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This meme is inescapable on French insta so I'm posting it here for all to enjoy

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been thinking about the original staging of les mis a lot recently about how cammack took a genuinely brilliant piece of art and made it into a show that’s probably got a year or two left in it at most

#not to repeat the age old mantra but #heaven joining very soon and so on he will pay for his crimes

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they are so delighted by each other I HATE them

#happy to report I am back on my bullshiy #5+ years but you always come back lolol #all of the podcast have made then SO UNHINGED bruh #carraville #jamie carragher #gary neville

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Production photos of Quasimodo featuring 정성화 Jung Sung Hwa, 양준모 Yang Jun Mo and 윤형렬 Yoon Hyung Ryeol for the 2024 Notre Dame de Paris run, photos courtesy of Mast Entertainment company.

#notre dame de paris #YangQuasi ❤️❤️❤️

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The Phantom of the Opera | Seoul, South Korea | 집팬텀 x 송크리 Review 5/6

October 13, 2023 - Evening / 1500th Korean performance

The Phantom of the Opera | 김주택 Kim Ju-taek/Julian Kim

Christine Daaé | 송은혜 Song Eun-hye

Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny | 황건하 Hwang Gun-ha

Carlotta Giudicelli | 이지영 Lee Ji-young

Oh another incident of me making excuses to see this show again...

@capitanogiorgio really wanted to go and how could I miss the chance to go with a great friend

it was the 1500th Korean performance

I wanted to see Ju-taek with a completely different cast rotation

...it's King Ju-taek, that's reason enough

It was meant to be because when I checked in with her after ticketing, I had bought a seat right in front of hers without even trying. I was just aiming for the general area. So yeah I'm justified! The stars aligned! No regrets, because this was another performance that blew me away and oh boy I cried again somehow what is this dark magic being done to me

I'm so dumb and I left my binoculars in my hotel room so I literally had to run to grab them and my art print for Yoon Young-seok during intermission. Like I said before though, the Charlotte is very small. The view from the last two seats genuinely doesn't feel that far away like it might at the Majestic. It's just difficult distinguish expressions. Any pair of binoculars and opera glasses can easily rectify that.

Backstage | Little Lotte / The Mirror

Quoting Ceci's notes "XOXO Gossip girl André" I just needed to note his dramatic "WoOoOw~!" and silly teenage girl giggling as they left Raoul to be alone with Christine. So scandalous! We both especially liked his delivery in The Mirror this performance. Even with such a powerful commanding voice he's able to make himself sound gentler and a lot less intimidating in response to Christine. Her words clearly have an affect on him, softening him. He called to her more quietly and eerily this time, but oh that nice little build up again in the final words telling her to come closer? Chef's kiss. Very nice range.

The Music of the Night

As with Dong-seok, SEH Christine was more curious about him and is not the fully obedient student like SJS Christine. It makes it interesting when she's paired with the more controlling Phantoms like KJT or CJR. Even so, these two had some interesting chemistry. He actually got a bit too caught up in the moment, leaning in very close to her (the almost kiss). There was a little bit more urgency when he quickly backed away even though he immediately pretended to be composed again. So maybe she hadn't fully given in yet, but she definitely was getting a little too curious. Both shows it did look he kept getting pulled by small stirrings of something from the intimacy, but he was always quick about brushing it off. This night for the line, "마침내 내 것이 될 순간 / The moment you'll finally be mine" - he put the whispered emphasis on "be mine" By the end, she was definitely more convinced by him and open to listening. But of course, getting jumpscared by a bride replica of yourself might be a bit of a vibe killer so hm that progress kinda dropped

Stranger Than You Dreamt It

Like I said, I left my binoculars for Act 1 so this part was kinda agonizing because I couldn't see facial expressions. But he really sounded more exposed and hysterical after his unmasking than before. He ended his outburst with loud gasps and even the first half of STYDI which was clearly meant to sound intimidating and harsh felt shaky. Once again, SEH Christine didn't take her eyes off of the Phantom when he came near. She began to reach for him when he was close like she had done with JDS Phantom, but he turned away too quickly...

