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“Let It Go” Echoes as "Frozen" Musical Arrives on Stage in South Korea
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“Let It Go” Echoes as "Frozen" Musical Arrives on Stage in South Korea

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The musical "Frozen" has premiered in South Korea at the Charlotte Theater in Songpa-gu, Seoul.
  • The production features elaborate stagecraft, including aurora effects, icy landscapes, and a transforming ice palace.
  • The musical, a global hit based on the popular Disney animated film, tells the story of sisters Elsa and Anna.

The highly anticipated musical adaptation of Disney's "Frozen" has captivated audiences with its Seoul premiere at the Charlotte Theater. As actress Jeong Sun-a belted out the iconic "Let It Go" as Elsa, the stage transformed with breathtaking visuals, including shimmering auroras and a rapidly freezing Arrendelle. The set design brought Elsa's ice palace to life with dazzling projections and lighting, further enhanced by dozens of high-resolution laser projectors and special screens. The production faithfully retells the beloved story of Elsa, who possesses ice magic, and her sister Anna, mirroring the global success of the 2013 animated film. This South Korean debut follows successful runs in North America, the UK, Japan, Australia, Germany, and Singapore, where it has been seen by approximately 11 million people worldwide. The musical's elaborate staging and faithful adaptation promise a magical experience for theatergoers.

Let It Go~ Let It Go~.

— Jeong Sun-a (as Elsa)During the performance of the iconic song 'Let It Go' at the musical's premiere in Seoul.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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