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Korean pop star Luna will make Broadway debut in new musical "KPOP"

By CBS New York Team

March 30, 2022 / 8:34 PM EDT / CBS New York

New musical "KPOP" coming to Broadway this fall

NEW YORK -- South Korea's Luna, one of the world's biggest recording stars, will make her Broadway debut in the new musical "KPOP" this fall.

"KPOP" tells the story of international superstars putting everything on the line for a one-night only concert.

The musical's upcoming Broadway premiere was announced Wednesday at the Korean Cultural Center New York in Midtown.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 30: Director Teddy Bergman, Executive Director of the Korean Cultural Center Yun Jeung Jo, composer Helen Park and composer Max Vernon pose for a photo with singer Luna (C) during a press conference announcing that she will make her Broadway debut in "KPOP" the Musical at Korean Cultural Center on March 30, 2022 in New York City. Cindy Ord/Getty Images

"Broadway represents the pinnacle of achievement in my profession, so being able to bring my culture to the fans who flock here from all over the world to see a Broadway show is the honor of my life," Luna said.

"KPOP" will make its home at the Circle in the Square Theatre.

It's set to begin previews on Oct. 13, and opening night is planned for Nov. 20.

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