Why Have You Brought Me Here? / All I Ask of You

Side-eyeing the hell out of HGH Raoul again, but extra this time. Until he's just about to start AIAOY, he just comes across as judgmental and irritated with her. Although I definitely prefer him over Hadley, he's a little too much of that type of hot-headed for me. I found it funny that Ju-taek talked about HGH Raoul always being angry. Like even directing his anger at Christine (he noted his way of shouting "이쪽으로 와요 / Come this way!!!" at Christine before she takes him to the rooftop and the way he shouts at Madame Giry). It's too accurate 😭 Anyway, not technically a bad performance, just not my preference with personalities for Raoul. To more briefly summarize this I'm quoting Ceci's notes again: "Tiger big douche tonight?" I will give him that he is very cute during AIAOY and I wish he would continue to be this cute. He was romantic and very passionate about it! I just have a radio performance to share so sadly you won't get the real feeling, but it's at least a little taste?

Wandering Child

I know the Phantom's murdering and kidnapping and whatnot but this is in his top crimes like he's a real bitch for this. He made himself sound so safe and inviting in 'Wandering Child' like leave her alone you weirdo!! And SEH Christine responds with "아빠 - Father?" whenever the Phantom calls for her to come closer at the end of the trio's singing. No, girl, no! 😭 His voice made a complete transformation after being interrupted by Raoul. Suddenly, he had a strong terrifying authoritative presence.

The Point of No Return

I loved how he gently tilted her chin with his fingers during the beginning of his half of the song like Dong-seok had at my first performance 🤭 His voice felt really strong, he really seemed determined and confident, but once again he was absolutely on edge when they get to the bench and struggling to grasp for that "control" he thought he had. They ended the song very close!! He wasn't even able to finish singing the final word. The adrenaline rush was gone. He was scared now. Despite being so intense before, his voice and the way he went to take her hand for the ring became so gentle, but also desperate and rushed at the same time. ...but why did the rooster NO!! get funnier to me. I'm so sorry!

Final Lair

During ‘Down Once More’ she tried to touch him, but he grabbed her angrily to stop her. I think she tried to reach to him or touch him a few other times like when she said she didn’t fear his face anymore, but this only made him panic and lash out more. He was really agitated and on edge! There were a lot more aggressive responses as attempts to suppress his doubts about his actions. Deep down he knew he sensed what he was doing was wrong, but he kept clinging to this feeling of betrayal and the excuse of his face to justify pushing forward. But we're past the point of no return, we can only go full speed ahead now. The way he mocked Raoul seemed so calm, but when HGH Raoul started snapping at him he matched his energy a lot more viciously than when interacting with SWG Raoul. He pounded his chest during the line "이 모든 건 이미 결정된 것 / All of this has already been decided" with a pained emphasis on 'decided'. I think deep inside he already might have known what the ending would have to be Ohhhh when Raoul asked why he would force her to choose a lie this time it enraged the Phantom so much he grunted loudly and looked like he was about to actually strangle him when he lunged at him. SEH Christine was brave about blocking his path and he stormed off again because he couldn't hurt her. But it's kind of funny to me that Ju-taek said the aggression from HGH Raoul triggers more anger from him (that was clear), but when facing SWG Raoul he almost feels bad for him. He also said putting the noose on SWG Raoul is easy, but then HGH Raoul is kinda scary and angry. Personally, I think that putting a noose on HGH Raoul is the equivalent of putting a chihuahua leash on a tiger and hoping it'll hold. The way he gave his "믿었다... 날 믿었다고... / Trusted...you trusted me" reply was sharp, almost sarcastic and he shouted for her to make her choice looking seriously anguished. She looked wounded and sobbed before she began to respond. The kiss was similar to the one with SJS and SEH Christine really didn't want to leave him either. She was trying to stretch her hand out to him while HGH Raoul kept insisting they needed to leave. When he called himself the angel of death she was shaking her head. Hadn't she just expressed something different to him? It looked like it hurt her to still hear those kinds of words from him. But the weight of his guilt was really crushing him so much that he couldn't take it. He fell to the ground crying hard when he chased them away. Upon seeing Christine return, he sighed a little. She was whimpering and sobbing as he told her that he loved her and she nodded slowly in return. He really tried hard to make it look like he was at peace with letting her go, but it was clear he wasn't ready. The moment her hand left his, he let out a shaky sigh like she was his very breath being taken away from him when she ran off crying. But he didn't try to stop her in any way. He just kissed the ring softly and walked picked up the veil on the ground. He quietly repeated her name into the veil over and over again lovingly before he did the same action with the veil singing his final lines. Even though SEH Christine doesn't look at her Phantoms, she sounded mournful and shaky on the way out. I don't think she'd even be able to handle looking at him again

