KPOP musical to close on Broadway after just two weeks

New musical KPOP is to close on Broadway this weekend – just two weeks after officially opening.

Written by Jason Kim with music and lyrics by Helen Park and Max Vernon, KPOP first premiered off-Broadway in 2017.

The new Broadway production opened at the Circle in the Square Theatre on 27 November 2022 following previews from 13 October.

Today it was announced the show would play its final performance this Sunday, 11 November. At the end of it run the musical will have played 44 previews and 17 performances.

The final performance will be dedicated the Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community.

For fans there’s some good news – an original Broadway cast recording has been confirmed for release next year.

As global superstars put everything on the line for a special one-night-only concert, one singer – played by K-pop and musical theater sensation Luna – faces an inner struggle that threatens to dismantle one of the hottest labels in K-pop.

Pulsing with infectious beats, electrifying choreography, and breathtaking joy, KPOP is an all-consuming multimedia experience that explores the relentless discipline, raw talent, and commercial ambition behind the heart-thumping international phenomenon.

The cast featured K-pop star Luna alongside Kevin Woo, Lee Min-young and Kim Bohyung.

For more information and tickets, visit kpopbroadway.com