Would You Like to Ride the Roller Coaster of Life? The Musical "Rock & Roll"

   "Selection" is very important thing in living our life that we can't forecast. Our life is decided by "selection" which we made at that time. According to people who we select to meet, a job which we select to do, or an action which we do, our life can be better or fall down like a roller coaster. Here, there is a man who experiences the "rollercoaster of life" certainly. If you want to meet this man, follow me with your curiosity.

 

   Hear about the Dynamic Story of Kang-min   
   A main character in this musical is Kang-Min. He was a popular star. He lived happily with a lot of money and tremendous popularity. However, he was arrested on drug abuse after his manager accused him. Now, he is not a big star. People don't like him anymore. Besides, he doesn't have much money. He lost everything in a very short time. Finally, he is remained alone.
   He wanders here and there. He doesn't have the desire to live anymore. One day, he finds bread which looks like a fish and is provided for free because of the store’s first anniversary. He meets Se-Yeon who is also a main character in this musical. Kang-Min and Se-Yeon had argument in order to get the bread. Finally, Se-Yeon wins and gets the bread and doesn't give him any bread. This is their first meeting.
   Kang-Min meets his ex-manager by accident. He finds out that the ex-manager accused him, so, he decides to kill himself. When he tries to hang himself, Se-Yeon stops him from hanging himself. Since then, Kang-Min and Se-Yeon become good friends. However, she can't live long. She is on the verge of death. He doesn’t know this fact until she is dead. He is so sad and makes a song for her. He challenges himself again and sings a song in front of audiences.


   Watch the Impressive Scenes  
   There are several impressive scenes which CP has selected. If you followed me very well until now, you can understand the story of the three scenes that I will tell you. Keep follow me!
   It is in the first impressive scene that Kang-Min reads a letter from Se-Yeon. She usually likes to listen to his music and she wants him to sing songs again in front of audiences. Before she is dead, she wrote a letter to him. After she is dead, he finally reads the letter. She says that because his song has supernatural powers which make people happy, he has to sing again in front of many audiences. After he reads her letter, he cries and cries. Then, he decides to sing again only for her.
   Kang-Min participates in an audition program and sings a song that he composed for Se-Yeon. This is the second impressive scene. We can feel his love through his song. Especially, the facial expression of the actor who is performing Kang-Min is very memorable. Besides, the sad melodies of the song also make the musical touching. The more this song's lyric, "Although we can't be together, I live in your heart and you live in my heart," is repeated in this musical, the sadder we feel.


   Laughing? Touching?  
   When you see this musical, you can feel pure love. Se-Yeon liked his song before she met him and she always encouraged him. We can feel her pure love. Kang-Min also doesn't hate her. She continues to say that his singing makes people happy, and he finally cares for her sincerely. This pure love seems to make the audience feel pure and the whole musical's mood is lovely.
   Second, you can see the humorous acting of the female actor in this musical. Many people laugh as she acts entertainingly. Especially, her dynamic acting stands out through the scene where she gives Kang-Min bread and hangs out with him. Thus, her acting makes this musical's mood funny and happy.


   Keep in Mind the Viewing Points  
   First, this performance is a musical. Therefore, you can hear various songs like an exciting rock song, a sad ballad, and so on. So, you have to enjoy this music by clapping your hands sometimes.
   Second, this musical is composed for the participation of audiences. Depending on the participation of audiences, the performance can be interesting or boring. Whether the musical is interesting or not is up to your participation.
   Third, you can eat food during the performance. Why is it special? This is because eating food is prohibited in the theater. However, in spite of this regulation, you can get the chance to eat some bread, but you can eat only one that the actor gives you. If you get this happy chance, you can also receive a rice cake from an actor. Actually, distributing bread is a part of this musical's story.

 

   I Want to Give You Some Tips  
   If you follow some tips, you can really enjoy this musical. First, have a seat in the front row. This is a very important tip. You can see actors' faces in detail, feel like you are in real situations and be immersed in this musical.
   Second, participate in this musical actively. If you participate in this musical, you can be an actor like the real actors and enjoy this musical much more. Moreover, if you act with a good sense, you will receive an ovation.
   Third, after the musical is over, you can take pictures with actors. Don't miss this opportunity! It is the only opportunity where you can take a picture of the actors on the stage because taking pictures is restricted during this performance.


  About "Rock & Roll" 

Period  December 13th, 2013 ~ June 29th, 2014
 Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri. - 8 p.m
 Sat. - 4 p.m, 7 p.m
 Sun., Holiday - 3 p.m
 There is no performance on Mondays.
Location  O Theater, Myeongnyun 4-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul
 If you use the subway, you have to get off at the Hyehwa station.
 Ticket prices   adults - 30,000 won (weekday - 15,000, 
             weekend and holiday - 18,000)
 Running time : 100 minutes

 

By Kim Min-chae / CP Reporter / minchae@cnu.ac.kr
 

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