Nam Woo-hyun Makes Successful Debut in Musical 'Sugar,' Praised for Cross-Dressing Performance

INFINITE member Nam Woo-hyun has successfully completed the opening performance of the musical 'Sugar.'

On December 14th, Nam Woo-hyun met with the audience at the grand theater of the Hanjeon Arts Center in Seoul, taking on the role of Josephine in the musical 'Sugar.'

The musical 'Sugar' is based on the classic comedy film 'Some Like It Hot.' Set in the Prohibition era of 1929, it hilariously depicts the chaotic mishaps that occur when two jazz musicians, after accidentally witnessing a mob murder, disguise themselves as women and join an all-female band to save their lives.

Nam Woo-hyun portrayed Joe (Josephine), a romantic saxophone player who undergoes a gender transformation to survive. He delivered a powerful performance, showcasing his solid acting skills honed through numerous projects, alongside the impressive vocal talent expected of the main vocalist of K-pop group INFINITE, captivating the stage.

Notably, Nam Woo-hyun heightened the audience's immersion with his profound acting, embodying the character of Joe, who possesses sharp intellect and unexpected charm. His bold transformation with heavy makeup and alluring gestures earned him thunderous applause from the audience.

Following the successful opening night, Nam Woo-hyun shared his thoughts through his agency, Billion Sons: "It's a great honor to perform with so many senior and junior artists. I hope many audience members enjoy their year-end and New Year holidays with 'Sugar' and finish 2025 on a healthy note. I sincerely thank everyone who came to the first performance of 'Sugar,' and I ask for your continued interest."

Meanwhile, the musical 'Sugar,' starring Nam Woo-hyun, will be performed at the grand theater of the Hanjeon Arts Center in Seoul until February 22, 2025.

Netizens reacted positively, with comments such as, "He was much better than I expected," "INFINITE's vocal skills are still the best! And he's a good actor too," and "His cross-dressing look is fresh and charming."