Cha In-pyo Becomes a 'Keating' Teacher: "True Education" Sparks Dopamine; "Dead Poets Society" Asks Questions [Star Scene]

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Actor Cha In-pyo, making his debut in theater through the play "Dead Poets Society," expressed his deep affection for the work.

On the morning of the 22nd, a press conference for the play "Dead Poets Society" (directed by Jo Kwang-hwa) was held at Artist's House in Dongseong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Attendees included 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.

"Dead Poets Society" is based on the eponymous play by Tom Schulman, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay upon its 1989 release. While the original film received widespread acclaim, it is now being staged as a theatrical production. 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 decades, becoming a life motto for modern youth.

The role of John Keating is portrayed by actors Cha In-pyo, Oh Man-seok, and Yeon Jung-hoon. Cha In-pyo and Yeon Jung-hoon make their theatrical debut with this production.

Cha In-pyo stated, "In 1990, when I was 23, I watched the film 'Dead Poets Society' at a local theater with my mother and younger sister. After the movie ended, I noticed that all the audience members had similar expressions. They all looked like they were recalling answers to Mr. Keating's questions. 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 believe that life is a poem written from one's own heart. As I grew older and gained insight, I was thrilled when I learned that 'Dead Poets Society' would be premiered as a play. I was honored to be offered the role, so I eagerly accepted. This is my first theater performance."

With recent popularity of Netflix's "True Education" raising interest in teachers' rights, Cha In-pyo, who plays Mr. Keating, highlighted the play's distinctiveness. Cha In-pyo said, "I have watched 'True Education.' There were scenes that were as refreshing as if dopamine were exploding, and others that were heartbreaking. If 'True Education' sheds light on the dark shadows arising within the education system, then in my personal opinion, 'Dead Poets Society' is less about the education system or structure and more about the individual lives and choices of each person and student living within it. It is a story about what your value is, what you look toward, and what you choose. It carries a message that poses questions about values rather than right and wrong."

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

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