The musical tells the story of the legendary sword Xcalibur which is tucked into a mountaintop. “Xcalibur” takes place in an ancient British kingdom during times of magic and legend and the transition from shamanism to the era of man. It is the reinterpretation of King Arthur’s legend. Many K-Pop idols have been cast in the role of King Arthur in “Xcalibur”, earning praise respectively for how they portrayed the role. They are usually cast at the same time so that they can alternate performances and show different charms of the character. Here is a list of the K-Pop idols who have acted as King Arthur in the musical so far.
1. VIXX’s Ken
VIXX’s Ken is currently cast as King Arthur in “Xcalibur”. Fans are excited to hear his amazing vocals in his first comeback to the stage after his military discharge.
2. INFINITE’s SungKyu
INFINITE’s SungKyu is also currently cast in the role of King Arthur. It is his first time playing the role of King Arthur and fans are looking forward to how he will play the character considering his previous experience in musicals.
3. JYJ’s JunSu
JYJ’s Kim JunSu is also currently cast in the role of King Arthur. As part of the cast since 2019, Kim JunSu has been praised for his portrayal of the emotional aspect of King Arthur’s story and his swordsmanship in the action scenes.
4. BTOB’s EunKwang
BTOB’s EunKwang also has the role of King Arthur on his long list of musical acting experience. He was praised for his rich vocals and witty sense on stage. Many say that his portrayal of the character made the reveal of the adversity in the story more dramatic.
5. SEVENTEEN’s DK
SEVENTEEN’s DK made his musical acting debut in the role of King Arthur. Not only that, but he played the role for two years and grew into the role. In an interview, he said that he had grown close with the character Arthur and each time he played the role he tried to improve on something he missed before. Which King Arthur is/was your favorite? Let us know in the comments. 21 Musicals Starring K-Pop Idols In The Cast That Will Be Showing In 2022 KPOP STORIES|Jul 28, 2022
