For the first time in the history of the Republican State Academic Korean Theater! The artistic troupe of the theater took part in the International Theater Festival in Turkey, Ankara with the stage play “Embrace of Kumiho”.
Nine countries took part in the festival: Russia, France, Bulgaria, Brazil, Georgia, Moldova, Turkey and Kazakhstan.
The author of the script is Evgeniy Ni.
The stage director of the play and the chief choreographer of the Korean theater, the winner of international festivals and competitions – Anna Tsoi, known for her works not only in our country but alsoa broad.
The Korean Theater of Kazakhstan stole the show on the international arena!
Leading actors of the theater and performers troupe:
Natalia Lee, “Madiniet salasynin uzdegi” (Excellence in culture of RK), noted by the state medal “Eren enbegi ushin”, a participant in international projects, the main actress of the Korean theater, has brilliantly performed as the protagonist of the stage play “Embrace of Kumiho” (nine-tailed fox, a creature of Korean mythology).
Nadezhda Kim, “Madiniet salasynin uzdegi” (Excellence in culture of RK), noted a Certificate of Honor by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Nadezhda began her career in the theater as a ballet dancer, and today she is the leading actress and stage director of our theater. Nadezhda played the role of “Soyo” (Kumiho’s sister).
Alisher Makhpirov, “Madiniet salasynin uzdegi” (Excellence in culture of RK), noted by the state medal “Eren enbegi ushin”, one of the few artists who devoted his entire creative life to the Korean theater, has been an actor of the main roles for more than 20 years, speaks Korean, Kazakh and Russian languages fluently, – played the role of the hunter “Yuong”.
Aripov Daniyar, leading actor of the theater and cinema. He has been working in the Korean theater since 2023, despite such a short period, he takes part in many theater productions. He played the role of “Baekhyun” – the son of a hunter.
Konstantin Pak, a young, promising, leading actor of the theater, assistant director, who is not only a dramatic actor, but also a professional dancer, plays traditional drums. He played the role of “Taemin”.
Angelina Yugai, in the role as the “Goddess of the Moon”, amazed all the audience with her piercing vocal performance. The leading soloist of the theater, Winner of the International Vocal Festival in Austria, Salzburg.
Timur Lyan, the young leading ballet dancer of the theater, has already performed several dramatic roles, one of them was the leading role in the musical. He can also play Korean traditional drums.
Alexander Klishin played the role of “Jun Wu”. A young leading ballet dancer of the theater. He performed several major roles in theater productions one of them was the leading role in the musical.
Ballet troupe artists:
Ashimova Enlik played the role of Jun Wu’s mother,
Bakytkhanova Gulmira, “Madiniet salasynin uzdegi” (Excellence in culture of RK)
Kogai Anel,
Choi Elena,
Zeynolla Akbota,
Hwan Valeria,
Bapova Ayana.
Dear artists, we are proud of you! You have presented our multicultural country in Turkey with dignity!
We are grateful for the opportunity to tour all over the world. After all, such performances strengthen cultural ties between countries, promote mutual understanding and enrich cultural exchange.