Musical actress and singer Ok Joo Hyun took to promoting the production passionately despite controversy over casting domination.
Ok Joo Hyun posted on her SNS on the 7th, "A masterpiece regarded as 'the most perfect novel' with not a stitch to criticize. Tolstoy, like a god. He spent his life not on 'how to write?' but reflecting deeply and growing in insight on 'how to live?'" and shared her review of the 'Anna Karenina' book concert.
She explained, "It is not simply a story about adultery. And through the most interesting material and events — the way of living — the way of enduring life — Tolstoy's wonder, which traces the transcendental aspects of life through an aesthetic design of depiction, offers depth to the developing human mind and life."
She added, "When such supreme literature is sublimated into the genre of musical, we cannot help but experience the greatest thrill of life," and "I assert, Anna Karenina is a supreme work. Please cherish it.. See you at Sejong Center for the Performing Arts from Feb. 20."
Earlier, Ok Joo Hyun was embroiled in controversy over stacking casting. According to the casting lineup recently released for the musical 'Anna Karenina,' the title role Anna Karenina was triple cast with Ok Joo Hyun, Kim So Hyang, and Lee Ji Hye. However, of the total 38 performances, Ok Joo Hyun performed 23 times, Lee Ji Hye 8 times, and Kim So Hyang 7 times, sparking controversy over casting domination.
Regarding this, a representative of 'Anna Karenina' told OSEN, "Casting and scheduling are the unique prerogative of the production company and original creators, so we have nothing to say," and added, "There were many variables such as consultations with the licensor, reduction of the total number of performances, and actors' schedules, so the schedule was arranged with difficulty."
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