Musical 'Frozen' cast reveals strong bond and audition stories

The leads of the musical 'Frozen' showcased extraordinary teamwork by revealing behind-the-scenes casting stories and performing musical numbers on stage. On September 24, 2026, Min Kyoung Ah (Elsa), Lee Chang-ho (Olaf), and Choi Ji-hye (Anna) appeared on the YouTube channel 'Jo Hyun Ah's Ordinary Thursday Night.'

"Selected for their warm energy"... The commonality of the three actors chosen by Disney

During the appearance, the cast shared special anecdotes regarding the casting process for 'Frozen.' Quoting stories heard from an overseas director, the cast revealed the core reason the production team selected them. According to the details shared, the director paid close attention to the warm energy the actors exuded from the moment they entered the audition room. The decisive factor in their casting was that the three actors shared a similar "temperature," making them ideal to deliver the positive influence that Disney aims for.

This sense of bonding was also evident in the relationships between the actors. Min Kyoung Ah and Choi Ji-hye revealed they first met at the audition for the musical 'Aladdin.' Min Kyoung Ah expressed her closeness to Choi, mentioning, "She is a younger colleague I relied on heavily while playing the role of Jasmine." Lee Chang-ho also maintained a pleasant atmosphere, blending in with the members through his calm demeanor. To prepare for this production, the three actors showed their solidarity as peers facing their first large-scale theater performance by wearing matching group T-shirts featuring their own faces.

From 'Let It Go' to 'I Can't Remain'... A feast of overwhelming vocal ability

In the video, major numbers from the musical 'Frozen' were recreated. The cast heightened the excitement by singing Elsa's signature song, 'Let It Go,' together. Min Kyoung Ah, Lee Chang-ho, and Choi Ji-hye matched their stage formation to bring out the mood of the song, drawing gasps from the crew particularly during sections where Min Kyoung Ah's vocal prowess stood out. Min Kyoung Ah stably performed the high-difficulty number, including hitting demanding high notes.

This was followed by 'I Can't Remain,' a number capturing the conflict and narrative between Anna and Elsa. Choi Ji-hye and Min Kyoung Ah conveyed the emotional arc of the song while facing each other. Choi explained, "My favorite scene in this work is 'In Summer,' which Olaf sings while imagining summer, but 'I Can't Remain' is a song where the narratives of the two characters are fully packed." The actors' immersive singing maximized the song's narrative impact.

"Magic right before your eyes"... The scale of the 'Frozen' stage

The actors also expressed anticipation for the production's stagecraft. 'Frozen' is set to feature large-scale stage sets and special effects. The cast commented on the visual perfection of the work, saying, "It feels like magic is happening right before your eyes." In particular, a specific scene in Act 2 is a section where the actors are putting in significant effort, and it is expected to provide the core enjoyment of the production.

Meanwhile, the cast maintained a friendly atmosphere by sharing stories of their growth and episodes from rehearsals. Lee shared his current status of balancing his career as a comedian and a musical actor, and the members proved the tight-knit solidarity of the 'Frozen' team by sharing first impressions and practice room anecdotes. In particular, Lee mentioned his performances at Meta Comedy Club, noting his ongoing journey as both an actor and a comedian.