Actor Lee Ho-won takes center stage in the upcoming musical Golf Friends, generating significant buzz ahead of its premiere.
Musical ‘Golf Friends’ Background
Golf Friends adapts a track from Matthew Sweet’s album of the same name into a compelling story set in the 1990s. It explores the bond between two high school seniors, Will and Mike, facing graduation and life’s uncertainties. The production earned praise for its artistic depth during runs in the US and Japan, heightening anticipation for its Korean debut.
Lee Ho-won’s Key Role
Lee Ho-won embodies Mike, the team’s leader and an unlikely athletic standout with a rugged exterior. This complex character hides inner turmoil while craving personal transformation. Through precise acting and commanding vocals, Lee Ho-won captures the essence of youthful struggles and growth.
Proven Stage and Screen Presence
Lee Ho-won recently wrapped the innovative musical Solo Leveling on Ice, blending high-stakes skating with drama to dominate the stage. He has shone in other musicals like Sandglass, Snow Age: Shout, Joseon!, and Secretly Greatly: The Last.
His television credits include Reply 1997 and Chicken Hainam, while films such as Birth and There Is No Cheonguk showcase his range. A recent lead in Hollywood’s The Other Side of Winter further broadens his portfolio. Across mediums, he gravitates toward roles illuminating youth’s inner conflicts.
In Golf Friends, audiences can expect a profound exploration of adolescence’s pains from multiple angles.
Performance Schedule and Tickets
The show runs from March 31 to June 7 at Baekam Art Hall. First-round tickets open February 27 at 2 p.m. through NOL Ticket and Yes24 Ticket.
