WINNERS GALLERY

“The works by EMK Musical Company contain production knowhow, allowing for the re-interpreting each part of a musical, including direction, stage, costumes, and lighting. Unlike the existing replica approach most companies use when reproducing overseas works.”

CEO Honghyeon Eum has been taking the initiative for the popularization of musicals in Korea. As a leading musical company, EMK Musical Company is bringing a new sensation to the Korean musical market. CEO Eum said, “As the leader in Korean musical industry, the most influential driving force in creating unique and innovative content is making the audience love musical works. We secured the diversity of works by presenting authentic European musicals filled with addictive melodies and dramatic narratives coupled with splendid stages, costumes and classical music, including the musicals ‘Mozart!’ and ‘Rebecca’. These productions were successful in the musical market of Korea, where Broadway and West End musicals usually prevail.” EMK Musical Company proposed a new paradigm for Korean creative musicals by presenting original creative musicals, including ‘Mata Hari’, ‘Smiling Guy’ and ‘Excalibur’ using their musical production know-how.

EMK is also devoting itself to the globalization of the creative musicals of Korea. ‘Mata Hari’ produced KRW 15 Billion over 4 years and was successfully staged in Japan in 2018 through a licensing agreement with Umeda Art Theater, Japan; ‘Smiling Guy’ created KRW 17.5 Billion and is memorable as it swept three awards ceremonies in 2018. It was evaluated to propose a new direction for the globalization of the creative musicials of Korea. CEO Eum said, “EMK plans to keep presenting new original works to the audience on the basis of the diverse infrastructure and the performing culture industry. EMK has been developing its fourth musical ‘Beethoven’ which is scheduled to make its world premiere in January 2023.”

Promising to continue innovation beyond the traditional genres of the Korean musical market as well as the globalization of original content, CEO Eum pledged devotion to the mission of EMK, spreading the values of culture and art.