Musical 'Werther' Opens Tickets for 25th Anniversary Show...Yang Yosub Character Poster Released

Korea's most popular original musical, Werther, is returning for its 25th anniversary. Tickets went on sale at 2 p.m. today (July 27), and the character poster of highlight member and musical theater actor Yang Yosub has been released, creating a lot of buzz.

Yang Yosub will be playing the role of Werther in the upcoming performance, portraying the protagonist in pure love. In the released poster, his warm eyes gazing at his beloved stand out, hinting at his delicate emotional performance, raising expectations. In addition to Yang Yoseob, actors Uhm Ki-joon and Kim Min-seok will also be playing the role of Werther and will showcase their various charms.

The female lead, Lotte, will be played by Jeon Mi-do, Lee Ji-hye, and Ryu In-ah. The three actresses perfectly portray the characters with their clean smiles and innocent charm, and the watercolor-like atmosphere of the poster, reminiscent of a field of flowers, promises to give audiences an unforgettable experience.

Werther is based on Goethe's novel The Sorrows of Young Werther, which tells the sublime love story of Werther and Lotte. Since its premiere in 2000, it has been a staple of Korean musicals with its delicate storyline, sophisticated production, and beautiful chamber orchestra. This 25th anniversary performance will showcase the essence of a well-made musical with an upgraded stage and production.

The colorful casting lineup is also attracting attention. Yang Yo-seop and Kim Min-seok are expected to play Werther with deep emotions, while Jeon Mi-do, Lee Ji-hye, and Ryu In-ah bring their characters to life with their different charms.

In addition, Park Jae-yoon and Lim Jung-mo as Lotte's fiancé Albert, Ryu Soo-hwa and Lee Young-mi as Albert's advisor Orka, and Kim Yi-dam and Lee Bong-joon as the gardener Kainz will complete the cast.

The 25th anniversary production of Werther is set to open in December, proving once again that it is a well-made original musical.