Here's yet another special commemorative audience photo woo! Ceci and I stretched into the aisle so we could find ourselves later and not just be a blur in the crowd and well...there we are. I think he took like 3 different poses before deciding the last one was the right one heh

I think in general the cast was on fire! There was a lot of good energy since it was another special performance. Part of the multiple reasons I chose to attend! After this I could say with confidence that Kim Ju-taek has now ended up being in my top favorite Phantoms. I know he had performance experience from opera, but I still can't believe he's been able to come up one of the most unique perspectives I've seen for this role for his first musical. Now my friends and I have all sorts of future role ideas, so I hope he continues to do musicals in the future! Just one more review left now~

It's promo time enjoy some performances to cleanse your ears!

#tiger big douche tonight is my legacy #victimised by the homie 😭 #its king ju taek its reason enough YES IT IS #POTO #POTO Korea #musicals #Kim Ju Taek #yoon young seok #song eun hye

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#it's that time of the year again #franchement je rigolerai toujours #il y a pas un jour où ce ne sera pas drôle #meilleure vidéo du kaamelott game

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Since no propaganda was given I will take matters into my own hands.

NDDP's Overture is quite literally the very essence of Notre Dame. Not only does it serves as the Overture, it's a leitmotif throughout the show, appearing in several songs such as La Volupté or Fatalité but most importantly (and famously) in Vivre.

It's not just an Overture it's the whole point and spirit of the show :

Live for the one/those you love

Love beyond love

Give without expecting anything in return

Free to choose your life and whatever you want it to be

From the very Overture, Notre Dame delivers its message of love and hope, how kindness and acts of love, whether romantic or platonic, can change everything.

It's not just an Overture it's an anthem

Round 1, Poll 2

Propaganda for Notre Dame de Paris:

None submitted.

Propaganda for Sweet Charity:

The Sweet Charity overture is so good it's absurd. It starts out slamming down that absolutely iconic Big Spender riff then goes straight into the musical equivalent of pure dopamine. It's such a good combination of classic and unique - that section with the guitars!! and it flows so wonderfully it's like floating around on clouds made of sugar.

Feel free to rb with any additional propaganda and I will rb it here.

#thanks for coming to my ted talk #nddp #musicals

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Yoon Young-seok, Son Ji-soo, and Lee Sang-jun in their fabulously glittering Masquerade garbs.

#When I say I would lay my life for this cast #I am not joking #yoon young seok #lee sang jun #son ji soo #poto korea #poto #musicals #your honour I love them I can't believe I can't go to daegu to see them again

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Two clips of Point of No Return from Romania.

#oh okay do go off poto romania akzkzkdkdk #i'm curious about the start because??? no cloak?? but interesting take #adrian nour #irina baiant #point of no return #poto romania #the phantom of the opera #poto #very 2004 movie of them

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les mis previews started and i just want to remind everyone what choi jaerim’s schedule looks like between seoul and busan i dont think he’s a real person

#he is mad I love him please take care king 😭 #cant believe he'll also do daegu / seoul commute like help #최재림

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just gave yoon youngseok my art crying 😭

#this was a goated art like omg 🥺 #and he was so patient bless him 🙏 #poto #poto korea #윤영석

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Thinking about 최재림's Phantom on this fine morning

#he is insane I want to see him again but wallet says no #maybe......... daegu...... #poto #he is so long so terrifying YES #최재림

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Buquet’s Death… minus Buquet?

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#i see its the week of poto whoopsies #korea's boat (AGAIN) and now this #POTO #POTO ITALY #musicals

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Kwon Ga-min on her Christine debut!

with Jeon Dong-seok, Song Won-geun, and Han Bo-ra

#I'm so glad they all looked out for her so much <3 #POTO #POTO Korea #kwon gamin #jeon dong seok #song won geun #han bo ra

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Jeon Dong-seok marks Show 200 in Korea (100 in Seoul!) 👏👏👏

#a great show I heard 👀😏 #jeon dong seok #전동석 #the phatom of the opera #poto korea #POTO

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boat didn’t work for kwon gamin’s christine debut so she and dongseok had to walk on water during the title song the phantoms performing jesus miracles now i guess i saw someone say it was like a sightseeing tour 😭

#thats some goated choices and improv here #all my love to kwon gamin omg it must have been quite the night for her 😭 #and I heard swg and jds were so levely to her at curtain call 🥺🥺🥺 #POTO #musicals #poto korea

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Different Korean Phantoms' different 'The Music of the Night' lyrics.

