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| FT Island Bassist and Vocalist Lee Jaejin in Korean version of High School Musical. |
Lee Jaejin is working hard to tone his singing, acting and basketball skills in his
new musical, "High School Musical". He has been cast in the male lead as
"Troy". His label mate, and AoA member ChoA, has been cast in the
female lead as "Gabriella".
If this is anything like the American version, High School Musical is about a group of teenagers
trying to find a place for themselves in their school and personal
lives. For instance, Jaejin's character, Troy, is an all-star basketball
player who seems a shoe in into a great basketball school with full
scholarship. ChoA's character Gabriella is a sweet kind of nerdy girl
who is very shy. When they meet, they find a common bond between them, music. Their bond helps to break down all the social perceptions between cliques at their school, bringing everyone closer. It's a real feel good musical with great music. My favorite songs (personally) were: "Start of Something New" and "Breaking Free". Hmm...I feel like singing those now!
During it's run in the U.S., Disney made a killing on the soundtrack, apparel, spinoffs (into two other movies), toys and memorabilia. The original movie skyrocketed then real life sweethearts, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, into fame and mainstream culture.
From what I can see, they have all the essentials for a success here. Cute leads and from what I've read from different sources, they've kept some, if not all, of the original songs from the original movie. What I want to know is... can Jaejin dance?? FT Island members are known for their looks and their singing and playing abilities, but not their dancing!
During it's run in the U.S., Disney made a killing on the soundtrack, apparel, spinoffs (into two other movies), toys and memorabilia. The original movie skyrocketed then real life sweethearts, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, into fame and mainstream culture.
From what I can see, they have all the essentials for a success here. Cute leads and from what I've read from different sources, they've kept some, if not all, of the original songs from the original movie. What I want to know is... can Jaejin dance?? FT Island members are known for their looks and their singing and playing abilities, but not their dancing!
All I can say is that Jaejin's voice is perfect for the role of "Troy". His sweet mid-tone range is sure to make
any girl swoon. Jaejin, hwaiting! Saranghaeyo!
The musical will premiere on July 2nd at the Blue Square Samsung Card Hall in Seoul and will run till the 1st of September.
~ Chai
Source: AllKPop
(I don't own any images. All right go to their rightful owners)
~ Chai
Source: AllKPop
(I don't own any images. All right go to their rightful owners)
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