'ANNAX' Premieres in Korea with Han Ji-eun, Kim Do-yeon, and Lee Hyun-woo Leading the Cast

Jan 27, 2025

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The play 'Annax' (Production Glim Company) released pictures of the actors' practice scenes.

At the place where six actors gather and practice, you can feel the actors completely melted into the character and the atmosphere of the practice room filled with hot energy.

Based on the shocking true story of Anna Sorokin, a real-life character well known in Korea through the original Netflix series Making Ana, the play AnnaX premiered in the West End in 2021.

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Choi Yeon-woo, Han Ji-eun, Kim Do-yeon, and Lee Sang-yeop, Lee Hyun-woo, and Won Tae-min, who played Ariel, were triple cast, respectively. Choi Yeon-woo, who impressed with his heart-wrenching voice and stable performance in each work, was named as Anna. Actor Choi Yeon-woo, who has continued to perform horizontally on the musical stage, such as 'praise of private affairs' 'distraction', is back in a theater for the first time in a long time, raising expectations. Choi Yeon-woo is excited and happy to be with the national premiere of "Annax". When I read the script, Anna's character came to me very attractively, and I'm looking forward to the practice process and results because it's always as fun as I expected to face a strange character."

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Han Ji-eun, who has built a solid filmography with perfect synchronization for each character she plays such as drama 'Bad and Crazy'How to Love City Men and Women'Melo Constitution', will return to the theater with 'Anax' for the first time in about 10 years. Han Ji-eun said, "I'm very nervous as it's been a long time since I've done a play, but I'm also looking forward to showing a new side and charm through the character Anna." "I'll do my best to prepare it and make it a good performance for me and for the audience." delivered a greeting.

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Kim Do-yeon, a singer and actress, worked as a group IOI and Weki Meki, and not only established her position as a singer, but also succeeded in becoming an actor through various dramas such as 'Man and Woman'Wonder Woman'Jiri Mountain'. Kim Do-yeon, who was recognized for her acting skills through the recently released movie `Ameba Girls and School Ghost Stories: The Day of the School', will build up her acting spectrum through her first play work 'AnnaX'. Kim Do-yeon is excited and looking forward to making her first play challenge 'Annax'. There was also a burden that Annax was a two-person play, but I thought it would be regrettable if I missed it after reading the script, so I took on the challenge. I'll work hard to prepare and show you a good performanceHe expressed his ambition, drawing attention to his acting moves in the future.

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Lee Sang-yeop, who is challenging the play for the first time through the role of Ariel Anax, is expected to give a strong impact on the theater stage based on his stable acting skills and inner skills. Lee Sang-yup found the script "Annax" to be easy to read and fun from the first time I saw it. In particular, I was greatly attracted as an actor to a character named Ariel, who gradually learned the truth about Anna and was confused. I'm grateful to be with you on a good piece of work" he expressed his feelings.

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Actor Lee Hyun-woo was also cast as Ariel. Lee Hyun-woo felt the charm of the play and the joy of acting as he experienced the moment of complete concentration on the stage. While waiting for a good piece, I'm happy to meet a charming script and character called Annax. I'll do my best to show my living and breathing character on stage," he said.

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Another Ariel will feature rookie Won Tae-min. "I decided to appear on 'Anna X' because I thought it was a story that anyone living in the modern world could relate to. It's an honor to have the premiere in Korea. It's my first time trying to play in Korea, so I'll prepare hard and show you a good performance." expressed his determination.

Director Kim Ji-ho thinks that "Ananax" is a work aimed at what we want and what we want to believe."," he said, citing the charm of the work. Then "People share their perfectly edited daily lives through social media, packaging their images, and those who see them are fascinated by such lives. In other words, Anna's story is a common phenomenon in modern society, and it will be a good window to critically look at the modern society addicted to the ideal truth.

The performance of Anax, which began on the 28th, will be performed at the LG Art Center Seoul, U+ Stage until March 16.

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'ANNAX' Premieres in Korea with Han Ji-eun, Kim Do-yeon, and Lee Hyun-woo Leading the Cast

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