Band FTISLAND member Lee Jae-jin successfully completed the first performance of the musical "Romeo and Juliet."
Lee Jae-jin performed his first show as Mercutio in "Romeo and Juliet," held on the 25th at the Seoul KEPCO Art Center.
"Romeo and Juliet" is a musical based on Shakespeare's play of the same name that tells the story of two lovers who meet a tragic end due to the feud between the Montague and Capulet families. It premiered in Paris, France, in 2001 and enjoyed great popularity across Europe, and in Korea it drew about 100,000 spectators during its 2007 visit.
The role of Mercutio, played by Lee Jae-jin, is Romeo's closest friend in the play and is characterized by a willful and provocative personality. From his entrance, Lee Jae-jin fully embodied the character and delivered a passionate performance, drawing the audience in with his rich, emotive voice.
Especially in the midplay scene where Mercutio fiercely opposes Juliet's cousin Tybalt, Lee Jae-jin overwhelmed the audience with dramatic emotional acting ranging from madness to sorrow, revealing a powerful presence within the tragedy.
Lee Jae-jin debuted on the musical stage in 2009 with "Sonagi" and has appeared in a variety of productions such as "High School Musical," "I Loved You," "Return," "Vampire Arthur," "Harlan County," and "April Is Your Lie." Through "Romeo and Juliet," anticipation grows for Lee Jae-jin's future performances as he once again cements his presence as a musical actor.
The musical "Romeo and Juliet," featuring Lee Jae-jin, runs at the KEPCO Art Center through May 31.
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