K-Pop idols have always been praised for being multi-talented. Whether they are good at variety shows or talented at producing music, K-Pop fans love to see their favorite idols branching out into new fields.
One of the fields that have seen an increase in popularity is the musical industry. More and more K-Pop idols are venturing into musical acting and taking on challenging roles and performances.
So, we've compiled a list of the musicals that will be on in 2022 starring K-Pop idols in the cast.
Note: This list will be updated throughout the year.
1. "KLIMT: Into the Time of His Soul"
What it's about: It tells the heartbreaking story of master artist Gustav Klimt.
Cast: Kwak DongHyun, E'LAST's SeungYeop, Cherry Bullet's HaeYoon, and more
When: Oct.12, 2021 - Mar. 1, 2022
2. "EQUAL"
What it's about: It is set in 17th century Europe and explores the friendship between a patient and a doctor.
Cast: Jeong JaeHwan, 2PM's Jun.K, NU'EST's BaekHo, Golden Child's Hong JooChan, V.O.S Kim KyungRok, and more.
When: Dec. 31, 2021 - Feb. 20, 2022
Update: A re-performance of this musical will start on June 3rd with a cast including WonHo, VROMANCE's HyeonSuk, VICTON's SeungSik and SeJun, and Golden Child's Hong JooChan.
DKZ's KyoungYoon and DKZ's JongHyeong have been added to the cast, too.
3. "Jack the Ripper"
What it's about: It tells the story of a detective trying to solve a serial killer murder case.
Cast: Uhm KiJoon, FTISLAND's HongGi, INFINITE's Nam WooHyun, ASTRO's MJ, SF9's InSeong, and more.
When: Feb. 25 - Feb. 27
4. "Xcalibur"
What it's about: It is a retelling and new visualization of King Arthur's legend.
Cast: VIXX's Ken, JYJ's JunSu, INFINITE's SungKyu, former Lovelyz's Kei, and more
When: Jan. 29 - Mar. 13
5. "ON AIR"
SHINSWAVE
What it's about: "On Air" is a theater-type visible radio show.
DJs: Kwon EunBi, Golden Child's Y, VICTON's SeJun and Chan, SF9's JaeYoon, Yoo TaeYang, and InSeong, former Lovelyz's Kei, 2PM's Jun.K, Jin TaeHwa
When: From Feb. 5
6. "Another Miss Oh/Oh Hae Young, Again"
Newsis
What it's about: Based on the K-Drama of the same name, a man mistakes two women with the same name as one person.
Cast: Son HoYoung, INFINITE's Jang DongWoo, SF9's JaeYoon, Yang SeoYoon, Gil HaEun, and more
When: From March 8
7. "Death Note"
OD Company
What it's about: It is based on the Japanese manga "Death Note" but the Korean musical has been redesigned from the Japanese musical.
Cast: Hong KwangHo, Go EunSung, JYJ's JunSu, Kim SungCheol, Kim SunYoung, Jang EunAh, Kang HongSeok, Seo KyungSoo, former Lovelyz's Kei, and more
When: Apr. 1 - Jun. 26
8. "Fan Letter"
SM Entertainment
What's it about: It is set in 20th-century Korea under Japanese colonial rule and tells the story of star writer HaeJin and his fan and assistant SeHun who is also hoping to be a writer someday.
Cast: Super Junior's RyeoWook, Baek HyeongHun, and more
When: Dec. 10, 2021 - Mar. 20, 2022
9. "Secretly Greatly: The Last"
JOO:DA Culture
What's it about: It is a story about the three members of the 5446th North Korean special operation unit infiltrating a village of South Korea with the grand mission of reunification. It is based on a webtoon.
Cast: N.Flying's Yoo HweSeung, SF9's Yoo TaeYang, Lee Howon, Oh JongHyuk, Baek InTae, and more
When: May 14 - Jul. 3
10. "Blue Helmet: Meissa's Song"
HOWFARMS
What's it about: The musical is set in South Korea and the fictional country Khamur. It is set during a civil war and followers the story of Laman (from Khamur) who visits South Korea. You can also stream the previous version of the musical online at LIVENow.
Cast: Mar. 18 - May 8
When: EXO's ChanYeol, Jang KiYong, ONF HyoJin, ONF J-Us, and more
11. "Midnight Sun"
"Midnight Sun" Musical Twitter
What's it about: It tells the story of growth, friendship, and the love story of Haram, a blindingly bright sunshine-like boy, and Haena, a girl who shines like the moonlight.
