of all the audience members were similar. They all had the look of someone recalling an answer to Mr. Keating's question. I felt the same way. I was excited. After living 36 more years, I realized that what Mr. Keating said was true. I came to think that life is a poem written from one's own heart. As I grew older and gained understanding, I learned that 'Dead Poets Society' would be premiered as a stage play, and I was honored to be offered the role, so I eagerly accepted. This is my first stage play."

Yeon Jung-hoon said, "Like Cha In-pyo sunbaenim, I am also taking on my first stage play challenge. When I was young, I couldn't watch this film, but later, as I grew older, I searched for Robin Williams' movies and finally saw it. Watching the film at a more mature age, I felt the message and resonance this work conveys. Since this is the premiere in Korea, as an actor taking on my first stage play, I felt nervous, but I also wanted to take on the challenge. Because it is this particular work, I was able to choose it. Although I may be lacking, I want to convey the same resonance to the younger generation as much as possible. Personally, I always wanted to take on this challenge once in my acting career."

Meanwhile, "Dead Poets Society" will open its curtains next month on the 18th at NOL Theater's Our Card Hall in Daehangno.

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