Sae Eun Park to star in Paris Opera Ballet's Romeo and Juliet

The Paris Opera Ballet's Romeo and Juliet, choreographed by Rudolf Nureyev, will have an exclusive CGV release in South Korea on November 22. The production features Sae Eun Park, the first Korean Étoile, performing alongside Paul Marque.

WYS EN SCÈNE, a specialized distributor of performing arts content, will present the 2026/27 season of the world-renowned Paris Opera Ballet in South Korea. The first production to open this grand season is 'Romeo and Juliet,' which brings Shakespeare's immortal tragedy to the stage. Ticket reservations open on November 9 ahead of its exclusive release at CGV on November 22, offering a special opportunity to witness the masterpiece by world-renowned choreographer Rudolf Nureyev on the domestic screen.

The first highlight of this production is Sae Eun Park, an Étoile of the Paris Opera Ballet, performing as Juliet. As the first Korean to reach the rank of Étoile, the highest grade at the Paris Opera Ballet, Sae Eun Park will portray the diverse emotions of Juliet—from the innocence of a girl in love to the strength of one facing a tragic fate—through delicate expression and outstanding technique. Paul Marque, also an Étoile of the Paris Opera Ballet, will perform the role of Romeo alongside Sae Eun Park.

The chemistry between the two dancers received acclaim during their performance in Paris this past April. The French performance media outlet Danses avec la plume highly praised the third act led by Sae Eun Park, noting her dramatic capability in expressing character growth and tragedy. The performance media outlet WebThéâtre also commented that Sae Eun Park's light and elegant Juliet and Paul Marque's soft and delicate Romeo showed harmonious chemistry. The beautiful pas de deux and deep emotional acting of the two Étoiles are expected to deliver a special impression to domestic audiences.

The second highlight is the dramatic choreography of the legendary dancer and choreographer Rudolf Nureyev. Created for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1984, this production interprets Shakespeare's tragic narrative through dynamic corps de ballet and delicate pas de deux. From the intense confrontation between the two families to the tender love of Romeo and Juliet, the work expresses the emotions and conflicts of the characters through powerful movements, simultaneously delivering the beauty of classical ballet and dramatic immersion.

The third highlight is the grand and lyrical music of Sergei Prokofiev. From intense melodies that heighten the confrontation between the two families to lyrical melodies expressing the lovers' love, the music and choreography work closely together to maximize the impact of the work. The magnificent stage and costumes, which recreate Renaissance-era Verona, Italy, are also major attractions to be seen on screen.

Starting with this 'Romeo and Juliet,' WYS EN SCÈNE plans to sequentially introduce the diverse repertoire of the Paris Opera Ballet 2026/27 season to domestic audiences. Upcoming works include the representative classical ballet pieces 'Swan Lake' and 'La Bayadère,' as well as Roland Petit's ballet 'Notre-Dame de Paris,' based on the novel by Victor Hugo. Through these works, each possessing different charms and artistic depth, the wide repertoire of the Paris Opera Ballet and the skills of world-class dancers are expected to be showcased.

WYS EN SCÈNE is a specialized distributor that introduces leading overseas performing arts content to domestic theaters, presenting live performance films across various genres including ballet, opera, and plays. The company strives to expand cultural and artistic enjoyment for domestic audiences by bringing world-class stage performances to the screen, providing new viewing experiences that cross the boundaries between performing arts and film.

In particular, through this Paris Opera Ballet 2026/27 season, the company plans to allow domestic audiences to experience high-level performances from the world-class ballet company more closely. It is expected to contribute to expanding the domestic ballet audience base by delivering the unique charm of live performance films, which allow viewers to appreciate not only the vivid atmosphere of the venue but also the delicate expressions and movements of the dancers and the magnificent details of the stage.

Meanwhile, 'Romeo and Juliet' is a work based on the play of the same name by Shakespeare, depicting the fateful love of young lovers blooming between two feuding families. Set in Verona, Italy, Romeo of the Montague family and Juliet of the Capulet family fall in love through a chance encounter, but face a harsh fate due to the long-standing animosity between the two families and tragic events. Containing universal themes of love and hate, and individual freedom and social oppression, this work delivers a timeless impression.

'Romeo and Juliet,' the first work of the Paris Opera Ballet 2026/27 season presented by WYS EN SCÈNE, will be released exclusively at CGV on November 22, with reservations available from November 9 through the CGV website and mobile app.

WYS EN SCÈNE is a performing arts specialized video production and distribution company that provides one-stop services including planning, production, and distribution of live performance films based on stage arts such as musicals, ballet, and concerts. The company produces live films of various stages including musicals, ballet, and concerts, and is creating new performance experiences that break the boundaries between art and technology, performance and video, and stage and audience by expanding into OTT and new technology video content.

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