[Sports Chosun Reporter Park Ah-ram] Ock Joo-hyun, a musical actress and former member of the group Fin.K.L, shed tears.
On the 1st, Ock Joo-hyun shared a video on her personal account where she expressed her gratitude to the audience after the final performance of the musical ‘Bonnie and Clyde’.
In the video, she wipes away her tears and shares, “We have been like a family. I am grateful for this connection. I will strive to become an actress who gives back with excellent performances on stage. I hope you all hold onto a beautiful green apple in your lives.”
She, along with her fellow cast members, clasped hands and bowed deeply, creating a poignant moment filled with emotion.
Meanwhile, Ock Joo-hyun recently became embroiled in controversy over her number of appearances in the musical ‘Anna Karenina’.
The musical, which opened on February 20, cast Ock Joo-hyun, Lee Ji-hye, and Kim So-hyang as the lead role ‘Anna’ in a triple casting arrangement. However, according to the disclosed schedule, Ock Joo-hyun was slated to perform in 23 of the 38 performances scheduled until March 20 (some reports state she will perform 25 times), whereas Lee Ji-hye and Kim So-hyang were scheduled for 8 and 7 performances, respectively, leading to criticisms of favoritism in casting.
The director, Alina Chevik, explained at a press conference that “the suspicions have been exaggerated,” and that the decision was based on Ock Joo-hyun’s vocal ability and energy being deemed suitable for the role.
The production company also stated that “casting and the distribution of performance dates is the exclusive right of the production company and original creators.”
The musical ‘Anna Karenina’ is based on the novel of the same name by Lev Tolstoy and explores themes of love, marriage, and family against the backdrop of aristocratic society in late 19th-century Russia.