# Lim Kyu-hyung Returns as Evan Hansen in Second Korean Run of Musical

- URL: https://unnienote.app/en/news/lim-kyu-hyung-dear-evan-hansen-second-season-e4d759
- Published: 2026-10-21T17:19:33.558Z
- Publisher: Unnie Note

> Actor Lim Kyu-hyung is back as Evan Hansen in the second Korean run of the musical Dear Evan Hansen, which opened August 1 in Seoul.

## Key points

1. The show runs at Seoul's Chungmu Arts Center Grand Theater until November 1.
2. Lim says he feels more at ease in this run than during the 2024 premiere.
3. He says the story of Evan's lies can be read from many different angles by audiences.

## When does Dear Evan Hansen run in Seoul?

The Korean production of the musical Dear Evan Hansen opened its second season on August 1, 2026, at the Chungmu Arts Center Grand Theater in Seoul. It is scheduled to run until November 1. Lim Kyu-hyung stars as the lead, Evan Hansen, returning two years after the show's first Korean run in 2024.

## What is the story about?

The musical, which premiered on Broadway in 2016, follows a high school student with social anxiety whose lie, begun after an accidental incident, spirals into a series of consequences. The show won six Tony Awards the following year, including Best Musical and Best Original Score.

## What did Lim Kyu-hyung say about the role?

In an interview with Yonhap News, Lim said he felt pressure when returning to the role but decided to approach it more freely than in the first run. He said the character's actions could be seen as excessive, and that audiences can take different meanings depending on what they focus on. He also said he has been thinking more about Evan's mother, Heidi, and feels the song "Good For You" carries deeper regret now.

## For international fans

Dear Evan Hansen is a musical that has been staged in several countries since its Broadway premiere. Fans outside Korea who want to see the Korean production should check the Chungmu Arts Center's official site for ticket availability, since the run ends on November 1.

## FAQ

### Where is Dear Evan Hansen being performed in Seoul?

It is being performed at the Chungmu Arts Center Grand Theater in Seoul's Jung-gu area.

### When does the second season end?

The second season runs until November 1, 2026.

### Who plays Evan Hansen in the Korean production?

Actor Lim Kyu-hyung plays the lead role of Evan Hansen.

## Sources

- [Yonhap News](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261019146800005)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._