Kim Jun Su (Xia) talks about the appeal of ”Beetlejuice” and is eager to take on the challenge of comedy

Singer Kim Jun Su (Xia) talked about the appeal of her character Beetlejuice, a ghost who has lived for 10 billion years and is a guide to the spirit world.
On the 1st, a music concert was held at the Eliena Hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
A press conference was held ahead of the opening of the drama "Beetlejuice," attended by five actors including Kim Jun-Su (Xia), Jung Sung-Hwa, and Jung Won-Young, as well as three creative staff members including translator Kim Soo-Bin.
The musical "Beetlejuice" is based on the 1988 American film of the same name directed by Tim Burton.
A ghostly couple discovers a stranger moving into their newlywed home.
The film tells the bizarre story of a boy and his ghost, Beetlejuice, who tries to drive out his wicked family. The play premiered on Broadway in New York in 2019 and was nominated for eight Tony Awards.
In 2021, the Korean version was performed as the world's first licensed production, and it met with audiences for the first time. Kim Jun Su (Xia), who joined the cast this season, said, "I originally wanted to do comedy.
"I have a strong desire to do things," he said, "The production I had just appeared in, 'Aladdin,' wasn't a complete comedy, but it had a lot of fun elements and I was happy to be on stage. From there, I felt like I wanted to try my hand at full-scale comedy."
" The main character, Beetlejuice, will be played by Kim Jun Su (Xia), Jung Sung Hwa, and Jung Won Young. The central character of the story, Lydia, will be played by Hong Na Hyun and Jang Min Jae.
Other cast members include Park Hae-mi, Na Ha-na, and Jung Wook-jin. The musical will be directed by Alex Timberland, who made the musical "Moulin Rouge!" a success.
The lyrics and music were written by Australian former member singer-songwriter Eddie Perfect. The script was co-written by Scott Brown and Anthony King. The Korean director is Shim So.
The drama will be written by Lee Chang-ho, with Kim Soo-bin as the translator, and the comedy script by Lee Chang-ho. "Beetlejuice," which returns after four years, will be shown at the Gangseo Theater in Seoul from the 16th of this month to the 22nd of March next year.
It will be performed at the LG Arts Center Seoul LG Signature Hall in Seo-gu.