Musical ‘The Last Empress’ 30th Anniversary Performance, Character video featuring Empress Myeongseong, Emperor Gojong, Hong Gye-hun, and Heungseon Daewongun released.

Musical 'The Last Empress' 30th Anniversary Character Video Image (Provided by Acom)
Musical ‘The Last Empress’ 30th Anniversary Character Video Image (Provided by Acom)

[Star Daily News=Reporter Su-hyun Jo] The 30th Anniversary performance of the musical <The Last Empress> (produced by Acom Co., Ltd.) unveiled character videos today (28th) at 1 PM, revealing Empress Myeongseong, King Gojong, Hong Gyehoon, and Daewongun facing the stormy Joseon.

The character video released today (28th) features Kim So-hyun, Shin Young-sook, and Cha Ji-yeon portraying ‘Empress Myeongseong’, capturing her beliefs and struggles as the Queen of Joseon. The line, “Unknown is the will of heaven,” reveals Empress Myeongseong’s complex feelings and resolve to overcome difficult times, delivering deep resonance through her determined eyes.

Kang Pil-seok, Son Jun-ho, and Kim Ju-taek, portraying the 26th king of Joseon, ‘Gojong’, appear deep in thought, reflecting the precarious situation of Joseon. The following line, “Even if there is a dream, how can it unfold,” clearly shows his frustration and evokes empathy. Yang Jun-mo, Park Min-seong, and Baek Hyeong-hun, as ‘Hong Gye-hoon’, the loyal guard who protected Empress Myeongseong until the end, wield swords with determination, suggesting Hong Gye-hoon’s unwavering stand for Joseon with the line, “I will be the shadow that follows you,” enhancing immersion in the story.

