Lee Sang-yoon Embarks on First Comedy Play with 'Waiting for Godot to Wait'

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Lee Sang-yoon Embarks on First Comedy Play with 'Waiting for Godot to Wait'

Haneul Kwon · 16. september 2025 kl. 1:27

Actor Lee Sang-yoon is stepping onto the stage for a meta-comedy play.

Lee Sang-yoon will take the stage today (16th) for the opening performance of the play 'Waiting for Godot to Wait' at Yes24 Stage 3 in Daehang-ro, Seoul.

'Waiting for Godot to Wait' is a work that reinterprets the meaning of waiting with humor and emotion, using Samuel Beckett's absurd masterpiece 'Waiting for Godot' as its motif. The play tells the story of understudy actors in a theater dressing room, shedding light on both art and life to evoke deep empathy from the audience.

Notably, Lee Sang-yoon is challenging himself with his first comedy play in 'Waiting for Godot to Wait.' He will portray 'Bal,' a youth wavering between reality and dreams. Expectations are high for Lee Sang-yoon to bring the character's journey of hope and despair to life on stage with his signature vibrant rhythm and cheerful energy. It is said that he is meticulously building his character, pouring all his emotions into every gesture and line.

Lee Sang-yoon has previously met audiences on various theater stages, including 'The Last Session,' 'Closer,' and 'Death of a Salesman.' In each production, he heightened audience immersion with his perfectly embodied performances. With his unique delicate emotional range and profound acting, anticipation is soaring for the new transformation he will show in 'Waiting for Godot to Wait.'

The play 'Waiting for Godot to Wait,' starring Lee Sang-yoon, will be performed at Yes24 Stage 3 in Daehang-ro, Seoul, from the 16th until November 16th.

Lee Sang-yoon has built a solid acting foundation through numerous theater productions. He is expected to showcase a different charm through this comedy play. His performances on the big and small screens also continue to be loved by many fans.