“Secret Passage.” Photo by ContentsHap.
Lee Si-hyung closed out the 80-day run of the play “Secret Passage” with heartfelt gratitude toward fellow actors and audiences who filled the theater throughout its journey.
The production drew praise for balancing humor and emotional weight while exploring themes of life, death, relationships and regret. Lee Si-hyung, who took on multiple roles and even performed in a Busan dialect, emerged as one of the central forces driving the play’s emotional rhythm.
“It felt like solving a new challenge every single day,” he said. “Every scene that traveled back into the past felt like preparing for another play entirely. Every actor and staff member approached the process with incredible intensity.”
Kim Seon-ho and Lee Si-hyung in “Secret Passage.” Photo by ContentsHap.
Lee also shared special appreciation for the actors who portrayed “Dong-jae” alongside him. Speaking about Yang Kyung-won, he described him as “a strong pillar whose sincerity and seasoned energy made the character feel fully alive on stage.”
About Kim Seon-ho, he recalled, “His warmth and flexibility gently embraced Seo-jin’s pain. Acting with him left a deep emotional resonance that stayed with me.”
He also praised Kim Sung-kyu for bringing “sharp analysis and explosive concentration that heightened the tension of every scene.”
“Secret Passage” finale stage greeting. Photo by ContentsHap.
The production’s closing night became especially meaningful with a rare full-cast curtain call. Not only the actors scheduled for the final performance, but all six lead actors — including those not appearing that evening — stepped onto the stage together to personally thank audiences.
Such a moment is considered highly unusual in the theater world, where conflicting schedules often prevent complete cast reunions.
Lee reflected, “The biggest message our play tried to convey was the importance of the people beside us right now. The fact that every actor gathered together for the final greeting made the moment even more emotional and meaningful.”
He added, “’Secret Passage’ could only be completed because audiences filled the seats for all 100 performances over these 80 days. I’ll carry this warmth with me and continue returning with sincere performances across both stage and screen.”
Reported by News Culture M.J._mj94070777@nc.press
* This article was manually prepared as a translated piece and later proofread and reviewed with the assistance of AI.
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