"Dream High" to get musical adaptation in Japan

Popular Korean drama series "Dream High" is set to gets its own musical adaptation in Japan. This news was revealed through the official blog of Japanese singer Matsushita Yuya.

Young singer Matsushita Yuya is set to play the leading role as a Japanese version of Kim Soohyun's popular role Song Samdong. Girl group BRIGHT's Nanaka is set to play the female lead, portraying Go Hyemi who was originally played by miss A member Suzy. Along with both of them, Mizuta Kouki (Prince of Tennis), Joey, Juria Kawakami (Jurian Beat Crisis) as well as Anna Santos were revealed to have been cast into the musical.

At the same time, the official website for the upcoming musical was revealed, including more information surrounding the cast and story.

The musical will run from July 3rd till July 20th at the New National Theatre. It will be choreographed and directed by Masuda Tetsuharu, who is known for his work on AKB48's "Beginner" and SMAP's "Sotto Kyutto" music videos, among others.

Source: musical-dreamhigh and matsushitayuya