Theatrical performer Lee Hae-jun stars as Andre Grandier in the musical "La Rose de Versailles," at Chungmu Arts Center, Jung District, Seoul. Courtesy of EMK Musical Company By Pyo Kyung-min For musical actor Lee Hae-jun, performing on stage offers a chance to delve into the complex and often inexplicable facets of human emotions. "I believe that living as an actor allows me to deepen my understanding of human emotions through the roles I portray," the actor explained during an interview with The Korea Times at the EMK Musical Company headquarters in Gangnam District, Seoul, Monday.
"On stage, I explore diverse perspectives and backgrounds through my characters, expressing emotions I might not experience in my own life. For instance, my current role in 'La Rose de Versailles' has taught me about unconditional love and sacrifice." Based on Ryoko Ikeda's iconic Japanese manga "The Rose of Versailles," serialized from 1972 to 1973, the Korean original musical "La Rose de Versailles" follows the story of Oscar Francois de Jarjayes, the youngest daughter of an aristocratic family.
Raised as a man to meet her father's expectations, Oscar navigates the upheavals of the French Revolution. Theatrical performer Lee Hae-jun plays as Andre Grandier in the musical "La Rose de Versailles," at Chungmu Arts Center, Jung District, Seoul. Courtesy of EMK Musical Company In the musical, Lee portrays Andre Grandier, a servant to the Jarjayes family who conceals his romantic feelings for Oscar d.