Musical 'Swing Days: Codename A' Abruptly Halted Due to Technical Issues
Musical 'Swing Days: Codename A' Abruptly Halted Due to Technical Issues
The musical 'Swing Days: Codename A' was unexpectedly halted mid-performance.

According to TenAsia's investigation on the 17th, the performance on the 16th was stopped during the second act due to a technical issue with the stage equipment, just 30 minutes before the curtain was supposed to fall. As a result, the audience had to leave the theater without seeing the conclusion of the show.
Musical 'Swing Days: Codename A' Abruptly Halted Due to Technical Issues
Musical 'Swing Days: Codename A' Abruptly Halted Due to Technical Issues
Lead actor Min Woo-hyuk, who plays the role of Yoo Il-hyung, expressed his apologies on his social media account shortly after the performance, stating, "I am deeply sorry to the audience who made the precious effort to attend. Although no words can truly console, I hope you can ease your displeasure and return home safely."

Min Woo-hyuk's agency clarified to TenAsia on the 17th, "The issue was with the equipment, not the actor. Typically, when a performance is halted, there are many complaint calls. We understand there was a problem with the LED panel. As the lead actor, he felt compelled to express his regret."
Musical 'Swing Days: Codename A' Abruptly Halted Due to Technical Issues
Musical 'Swing Days: Codename A' Abruptly Halted Due to Technical Issues
The production companies, All That Story Co., Ltd. and Company Yeonjak Co., Ltd., also issued an apology. They stated, "During the second act of today's performance, a stage equipment malfunction led to the halt. Despite thorough checks before and after the show and attempts to restore the system, unforeseen defects made it impossible to continue. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to the audience who took the time to attend."

They added, "For those who purchased tickets, we will refund 110% of the ticket price. All ticket reservations will be canceled and refunded, with an additional 10% of the ticket price being paid separately to the purchaser's account. Details regarding the 10% refund will be sent via a separate notification message to the ticket holders."

Meanwhile, 'Swing Days: Codename A' is a musical inspired by the participation of Yoo Il-han, the founder of Yuhan Corporation, in the NAPCO project. The production has garnered attention through the collaboration of writer Kim Hee-jae, composer Jason Howland, director Kim Tae-hyung, and music director Kim Moon-jung.

Ryu Ye-ji, TenAsia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr