Fingerbus, an affiliate of Hyper Corporation (CEO Lee Sang-seok), a KOSDAQ-listed company, announced on the 12th that its next-generation point tech platform MetaClub will exclusively sell tickets for the first preview performance of the Broadway musical "Aladdin" in Korea on the 26th.
The musical Aladdin is a representative Broadway production that has gained worldwide popularity with its spectacular stage scale, attracting a cumulative audience of 20 million. Through the preview performance of Aladdin's Korean premiere, audiences can be the first in November to experience the dazzling stage, costumes, sensual choreography, and 84 illusions and special effects. In particular, MetaClub will exclusively sell tickets for the November 17th preview performance starring musical actor Kim Junsu, who is highly anticipated for his remarkable synchronization.
Since launching the play and musical ticketing service "MetaClub Ticket" in August, MetaClub has been expanding its service by selling tickets for 17 cultural and artistic works, including major productions such as the musicals Hadestown and Aladdin.
Choi Bok-gyu, CEO of Fingerbus, said, "As a result of our efforts to provide customers with a higher level of experience, we were able to secure the opportunity to sell preview tickets for the musical Aladdin," adding, "We will continue to invest in providing higher-quality cultural and artistic works and expand the recognition of the MetaClub Ticket service by offering a convenient ticket purchasing environment."
Meanwhile, the musical Aladdin returns to Korean audiences 10 years after its Broadway premiere. The role of Aladdin is cast with Kim Junsu, Seo Kyung-soo, and Park Kang-hyun. Korea's Genie is played by Jung Sung-hwa, Jung Won-young, and Kang Hong-seok. Lee Sung-kyung, Min Kyung-ah, and Choi Ji-hye take on the role of Jasmine. Ticket reservations opened on the 5th through official booking channels, including MetaClub, and the Korean premiere will open on November 22 at the Charlotte Theater.
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