Jo Byung-gyu: "My Last Project Before Enlistment, 'Opera'... I'm Overwhelmed to Be Part of It"

Attended the press call for 'Opera'... Plays Louis XIV"I did my best as I made a big decision to appear"Actor Jo Byeong-gyu said at the press call for the musical 'Opera' held at Samsung Hall, Ewha Womans University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 30th, "I prepared diligently as it is my first musical." / Orchard C&C[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] Actor Jo Byeong-gyu revealed his feelings about performing on stage for the musical 'Opera' before his enlistment.At the press call for the musical 'Opera' held at Samsung Hall, Ewha Womans University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul at 3 p.m. on the 30th, Jo Byeong-gyu said, "I am deeply moved that my first musical is 'Opera'," and added, "I did my best."'Opera' is a work that shows what is lost when art is possessed as an ornament of power, through the relationship between Louis XIV, a symbol of absolute monarchy in France, and the two artists Molière and Jean-Baptiste Lully. Jo Byeong-gyu plays the role of the Sun King Louis, who tries to prove himself through art.On this day, Jo Byeong-gyu said, "I wanted to appear in a work by Chu Jeong-hwa, who is in charge of writing and directing 'Opera,' since I was 21," and added, "Thanks to preparing with my favorite seniors, the stress of it being my 'first work' was less. I received a lot of help."However, he admitted to having concerns about singing. Jo Byeong-gyu reflected, "My singing skills were lacking, and I didn't know much about the musical genre, so appearing in this 'musical' was a big personal decision," and said, "I did my best and worked hard."He also shared his feelings about his upcoming military enlistment. Jo Byeong-gyu said, "After 'Opera,' I plan to temporarily step down from civilian status," and added, "As I have been acting for a long time, I am curious about myself as a person, not an actor, for about a year and a half. I will endure well and return safely."Jo Byeong-gyu debuted in 2015 with the KBS2 drama 'Who Are You: School 2015' and has since appeared in works such as 'Money Flower,' 'SKY Castle,' 'Arthdal Chronicles,' 'Hot Stove League,' and 'The Uncanny Counter.'The musical 'Opera' will be performed from October 1st to 18th at Samsung Hall, Ewha Womans University.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]