With the drama Coffee House out of the way, now Kang Ji-hwan is turning his attention to his next role, which comes in a musical called Caffeine (Cafe In). (The word is a pun on “caffeine,” although promos show the English word written as “Cafe In.”)
The story unfolds around a female barista who’s unsuccessful in dating and a playboy sommelier who coaches her in romance. It’s a pretty standard romantic-comedy setup, although I suppose the musical angle gives this one its own character. This is actually Season 2, after the initial musical performed strongly nearly two years ago.
Anticipation for the production jumped when Kang first announced his participation back in May, and he’ll serve both his Korean and Japanese fanbases — he produces the musical in Korea and stars in the production in Japan. (As far as I can tell, he won’t be acting in the Korean run.) The show will open at Seoul’s Daehakro Art One Center on August 4, then moves to Japan in October. Kang Ji-hwan launched right into rehearsals after Coffee House wrapped, and will take the stage in Tokyo on October 16.
Via Joy News
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*sigh*… Gonna miss him seeing him every mon & tues…
Can’t wait till his next project on screen..
For real? Musical roots? I remember watching him attempt to sing on a variety show and the guy could not carry a tune. Hopefully he was just nervous in front of the cameras, although what’s he going to sound like singing in the spotlight in front of a packed theater?
“Cafe In”? Sigh. English fail.
first coffee house now cafe in? lol
so i can see kang ji-hwan in the flesh ^^ haha
coffee addiction is contagious
haha
hmm… i wonder when its gonna be performed in Japan cuz i’m goin to Japan next year so hopefully its gonna play next year
Kang Ji-hwan singing: http://www.mediafire.com/?rpxqatmwwmz
He has a great distinctive voice both in speaking and singing. Love it; love him!
I LOVE HIM to bits!! I definitely fell for him in his portrayal of an eccentric writer Lee Jin Soo in COFFEE HOUSE!! Such a brilliant actor!! I don’t think there’s any other actor who can make a character come to LIFE the best way like he does!! Kudos to KANG JI HWAN, I’m just simply in awe♥
He’s so adorable and cute!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0kLJcmBVLc
Kang Ji Hwannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn. Love youuuuuu.
They’re taking it to Japan? Does that mean he’s going to have to do everything in Japanese?
I love to see Kang Ji Hwan in anything! I will watch a crap show if he is in in cuz I love to see him act!
After hearing he sing, Awww it must be a hell of hard work for him to do this musical thing, ha, ha, ha KJH fighting!! Still it will be wonderful to see (not hear) him in a musical.
Thank God he is not the actor-want-to-try-to-be-a-singer type.
KJH is really advisable to stay where you are right now, even with this I’ve already been rooting for you.
Thank heavens I just became a Kang Ji Hwan fan. So I can still cure my Coffee House withdrawal by watching his other dramas and movies.
The guy is really adorable and very talented.
Thanks Javabeans and GreenFreak for sharing the links.
He has a average voice … not of a singer type but nonetheless pleasant. I am watching Be strong Geum Soon right now because of him. He sang a full song there not to mention that famous dance move he did there (“,). That drama is really very good. It’s a shame not gonna be seeing him in a while ( but I hope not too long). Thanks JB for the update. I know going to your blog is a treat ,after all where else will i hear news of KANG JI HWAN? (“,)
ohhh… i’ll definitely miss him… i was waiting for his next project (drama or movie) :’(
Ah do you think u can post information on where we can get tickets? I’d love to see it!
nikkyp28,
I want to watch Be Stong Geum Soon, too, but I don’t have the stamina and disk space to download all 163 episodes.
@8 GreenFreak
Thanks for the links, cool CF. Love it.
Is that a most recent picture JB? I don’t like this photoshoot. If he redyed his hair 0 , o I can totally tell by the dullness of its luster. Bad hairstylist. Give the star some hair treatments. I don’t like the makeup; it looks cakey. Now here is an example how to block a star’s luminescence.
He’s working so hard. T , T It’s heartbreaking to stare into his eyes. Be well KJH.
Aw, aigoo. =/
I really enjoy watching Kang Ji Hwan in “Coffee House” toward the end — at LAST!
Wow, our time flies sooooooooo fast! Ah, he will be ready to act for “Cafe In” musical but I won’t watch it, oh well. Cuz’ I didn’t live in Korea…….=/
Anyway, I hope he will have another new drama project someday, of couse. ^_^
@Han Mania
Yup its 163 episodes but its -30 min each. Its quite looong but so worth watching it. Kang Ji Hwan is in his earlier acting chops but he pulled it off beautifully. Watching BSGS made me compared his other love interest in most of his dramas and One thing I realized was KJH tends to steal the spotlight from his female counterpart, his acting is really that good that they tends to become overshadowed. Not the case here in BSGS, I must say I love his chemistry here with Han Hye Jin better because both complemented each other beautifully.
all THE BEST for your new project…..KANG JI HWAN……….