The musical kicked off in Korea on December 6th and will run through the 17th for a total of six performances. According to its production company, Show Note, Gyuri has managed to bring in over a 50% rate of male audience members. The average audience for musicals is said to be made up of 25% to 40% males, making ’200 Pounds Beauty’ significantly higher in male audience members than most.
A representative stated, “Performances with Gyuri raise the attendance number of males in their teens and 20′s. We believe that they’re mostly her fans and others curious to see Gyuri.”
Gyuri stated, “It’s my first time trying this hard because there is a sense of responsibility to my co-stars where we need to pull off a two-hour show together. I’m happy that I’m able to even participate in a musical where I can sing and act.”
This year end, Gyuri will be juggling an appearance on MBC‘s ‘Lulu Lala‘ and KARA’s Korean and Japanese award ceremonies, in addition to her musical.
16 December:
On December 15th, the singer tweeted, ”All the beautiful women who want to live out their lives to the fullest, I hope to see all of you at the show. We will give off fun and upbeat energy. It’s the end of the year, and beautiful women are happy.”
In the photo, Bada struck a pose wearing an all-white gown while donning heavy makeup. Her ‘fat-suit’ was particularly eye-catching, since Bada is known to have a slender figure.
Netizens commented, “True dedication to her craft” and “She makes me want to watch this musical!“
Bada has been acting in the musical alongside KARA‘s Park Gyuri since the show on the 6th.
19 September:
It was reported earlier that the musical starring KARA‘s Park Gyuri, ‘200 Pounds Beauty‘, was facing legal issues with regards to copyright infringement. However, despite the lawsuit, the production staff has revealed that the “musical will go on as planned”.
According to a Japanese media source, the Japanese production company, Shochiku, “will have the performance go on as planned for all the fans who’ve been anticipating the sale of the tickets.”
KARA’s company, DSP Entertainment, stated, “We’ve heard that despite the lawsuit, the show will go on without problems.” They continued, “We haven’t received any specific details… the Japanese production company will handle everything”.
The ticket sales are estimated to draw in more than $5 million USD for this large-scale production, especially since the lead role will be played by Gyuri (who enjoys a strong popularity in Japan thanks to her KARA activities).
The musical will run from October 8th to November 16th in Japan’s Osaka Shochiku Theater. The show will then hit the road in December, going on tour around other Asian countries, such as Korea, China, and Singapore.
16 September:
The musical ’200 Pounds Beauty’, starring KARA‘s Gyuri, is facing some issues with their upcoming performances in Japan.
Japan’s Asahi Newspaper reported, “Publishing company, Godansha, is stating that ’200 Pounds Beauty’ has violated the copyright of the original manga and has filed an injunction asking for the musical to be put to a stop, at Tokyo’s District Court”.
In 2006, Godansha signed a license contract with the Korean film distribution company for the popular Korean movie adaptation of ’200 Pounds Beauty’.
However according to the media report, Japanese production company, Shochiku, was not able to negotiate a deal for a licensing contract with Godansha for the upcoming musical. As a result, Godansha has filed an injunction to stop the upcoming performances.
’200 Pounds Beauty’ musical gathered hot interest with a cast featuring Gyuri and Supernova’s Sungjae, and was scheduled to run from October 8th to November 16th.
30 July:
Via tokyohive:
On July 29th, KARA’s leader Gyuri (23) and her fellow actors/singers attended a press conference for their new musical, “Bijou wa Tsurai no” (Being Beautiful Is Painful), also known as “200 Pounds Beauty”. The musical is based off of Suzuki Yumiko’s manga, “Kanna-san Daiseikou Desu!”, and it’s also been turned into a popular Korean film as well.
The story is about a heavyset woman with an amazing voice, who secretly does the singing voice for a big pop star. With special make-up and a suit, Gyuri will be transformed into the 125kg (275 lb) singer.
She commented, “I’m really looking forward to meeting the Japanese fans who have seen a different image of me up until now.”
Supernova’s Sungje (24) will be playing opposite Gyuri as a music producer. “We want to arrange everything perfectly so that all of the Japanese people can see a fantastic performance,” he said.
The musical will be held in Osaka from October 8th to November 6th.
Source: Sanspo - allkpop27 July:
The role of the cool-headed, charismatic producer ‘Han Sang Jun‘ has been appointed to actors Lee Jong Hyuk and Oh Man Suk; Supernova’s Sung Je will have a special performance for when the musical arrives in Osaka, Japan.
Meanwhile, the character of the previously overweight singer, Kang Han Byul/Jenny will be performed by singer Bada and KARA’s Park Gyuri.
Other cast members include CulTwo’s Kim Tae Kyun and musical actor Yang Jun Mo, who will be acting the role of the plastic surgeon, Lee Gong Hak, while Song Young Kyu and Im Hyung Jun will be acting as President Choi, a producer CEO who strictly prefers appearance over talent.
“200 Pounds Beauty” is a romantic comedy about an overweight lip-sync vocalist named Han Byul who owns an amazing vocal talent, but was always forced to hide herself behind the curtain due to her less-than-attractive physical appearance. After being humiliated in front of her true love, Han Byul decides to undergo head-to-toe plastic surgery in the hopes of standing on stage as a top singer.
The original musical was performed in 2008 with Bada playing as Han Byul, and it later won a total of four awards at the 3rd ‘The Musical Awards’ ceremony in 2009 for the “Best Musical Creativity Award”, “Best Actress” (Bada), “Best Director Award”, and “Best Stage Art Award” (Makeup designer Chae Song Hwa).
The producer stated, “For the scene where the previously obese Kang Han Byul transforms into the beautiful Jenny, we plan to show amazing theatrical art on stage with the help of artist Lee Eun Kyul. Designer Chae Song Hwa’s drama makeup will be more delicate and naturally upgraded to the extent where people will almost mistake Han Byul and Jenny as two different people.”
“200 Pound Beauty” will be kick-starting their Asia tour in October, beginning with performances in Osaka followed by performances in Seoul, China and Singapore.
21 June:
The musical will start in Osaka, Japan in October and make stops in many Asian cities.
On June 21st, Japan’s Sankei Sports reported, “KARA’s Gyuri and Supernova’s Sungjae are meeting in a musical. The two popular K-pop group members will garner much attention through their powerful vocals and acting skills.”
The original musical received a lot of love in 2008, even scoring awards from ‘The Musical Awards’.
Seems like they could make a cute couple!
15 June:
Gyuri has been cast for the lead role of ‘Kang Han Byul’ and will be joining the cast this October in Osaka, Japan for an Asian tour. Fans in Korea will be able to see her in end November at the CJ Art Center.
For those unfamiliar with the plot, Gyuri will be playing an overweight woman who possesses amazing vocal talent. Due to her physical appearance, however, she is forced to hide herself and sing as a substitute for other prettier artists. Determined to live her own life, she goes under the knife to fix her entire body, and becomes ‘reborn’ as a beautiful new person.
KARA will also be releasing their fourth single album, “Go Go Summer“, on June 29th, so stay tuned!
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