Kei, a member of the now-disbanded K-pop girl group Lovelyz, takes on the role of Kaori Miyazono in the musical "Your Lie in April," at CJ Towol Theater of the Seoul Arts Center, Seocho District, Seoul. Courtesy of EMK Musical Company By Pyo Kyung-min The narrative of a boy dealing with past trauma who discovers redemption through his love for a spirited and joyful girl may not offer anything new — it’s a cliché we’ve all come across repeatedly in literature. The musical "Your Lie in April," based on the Japanese romance manga of the same name, follows a similar, much familiar trope.
The show revolves around the story of Kosei Arima, a piano prodigy, and his unexpected meeting with Kaori Miyazono, a charming violinist at his high school. Through their young romance, Kosei begins to heal from the trauma inflicted by his late mother, who had driven him into an unhappy musical career. A scene from the musical "Your Lie in April" / Courtesy of EMK Musical Company Despite the predictability of the storyline, the musical adaptation of "Your Lie in April" stands out due to the exceptional performances of its cast, which includes prominent stars from a range of musical backgrounds, including K-pop.
Premiering in Korea at the CJ Towol Theater of the Seoul Arts Center, the musical is a licensed version of the Japaense musical first staged in 2022. Earlier in June, it arrived in London's West End, drawing rave reviews from European audiences. The music by Frank Wildhorn, known f.