The musical is based on an Asian music sensation, but none of the groups in that genre, would promote it or mention it or give it a plug, unless they were compensated, which the production, could not afford.

So, now, it is going to close shortly after opening.

KPOP

New musical “KPOP” set to close just 2 weeks after Broadway opening: “We’re devastated, honestly.”

NEW YORK — KPOP, a Broadway musical that broke barriers for the Asian community, is suddenly coming to an end just two weeks after its Broadway opening.

There were tears, screams and lots of singing at the “Broadway Community Uplifts Asians on Broadway” rally in Gershwin Alley on Saturday night. Cast members even gave an impromptu performance for their fans and supporters, just one day before their final show on Broadway.

“I’m so proud of everyone, what we’ve achieved, and it’s very… We’re devastated, honestly,” actress Lina Rose Lee said.

“I think we are making history, even enough our show is short-lived,” said KPOP composer Helen Park, who is the first female Asian composer on Broadway.

The musical, which celebrates the music phenomenon that started in South Korea and went global, will close the curtains Sunday, just two weeks after opening.

“Asians in general don’t traditionally have their stories told on Broadway. So to finally have one come up and then it falling short in ticket sales and all those things is really disheartening, but knowing that there’s a community out there that wants to love and support things like this means that there’s another step for future Broadway shows for Asian voices,” rally organizer Grace Aki said. – Source


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