How KPOP Left Its Mark on Broadway
- 5 months ago
The first Korean Show on Broadway, ‘KPOP’, reminds us that joy is a universal experience. ‘KPOP’ follows the journey of 2 music groups striving to become K-pop idols and debut in New York City. This show unites the audience in a shared celebration of music and storytelling. It is a story made to be enjoyed by everyone because embracing the beats of K-pop doesn't require you to know Korean. ‘KPOP’ unexpectedly closed its curtains after a short, two-week run. Its abrupt end echoes the fate of many BIPOC shows on Broadway that have ended too soon. This opens up a larger discussion about the unfair standards imposed on BIPOC representation. Asian stories deserve to be told, and ‘KPOP’ serves as a reminder of the beauty of representation on the grand stage.
Asian theater kids unite
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The first Korean Show on Broadway, ‘KPOP’, reminds us that joy is a universal experience. ‘KPOP’ follows the journey of 2 music groups striving to become K-pop idols and debut in New York City. This show unites the audience in a shared celebration of music and storytelling. It is a story made to be enjoyed by everyone because embracing the beats of K-pop doesn't require you to know Korean. ‘KPOP’ unexpectedly closed its curtains after a short, two-week run. Its abrupt end echoes the fate of many BIPOC shows on Broadway that have ended too soon. This opens up a larger discussion about the unfair standards imposed on BIPOC representation. Asian stories deserve to be told, and ‘KPOP’ serves as a reminder of the beauty of representation on the grand stage.
Credits
Director
Keshia Hannam
Producers
Stephanie Tangkilisan
Editor
Ruolin Luyo
Director of Photography
Alison Boya Sun
Prakhar Deep Jain
Translation
Masuma Khan
Editor-in-Chief
Keshia Hannam
Head of Production
Stephanie Tangkilisan
Producer
Joy Jihyun Jeong
Post Production Coordinator
Skolastika Lupitawina
Assistant Editor
Rendy Abi
Color
Nadya Shabrina
Sound
Ezound Studios
Original Theme Song & Music by
Fabian Mansur
Additional Music by
Captain Qubz – Close to Me - Instrumental Version
Suraj Nepal – Rhythm of Soul ft. Rohit Manandhar
Suraj Nepal -–Mood
Asian theater kids unite
Caption
The first Korean Show on Broadway, ‘KPOP’, reminds us that joy is a universal experience. ‘KPOP’ follows the journey of 2 music groups striving to become K-pop idols and debut in New York City. This show unites the audience in a shared celebration of music and storytelling. It is a story made to be enjoyed by everyone because embracing the beats of K-pop doesn't require you to know Korean. ‘KPOP’ unexpectedly closed its curtains after a short, two-week run. Its abrupt end echoes the fate of many BIPOC shows on Broadway that have ended too soon. This opens up a larger discussion about the unfair standards imposed on BIPOC representation. Asian stories deserve to be told, and ‘KPOP’ serves as a reminder of the beauty of representation on the grand stage.
Credits
Director
Keshia Hannam
Producers
Stephanie Tangkilisan
Editor
Ruolin Luyo
Director of Photography
Alison Boya Sun
Prakhar Deep Jain
Translation
Masuma Khan
Editor-in-Chief
Keshia Hannam
Head of Production
Stephanie Tangkilisan
Producer
Joy Jihyun Jeong
Post Production Coordinator
Skolastika Lupitawina
Assistant Editor
Rendy Abi
Color
Nadya Shabrina
Sound
Ezound Studios
Original Theme Song & Music by
Fabian Mansur
Additional Music by
Captain Qubz – Close to Me - Instrumental Version
Suraj Nepal – Rhythm of Soul ft. Rohit Manandhar
Suraj Nepal -–Mood