Cast: SHINee's Onew, Ha SungWoon, PENTAGON's JinHo, Golden Child's Y, Kwon EunBi, Apink's Kim NamJoo, Song GeonHee, Lee SangA
When: May 3 - June 26
12. "LIZZIE"
"LIZZIE" Musical Twitter
What's it about: It is a rock musical based on the story of the infamous ax-murderer Lizzie Borden.
Cast: J-Min, WJSN's YeonJung, Ladies' Code's SoJung, and more.
When: March 24 - June 12
13. "KPOP The Musical"
KPOP The Musical's Twitter
What's it about: A Broadway musical about Korean culture and the popularity of the K-Pop genre.
Cast: f(x) Luna, MIN, Kevin Woo, KEEMBO's Kim BoHyung (former SPICA member), Lee MinYoung (former Miss A), and more.
When: From Nov. 20
14. "Seopyeonje"
PAGE1 Company
What's it about: "Seopyeonje" tells the tale of SongHwa and DongHo's coming-of-age story and the conflict they have with their father. The siblings go on a journey to find their voice.
Cast: SF9's JaeYoon, Kim JunSu, Kim DongAn, Hong JiYoon, Yang JiEun, and more.
When: August 12 - October 23
15. "Volume Up: The Dreamer"
ABMC Corporation
What's it about: It is a story about a live club that turned into an ugly store and the musicians surrounding it.
Cast: Se7en, Park SiHwan, Nam TaeHyun, Jo JungMin, Oh ARen, and more.
When: May 13 - August 7
16. "Yeodo"
Afreeca TV
What's it about: A story about the imagination of King DanJong of the Joseon Dynasty and his uncle King SeJo. It tells the story of a hidden son who crosses them both.
Cast: SF9's ZuHo, Hur HyunJun, INFINITE's Jang DongWoo, Bigflo's EuiJin, and more.
When: May 28 - July 10
17. "Bungee Jumping Of Their Own"
"Bungee Jumping Of Their Own" Twitter
What's it about: One a rainy day in 1983, fateful love finds its way under InWoo's umbrella. He ends up waiting endlessly to meet her again as he had forgotten to ask her name.
Cast: VIXX's Leo, Ren, Lee ChangYong, Lee JungHwa, and more.
When: June 2022 - August 21
18. "Mata Hari"
EMK Company
What's it about: It tells a story set in World War I and the story of Mata Hair who is a dancer-spy from the Netherlands. She lives a grand life as an exotic dancer and double-agent spy for France and Germany.
Cast: MAMAMOO's Solar, BTOB's ChangSub, FTISLAND's HongGi, and more.
When: May 28 - August 15
19. "Kinky Boots"
CJ ENM Musical
What's it about: The story of Charlie who inherited a shoe factory that is on the verge of closing down. He meets a pleasant man named Lola who has a completely different style and brings new inspiration.
Cast: SG WANNABE's Lee SeokHoon, INFINITE's SungKyu, Shin JaeBeom, Choi JaeRim, Kang HongSeok, and more.
When: July 20 - October 23
20. "Crash Landing On You"
Crash Landing On You Musical's Instagram
What's it about: Based on the popular drama by the same name, it tells the story of a wealthy South Korean woman who makes an emergency landing in North Korea and is confronted by the North Korean military.
Cast: WJSN's YeonJung, Lee YiKyung, Min WooHyuk, Tei, Song JooHee, and more.
When: September 16 - November 13
21. "The Three Musketeers"
GoodContents
Note: DKZ MinGyu's character poster has not been released yet as of July 28, 08:15 PM KST).
What's it about: The musical is based on the representative French work "The Three Musketeers" by Alexandre Dumas. It tells the story of d'Artagnan, a young man who dreams of becoming a 17th-century French royal general, and the legendary gunmen Athos, Aramis, and Portos discovering the plot surrounding Louis XIII.
Cast: Ren, ASTRO's Rocky, DKZ's KyoungYoon, MinGyu, Jang DaeEung, and more
When: September 16 - November 6
Many of the in-person musical tickets are for sale on YES24 or Interpark. If you are not in Korea, you can watch some of them online using Metatheater including VOD streaming in case you missed the show's initial dates.
What do you think of the K-Pop idols who will be starring in these musicals? Let us know in the comments.
