"Doesn't Feel Real... Almost Choked Up During the Show," Ivy Makes Broadway Debut

Musical actor Ivy has successfully made her debut on the Broadway stage in New York, receiving an enthusiastic standing ovation from the audience.

On the 17th (local time), Ivy gave her first main performance on Broadway in the lead role of Roxie Hart in the musical "Chicago" at the Ambassador Theatre in New York.

After finishing the performance, Ivy shared her thoughts, saying, "It doesn't feel real, so I think I was actually less nervous than when I perform in Korea." She added, "I worked really hard, and I was grateful that so many Koreans came. I got choked up a few times during the show."

Ivy skillfully delivered her English lines and songs, and she drew cheerful laughter from the audience with a witty line cleverly incorporating "Korea" into the play.


About 1,000 local audience members and Korean expatriates who filled the auditorium expressed amazement at Ivy's flawless acting and stage presence, responding with a standing ovation.

Sung Bo-seung, a Korean resident who heard about Ivy's performance and immediately booked a ticket to sit in the front row, said, "I even prepared a bouquet of flowers just in case. I was amazed by how perfectly she acted."

Valerie and Nicole, who came from New Jersey, expressed surprise that Ivy is a Korean actor, saying, "Ivy sang in English as well, and we couldn't tell any difference between her and the other actors. It was wonderful."


At the celebration party held immediately after the performance, local producers and fellow cast members attended to congratulate Ivy on her successful debut.

Actor Sophie Carmen-Jones, who plays Velma Kelly, smiled and said, "What more is there to say? It was an incredible night. Ivy was calm and composed, and even right after the show, she looked as relaxed as if she had just been out for a walk."

Broadway producer Barry Weissler praised her highly, saying, "It took me a lifetime to speak English properly, but she pulled it off in a year. Ivy is a beautiful, wonderful actor and a treasure to our 'Chicago' production."

Musical actor Michael Lee also said, "Ivy is the queen of Korean musicals," adding, "The hard work and energy she has shown over the past year will give hope and energy not only to Korean musical actors but to performers all over the world. Now you are on Broadway."

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