KPOP NYC Reviews and Tickets

83%
(89 Ratings)
Positive
88%
Mixed
7%
Negative
5%
Members say
Ambitious, Entertaining, Great singing, Clever, Great staging

About the Show

Ars Nova in association with Ma-Yi Theater and Woodshed Collective present the world premiere of this interactive experience set behind the scenes at a k-pop music factory.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (89)

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186 Reviews | 37 Followers
86
Absorbing, Entertaining, Funny, Great singing, Refreshing

See it if you like Kpop, immersive theater, musicals, and fun dancing/singing.

Don't see it if you don't like musicals or immersive theater. There is a lot of standing and walking around, so wear comfortable shoes.

548 Reviews | 1902 Followers
86
Fun!, Creative!, Great staging, Entertaining

See it if You want to have fun and be entertained by this immersive, creatively staged show. A weak-ish story is well overshadowed by amazing staging.

Don't see it if You prefer proscenium style shows or don’t like pop music.

754 Reviews | 127 Followers
85
Entertaining, Cliched, Great staging, Ambitious, Clever

See it if you like shiny energetic musicals. The singing and dancing are very entertaining. The guiding of groups from space to space is well done

Don't see it if you have problems standing for long periods or climbing stairs. The themes and dramatic scenes are a bit predictable.

142 Reviews | 20 Followers
85
Ambitious, Great staging, Impressive, Immersive

See it if you like immersive theater, Korean pop music, or a plot that you can literally follow from place to place

Don't see it if you like conventional theater and storytelling where you remain seated - this is the opposite

87 Reviews | 21 Followers
84
Clever, Quirky, Entertaining, Refreshing, Edgy

See it if You like immersive theatre and a fun night out.

Don't see it if You don't like immersive theatre

95 Reviews | 72 Followers
84
Ambitious, Great singing, Thought-provoking, Inconsistent, Refreshing

See it if you enjoy immersive theater, are interested in Kpop as a genre, or like to support productions with diverse casts. It makes important points

Don't see it if you will be too upset by a messy, inconsistent book to enjoy the spectacular performances.

99 Reviews | 17 Followers
83
Ambitious, Entertaining, Immersive, Engaging

See it if you love immersive theatre, ambitious musicals, pop music in general or of course, KPop

Don't see it if you hate pop music and immersive theatre (you are asked to split into groups and experience the show in parts among different rooms)

TL4
96 Reviews | 10 Followers
82
Great staging, Ambitious, Quirky

See it if you like immersive theater, Korean Pop music, or interesting staging. If you don't mind trite cliched storylines but ambitious technical

Don't see it if you have trouble/dislike moving around during theater.

Critic Reviews (18)

New York Theatre Review
September 26th, 2017

"It’s the special moments, and this terrific ensemble of actors, that give 'KPOP' such incredible heart even in moments that might otherwise feel a little bit trite. Park and Vernon’s songs are fun, upbeat and full of delicious rhymes...Are we meant to believe...that the blood, sweat and tears are all worth it?...Maybe, but most people didn’t seem to be thinking too hard about any of that, they were having too much fun. And fun is definitely one thing 'KPOP' does not fail to deliver."
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Off Off Online
September 27th, 2017

"'KPOP' provides a mind-blowing concert experience despite its less-polished participatory moments...The 'KPOP' experience approaches perfection during its moments of 'musical theater,' which open and close this behemoth, nearly three-hour production...'KPOP' is a big, brave undertaking that promises to wow many more audience members with its undeniably charming spectacle. While some of its immersive and interactive wheels need oiling, the general experience is unforgettable."
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