Actor Um Ki-joon once again proved his unique ability to inhabit characters through the musical "Sugar."
The musical "Sugar," in which Um Ki-joon appears, concluded its Seoul run on the 22nd to roaring applause from the audience. "Sugar" is set in the Prohibition era of 1929 and cheerfully depicts the chaotic events that unfold when two jazz musicians who accidentally witness a gang murder disguise themselves as women and covertly join an all-female band to save their lives. It is based on the classic comedy film beloved worldwide, "Some Like It Hot."
In the play, Um Ki-joon gave a passionate performance as the romantic saxophonist "Jo." Jo, after witnessing a crime scene with his colleague "Jerry," joins an all-female band under the name "Josephine" to survive and is struck by love at first sight for the team's vocalist, "Sugar Kane."
Um Ki-joon flawlessly portrayed three wildly different characters: the lovable charmer "Jo," the struggling-to-hide-his-identity "Josephine," and the slyly fake millionaire "Junior" who pretends to be wealthy to win Sugar's heart. In particular, Josephine's delicate gestures as a man in women's clothing and Junior's witty lines as a phony millionaire showcased Um Ki-joon's signature sly comic acting at its peak, filling the audience with laughter and cheers.
Having demonstrated a wide musical spectrum over the years, Um Ki-joon reaffirmed his stature as an actor you can rely on through this "Sugar." Not only did he display steady vocal power that anchored the production without wavering, but his exceptional stage presence, which delicately built the characters' narratives, made it clear why he is an irreplaceable actor in the musical world.
After successfully completing the Seoul performances, Um Ki-joon said he was honored to be part of such an excellent work as "Sugar." He added that the moments he could breathe with the audience on stage as the character Jo were happy times as an actor, and that the audience's warm gazes and applause in the seats became a great source of energy and an unforgettable memory.
Meanwhile, Um Ki-joon, who showcased his versatility by playing three roles, will carry that momentum through the musical "Sugar" provincial performances. The Cheongju performances will be held on March 27-28, and the Busan performances on April 10-11, where Um Ki-joon is expected to captivate audiences once again with even deeper acting.
[Photo] Provided by PR Company
[OSEN]