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‘K-Pop Krazy’ show in Dubai

Musical taking over Global Village offers a glimpse of the global phenomenon from South Korea

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Korean pop listeners are in for a musical treat. The world’s first KPop musical, titled K-Pop Krazy, made its internatio­nal debut at the Global Village this month.

The new addition to Season 24’s entertainm­ent line-up offers a glimpse of the global phenomenon as it tells the story of a group of aspiring young Korean pop wannabes on a quest to becoming the most popular K-Pop group in the world.

Attendees will be able to witness Global Village’s Main Stage light up with a lively display of in synch choreograp­hies and K-Pop’s greatest hits by 14 Seoul-based members aged between 18 and 29.

“The launch of K-Pop Krazy is the latest addition to Global Village’s proud legacy of bringing our guests the best internatio­nal acts from across the world. As demand for K-Pop takes off in the UAE, we are thrilled to be offering guests wow factor with a world-first musical sensation that will elevate Global Village’s drive for creating unforgetta­ble experience­s,” said Shaun Cornell, entertainm­ent director, Global Village.

It’s the first K-Pop musical to hit the UAE’s shores and Global Village, where K-Pop merchandis­e is available at the South Korean pavilion. This is the second K-Pop event announced this year so far; Korean actor Sung Hoon and new KPop band A.Fact performed in Abu Dhabi over the weekend.

K-Pop Krazy kicked off in Dubai last Monday and will run through till February 3 — except for Fridays — before embarking on an internatio­nal tour.

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