The production of ‘Elisabeth’, which was embroiled in controversy over the casting of singer and musical actor Ock Joo-hyeon, opened its mouth. It is a firm stance that fair casting was carried out through an intense audition.
On the 15th, EMK Musical Company, the production company of the musical ‘Elisabeth’, said in an official position, “The 10th anniversary performance will be held in the 2022 EMK Production audition (notice on December 8, 2021), including producer Um Hong-hyun, director Robert Johansson, and music director Kim Moon-jung. New actors selected through intensive step-by-step auditions with the best staff and actors selected through the final approval of the original VBW original company, including actors from last season, were cast,” he emphasized.
He continued, “Due to the nature of the licensed musical, the casting of the musical ‘Elisabeth’ is impossible without the final approval of the original company, including the main and supporting actors, and the ensemble actors. Thank you for this, and we ask for your continued interest and love in the future.”
Previously, ‘Elisabeth’ side revealed the final cast lineup including Ock Joo-hyun, Lee Ji-hye, Shin Sung-rok, Kim Jun-su, Noh Min-woo, Lee Hae-joon, Lee Ji-hoon, Kang Tae-eul, Park Eun-tae, Min Young-ki, Gil Byeong-min, Joo-ah, Lim Eun-young, Jin Tae-hwa, Lee Seok-jun, Jang Yun-seok, Moon Seong-hyuk, and Kim Ji-sun. However, the name of Kim So-hyun, the protagonist of the previous season, was excluded.
The controversy over ‘Sniping Ock Joo-hyun’ sparked controversy when actor Kim Ho-young, a well-known actor in the musical industry, posted, “Asari plate is a thing of the past. Now it’s jade plate.” Since then, some have mentioned actors who are close with Ock Joo-hyun, and randomly speculated that it was ‘network casting’.
In response, Ock Joo-hyun said, “Even if the owner is the owner of all the power to run a billion-dollar project, the production company will do it. Regardless, anyone who makes fun of their snout and fingers will be punished,” he warned. Since then, the production company seems to have taken a stand once morest the speculation.
Below is the full text of the position of the producer of ‘Elisabeth’.
hello. This is EMK Musical Company.
The 10th anniversary performance of the musical ‘Elisabeth’ (produced by EMK Musical Company) was held with the best staff in Korea, including producer Um Hong-hyun, director Robert Johansson, and music director Kim Moon-jung, through the 2022 EMK production audition (notice on December 8, 2021). New actors selected through high-level auditions and actors selected through final approval by VBW original company, including actors from last season, were cast.
Also, due to the nature of the licensed musical, the casting of the musical ‘Elisabeth’ is impossible without the final approval of the original company, including the main and supporting actors, as well as the ensemble actors.
We sincerely thank the audience for loving the musical ‘Elisabeth’ for 10 years with a special heart, and we ask for your continued interest and love in the future.
Hoyoung Lee / photo courtesy of Showon Company