🎼 3rd Production(2023-24) (3 versions!)

🎵 조승우 Phantom:

원하던 모든 꿈을 갖게 되리라

(You will get all the dreams you wanted;)

(Original English Lyrics: Let your mind start a journey through a strange, new world)

새로운 세상 또 다른 삶을

(A new world and a different life.)

(OEL: Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before)

니 영혼, 다시 태어날 순간!

(The moment – when your soul is reborn! –)

(OEL: Let your soul take you where you long to be!)

마침내 내 것이 될 순간...

(is the moment when (you) will finally be mine...)

(OEL: Only then can you belong to me.)

🎵 김주택 Phantom: (김주택's lyrics are same with 2nd production(2009 September - 2010)'s lyrics.)

원하던 모든 꿈을 갖게 되리라

(You will get all the dreams you wanted;)

새로운 세상 또 다른 삶을

(A new world and a different life.)

니 영혼, 나를 원한 이 순간!

(This moment – (when) your soul wants me! –)

(OEL: Let your soul take you where you long to be!)

마침내 내 것이 될 순간...

(is the moment when (you) will finally be mine...)

🎵 전동석 Phantom: (전동석's lyrics are similar with 2nd production's press conference(2009 May 04) version lyrics.)

원하던 모든 꿈을 갖게 되리라

(You will get all the dreams you wanted;)

새로운 세상 또 다른 삶을

(A new world and a different life)

니 영혼, 가야만 할 그곳에!

((from) where your soul must go!)

(OEL: Let your soul take you where you long to be!)

마침내 내 것이 될 순간...

((That) is the moment when (you) will finally be mine...)

* POTO team said they left special gifts(Unique directing and choreography details for Korean production), and I think these are part of that gifts.

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🎼 1st Production(2001-02)

🎵 윤영석 Phantom(+ Alternate 김장섭)

(* 윤영석 played Phantom in 1st & 2nd productions and he plays André in 3rd production.)

새로운 세상을 향해서 떠나가

(Go to the new world,)

(OEL: Let your mind start a journey through a strange, new world)

알던 세상은 떨쳐 버리고

(leave the world you knew before,)

(OEL: Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before)

영혼이 이끄는 그곳으로!

((Go) to the place where (your) soul leads!)

(OEL: Let your soul take you where you long to be!)

그러면 내 사랑 될 테니...

(Then you'll be my love...)

(OEL: Only then can you belong to me.)

🎼 2nd Production's press conference(2009 May 04) version lyrics.

🎵 양준모 Phantom

원하던 모든 꿈을 갖게 되리라

(You will get all the dreams you wanted;)

(OEL: Let your mind start a journey through a strange, new world)

새로운 세상 또 다른 삶을

(A new world and a different life.)

(OEL: Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before)

니 영혼, 가야만 할 그곳이!

(Where your soul must go!)

(OEL: Let your soul take you where you long to be!)

나 또한 가야 할 곳이니...

(is where I also have to go...)

(OEL: Only then can you belong to me.)

🎼 2nd Production(2009 September - 2010)

🎵 윤영석 Phantom & 양준모 Phantom(+ 홍광호 Raoul -> 홍광호 Phantom)

원하던 모든 꿈을 갖게 되리라

(You will get all the dreams you wanted;)

(OEL: Let your mind start a journey through a strange, new world)

새로운 세상 또 다른 삶을

(A new world and a different life.)

(OEL: Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before)

니 영혼, 나를 원한 이 순간!

(This moment – (when) your soul wants me! –)

(OEL: Let your soul take you where you long to be!)

마침내 내 것이 될 순간...

(is the moment when (you) will finally be mine...)

(OEL: Only then can you belong to me.)

(* This part was sung the same by all Korean Revival Phantoms, but 홍광호 Phantom sang other MOTN part in reverse.

Although 홍광호 did not participate in the 3rd production, 홍광호's reverse version lyrics became the official lyrics in the 3rd production.)

#this is the post I was looking for for months thank you!!!! #poto korea #poto #윤영석 #김장섭 #양준모 #홍광호 #조승우 #김주택 #전동석 #I wonder how choi jae rim sings it #cant wait to see him!!