Live Other News Comments
  • “Jo Jeong-min, grabs attention with T-thong swimsuit photo…becoming the sexy goddess among soldiers”
  • Comment Icon
    Are all the comments here written by part-timers? I only see such old-man-style writings.
    Like IconDislike Icon10
    Comment Icon
    Are they really T-thongs? Goodness.
    Like IconDislike Icon1
    Comment Icon
    Are older women going to start feminist talk when they see this? Yikes, unattractive woman!
    Like IconDislike Icon6
    Comment Icon
    Thought Jo Jeong-min was a guy because of the name, but nope.
    Like IconDislike Icon18
    Comment Icon
    What should I do… I want to right now
    Like IconDislike Icon1
    Comment Icon
    Isn’t she scared of military personnel’s sex crimes, especially in the countryside of Gyeongsangdo, etc.?
    Like IconDislike Icon20
    Comment Icon
    How many times are you going to visit the bathroom today?
    Like IconDislike Icon1
    Comment Icon
    Old single women should just disappear!
    Like IconDislike Icon6
    Comment Icon
    On ninth day of abstinence… hmm…
    Like IconDislike Icon3
    Comment Icon
    Attention-seeker, stop it already.
    Like IconDislike Icon11
  • Kang In-kyung uploads Instagram photos in close-to-nude bikini
  • Comment Icon
    Seems she confidently shows off her nipples after bleaching them, they were so dark before when she was less revealing.
    Like IconDislike Icon0
    Comment Icon
    My interest faded after seeing her unedited face.
    Like IconDislike Icon0
    Comment Icon
    Kang In-young Jeolla-do
    Like IconDislike Icon0
    Comment Icon
    Kim Dae-jung is a bastard
    Like IconDislike Icon0
    Comment Icon
    Just strip everything, you’re a porn actor anyway haha
    Like IconDislike Icon0
    Comment Icon
    Is it because I’ve seen too much uncensored porn? My stuff doesn’t even react to this.
    Like IconDislike Icon1
    Comment Icon
    Testing the filter that changes from brown to pink
    Like IconDislike Icon0
    Comment Icon
    Kang In-young close to Jeolla-do uploads on Instagram
    Like IconDislike Icon0
    Comment Icon
    Nearly 7 o’clock, really??
    Like IconDislike Icon0
    Comment Icon
    Jeolla-do Exposure
    Like IconDislike Icon0
  • “Jang Won-young, finally reveals glamorous line… ‘The perfect blend of Innocence and Sexy’”
  • Comment Icon
    Do you not know what glamorous is? Just a scarecrow haha
    Like IconDislike Icon4
    Comment Icon
    It would’ve been great if she wasn’t Chinese.
    Like IconDislike Icon20
    Comment Icon
    Is it for attracting attention that they use terms like ‘glamorous volume’?
    Like IconDislike Icon5
    Comment Icon
    Who says Jang Won-young has a chest? Her thighs are really as big as a man’s arm haha
    Like IconDislike Icon2
    Comment Icon
    Are they already using glamorous virals because she’s a washed-up has-been?haha
    Like IconDislike Icon15
    Comment Icon
    What’s the standard for glamorous???
    Like IconDislike Icon4
    Comment Icon
    Jang Won-young should honestly disclose her stance on the Chinese community background controversy
    Like IconDislike Icon9
    Comment Icon
    She’s pretty, but looks ghostly
    Like IconDislike Icon13
    Comment Icon
    Weird females putting on unpleasant sexy performances like Hwasa and Park Narae. Singers like Jang Won-young, Karina, and IU would explode in popularity with such performances.
    Like IconDislike Icon11
    Comment Icon
    Gained 5kg it seems. There’s definitely an improvement.
    Like IconDislike Icon12
  • “Ottommom reveals nude illusion video… ‘So captivating!’”
  • Comment Icon
    If she were my mom, I’d bind her and do it every day, even get her pregnant. Damn.
    Like IconDislike Icon52
    Comment Icon
    What sin did Ott do in her past life? Haha, seeing your mom like that is like hell.
    Like IconDislike Icon2
    Comment Icon
    Who is this person appearing so often..?
    Like IconDislike Icon1
    Comment Icon
    Are there many old folks in DC, or is there a comment recruitment going on?
    Like IconDislike Icon1
    Comment Icon
    Does the journalist prefer grandma’s age? What’s going on?
    Like IconDislike Icon2
    Comment Icon
    Looks like she’s treating the reporters well..
    Like IconDislike Icon4
    Comment Icon
    This lady sure loves the attention.
    Like IconDislike Icon4
    Comment Icon
    First you show pants; what’s this nonsense? Neither her appearance nor age fits.
    Like IconDislike Icon1
    Comment Icon
    Going nuts;
    Like IconDislike Icon2
    Comment Icon
    Why is this mom acting so desperate? It’s honestly sad.
    Like IconDislike Icon4
  • “Ottommom reveals glamorous leggings figure…even sexy dance”
  • Comment Icon
    She’s quite thick.. I want to smell her all day
    Like IconDislike Icon9
    Comment Icon
    Her figure is indeed nice
    Like IconDislike Icon7
    Comment Icon
    Looks delicious
    Like IconDislike Icon5
    Comment Icon
    Snug, even with those clothes she looks snug, whoever dates her is lucky too, couldn’t last 10 seconds
    Like IconDislike Icon11
    Comment Icon
    Attention-seeking… wow
    Like IconDislike Icon3
    Comment Icon
    Not multiple older folks, but one person writing many… feminist?
    Like IconDislike Icon5
    Comment Icon
    As a parent of a son, this is not acceptable. Mother!
    Like IconDislike Icon7
    Comment Icon
    What on earth is she doing? Annoying
    Like IconDislike Icon5
    Comment Icon
    Why are there two articles about this lady?
    Like IconDislike Icon5
    Comment Icon
    Older folks in comments going wild
    Like IconDislike Icon4
  • “Full exposure, how explicit is it?”… ‘Hidden Face’ tops box office on opening day
  • Comment Icon
    Can’t wait to see below sway with excitement
    Like IconDislike Icon8
    Comment Icon
    Gyeongsang vs. Jeolla Exposure
    Like IconDislike Icon5
    Comment Icon
    Really, though?
    Like IconDislike Icon11
    Comment Icon
    What did you say? Jeolla? You’re degrading a region, aren’t you? With such outdated thinking.
    Like IconDislike Icon17
    Comment Icon
    Jeolla Exposure YD?
    Like IconDislike Icon9
    Comment Icon
    Jeolla Exposure???
    Like IconDislike Icon14
    Comment Icon
    Jeolla Mantle Exposure Shock
    Like IconDislike Icon13
    Comment Icon
    Jeolla No Moo Hyun Entry Shock
    Like IconDislike Icon12
    Comment Icon
    Jeolla Gwangju Exposure
    Like IconDislike Icon16
    Comment Icon
    Just watch porn
    Like IconDislike Icon1

Finally, Seo Young-joo and Lee Jung-yeol, portraying ‘Daewongun’, the father of King Gojong, pledge to protect Joseon’s crisis with their unique beliefs with the line, “I shall protect this country through isolation,” showcasing their intense patriotism. The 30th Anniversary performance of the musical <The Last Empress> effectively conveys the messages of characters trying to defend Joseon during difficult times, further heightening anticipation for the performance.

The musical <The Last Empress> is an original musical depicting the story of Empress Myeongseong, the wife of the 26th king of Joseon, Gojong, during a period of upheaval. Premiering in 1995 to mark the 100th anniversary of Empress Myeongseong’s assassination, the work is based on Limun-yeol’s play <Fox Hunt>, with over 50 numbers collaboratively created by legendary composer Kim Hee-gap and lyricist Yang In-ja, receiving much love. In 2007, the musical <The Last Empress> became the first in Korean original musicals to surpass 1 million cumulative audiences, and in 2009, it marked its unprecedented achievement with 1,000 performances.

The 30th Anniversary performance of the musical <The Last Empress> features Kim So-hyun, Shin Young-sook, and Cha Ji-yeon as Empress Myeongseong, Kang Pil-seok, Son Jun-ho, and Kim Ju-taek as Gojong, and Yang Jun-mo, Park Min-seong, and Baek Hyeong-hun as Hong Gye-hoon. It kicks off with local performances at Daegu Keimyung Art Center (from December 10 to December 15) and Busan Dream Theater (from December 20 to December 29), followed by an extensive run at the Grand Theater of Seoul Sejong Center for the Performing Arts from January 21 (Tue) to March 30 (Sun), 2025.