[Official] The 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' Syndrome Is Already Four Years Old… Reborn as a Musical

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The popular drama "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" is set to be produced as a musical.

ENA's original drama "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" (2022) depicts the story of rookie attorney Woo Young-woo (played by Park Eun-bin), who has autism spectrum disorder, and her growth as she resolves cases through her unique perspective and methods. By conveying the values of diversity and coexistence through distinctive characters and a warm narrative, the series set a new record for ENA's highest viewership ratings. It also proved its artistic merit and commercial success beyond domestic borders, ranking No. 1 globally on OTT platform Netflix, and earning nominations for the Critics Choice Award for Best Foreign Language Series and an International Emmy Award.

The global hit of the original drama has led to remakes as well. On the 19th, the Japanese remake of the drama "Extraordinary Attorney Woo," titled "Attorney Minami is a Genius" (Minami Minami Bengoshi wa Tensai Hada), aired its first episode in Japan. Released worldwide via Netflix, the work ranked No. 1 in the TV series category for Japan and No. 5 in the global non-English TV series category during its first week of broadcast, once again demonstrating the potential for global expansion of the original work, which resonates across borders and cultural spheres.

The musical "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" will be presented as a co-production by Live Co., Ltd., a global musical production company, and Lotte Cultureworks, which secured the musical rights to the original drama. Live Co., Ltd. is a performance production company that has led the overseas expansion of Korean original musicals, having introduced works such as "Fan Letter" and "Marie Curie" to Asian and European markets. Lotte Cultureworks is a comprehensive entertainment company offering various cultural content, including films and performances. This project was realized based on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed with Ace Story, the global comprehensive content studio that produced the original work.

Live Co., Ltd. and Lotte Cultureworks are preparing the musical "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" as a work aimed at the global market from the development stage. The goal is to preserve the unique characters and emotions of the original while crafting a story that resonates with audiences worldwide about how people who are different broaden their understanding and live together. In addition, the production plans to complete an original musical that adds the unique charm of stage art by expressing the protagonist Woo Young-woo's distinctive inner world through orchestral melodies and video-based stage aesthetics.

The musical "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" has been selected for the "2026 Large-Scale Musical Pilot Performance Support Project," sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and hosted by the Arts Management Support Center, and will make its debut to audiences in January 2027. The production features a talented musical creative team, including Kang Byeong-eon and Kim Ha-jin for playwriting, Kim Hye-seong for composition, Kim Tae-hyung for direction, and Oh Pil-young for stage design, generating high expectations.

Kang Byeong-eon, CEO of Live Co., Ltd., stated, "The drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' is a work that has gained the empathy of viewers worldwide through its story of understanding each other's differences and living together." He added, "By adding the moving experience that only music and stage can deliver to the original's warm perspective, we will complete a large-theater original musical that will be loved for a long time in the global market as well."

Yoon Se-in, Head of the Live Business Division at Lotte Cultureworks, said, "We are striving to create a stage filled with special emotion that conveys a message of coexistence through a protagonist who lives in the world at a different speed and rhythm than others." He continued, "Based on Lotte Cultureworks' content business capabilities, we will focus our efforts to leap forward as a K-musical that resonates even on the global stage."

The musical "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" will be performed at Ticketlink 1975 Theater from January 16 to February 6, 2027. Detailed information, including casting and ticket release schedules, will be announced later.

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