The situation
Ji Suyeon, former member of Weki Meki, has joined the cast of the musical "Caffeine" as Kim Se-jin. The musical, a romantic comedy, is set to open on August 20, 2026, at the Teater Good in Daehak-ro. Ji Suyeon will be playing alongside other idols, including Woobin from CRAVITY, who has been cast as the male lead.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo seemed generally unbothered by the news, with some commenting on Ji Suyeon's potential acting skills — "she's actually a good actress, let's see how she does in this role."
- The lineup for the musical includes a rotation of actors and idol vocalists, with Ji Suyeon and JooE from MOMOLAND as the female leads, and Woobin, Taehwan, Wonhyuk, and Chu Hyukjin as the male leads.
- Woobin's agency, Starship Entertainment, expressed full support for his return to the stage, highlighting his vocal technical abilities and previous theater experience.
The open question
The exact schedule for the rotation of actors and how their performances will be received by the audience remains to be confirmed, leaving fans wondering how the different pairings will play out on stage.