ENTERTAINMENT
'Othello' Lee Seol, behind the Desdemona poster

Attention is focused on Lee Seol, the main character of the play 'Othello', which is scheduled to open on the 12th. The play 'Othello' is a work that depicts the story of Othello, a former Venetian Moorish mercenary, who is deceived by the evil Iago and becomes suspicious and jealous of his virtuous wife Desdemona, eventually killing her.


Meanwhile, the agency Just Entertainment released a behind-the-scenes cut of Lee Seol's 'Othello' poster. Through the released photos, it was possible to meet Desdemona, who Lee Seol will portray, in advance, arousing the curiosity of prospective audiences. In particular, Lee Seol's unique and alluring visuals cause heart palpitations in viewers, while his dark eyes seem to foreshadow the whirlwind of fate that will come to Desdemona, stimulating the desire to watch.
We can also see Lee Seol’s professional side. It is said that he put a lot of thought into capturing the key characteristics of the character and completed it with excellent results, and that he impressed the staff with his passion for the work, including meticulous monitoring on site.
Like this, Lee Seol showed a shining presence even in the behind-the-scenes cuts. As he is expanding his scope from dramas and movies to theater, attention is also focused on his performance in 'Othello'.
Meanwhile, the play 'Othello' will be performed at CJ Towol Theater from May 12 to June 4.
Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr