[News] "Dream High" to be remade into musical in Japan


Popular drama series "Dream High" made its way beyond South Korea and will now be getting its own musical adaptation in Japan.

According to the official blog of Japanese singer Matsushita Yuya, the musical "Dream High" is set to start on July 3rd to July 20th at the New National Theater in Tokyo. The musical is based off the Korean drama and will be the first to hit the theatrical stage.

Matsushita Yuya is set to play the leading role as a Japanese version of Kim Soohyun's popular role Song Samdong. Girl group BRIGHT's Nanaka will portray Go Hyemi, who was originally played by miss A member Suzy. Also starring with Mizuta Kouki, Joey, Juria Kawakami and Anna Santos.

"Dream High" musical will be directed and choreographed by Masuda Tetsuharu.