Lee Jong-hyuk Stars in Play 'Beginning' with New Main Poster Release

Actor Lee Jong-hyuk (51) is set to star in the play 'Beginning', which has just unveiled its main poster.

Scheduled to open on May 15 at the LG Art Center Seoul U+ Stage, the play 'Beginning' has released its main poster. The newly revealed poster captures the play's unique vibrant charm, realistic romance, and the subtle relationships between characters, drawing attention. The play explores the themes of falling in love again and opening one's heart, portraying the 'beginning of adulthood' in a relatable manner, aiming to captivate audiences this spring.

The main poster focuses on expressing the multi-layered emotions of anticipation and fear through two couples with different atmospheres. Actors Lee Chun-hee, Yoo Sun, Lee Jong-hyuk, and Lee Yoon-ji bring their unique energy and chemistry to the roles of 'Danny' and 'Laura', completing the relationships with their distinct styles.

The poster features pair cuts of Yoo Sun and Lee Yoon-ji as 'Laura', and Lee Chun-hee and Lee Jong-hyuk as 'Danny', capturing the essence of 'Laura' actively pursuing a new beginning and 'Danny' hesitating at the start of a relationship. The close proximity and expressions of warmth and humor convey the emotions of strangers gradually becoming closer, delivering the play's fresh and romantic mood intuitively.

The play 'Beginning' is a two-person drama centered around the conversation between 'Danny' and 'Laura' after Laura's house party ends. It delves into themes of loneliness, relationships, love, fear, and the courage to start anew, with realistic dialogue, comedic elements, and delicate emotional lines, receiving deep empathy and praise during its premiere.

In this revival, original cast members Lee Jong-hyuk and Yoo Sun return to the stage, joined by newcomers Lee Chun-hee and Lee Yoon-ji, promising a richer and more dynamic 'Beginning'. The synergy of these four actors with their diverse charms and energy is expected to offer audiences new excitement and empathy.

Production company S Company stated, "The poster focuses on capturing the warmth of 'starting again'. We hope the emotions of adults who want to feel excited but find it hard to approach will resonate realistically with the audience." They added, "For those who find starting relationships challenging, regardless of age, or those who want to feel the thrill of starting anew, this will be an enjoyable and worthwhile play. We ask for your anticipation."

The play 'Beginning' will be performed from May 15 at the LG Art Center Seoul U+ Stage, with tickets available through NOL Ticket and the LG Art Center Seoul website.

Reporter Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr