The
Musee Grevin, one of the most famous and oldest wax museums in Europe,
is opening its first Asian branch in Seoul, Korea, on July 11. The
museum was founded in 1882 in Paris, France; and has been displaying
life-sized wax statues of world’s most popular movie stars, including
Nicolas Cage and Brad Pitt; and other international figures such
as Albert Einstein and Mahatma Gandhi.
Before opening the 37,700-square-foot (about 1,060 pyong) branch
in Seoul, the museum is adding eight wax models of “hallyu” celebrities
to its exhibition including a Grammy-Award-winning soprano Jo Sumi,
actor Jeon Do-yeon, and contemporary singers PSY and G-Dragon.
The museum
will also feature a history theme park, which will showcase Korean
historical figures, such as King Sejong, the fourth king of the
Joseon dynasty, and Shin Saimdang, a 16th-century lady poet and
painter.
While an increasing number of foreign tourists are visiting Seoul,
the Grevin museum is expected to add even more diversity to the
city’s tourist attractions, giving boost to the tourism industry.
The
Musee Grevin, one of the most famous and oldest wax museums in Europe,
is opening its first Asian branch in Seoul, Korea, on July 11. The
museum was founded in 1882 in Paris, France; and has been displaying
life-sized wax statues of world’s most popular movie stars, including
Nicolas Cage and Brad Pitt; and other international figures such
as Albert Einstein and Mahatma Gandhi.
The museum
will also feature a history theme park, which will showcase Korean
historical figures, such as King Sejong, the fourth king of the
Joseon dynasty, and Shin Saimdang, a 16th-century lady poet and
painter.