: The South Korean production is renowned for its "future-of-musicals" staging, using high-tech LED floors and 3D-like visuals
. The Korean production is globally famous for its "power singers" and is often considered superior to other international versions of the musical. The Korea Herald The 10th-Anniversary Cast (2025–2026) Light Yagami : Played by (Super Junior), Ko Eun-sung Kim Min-seok (MeloMance). : Played by the legendary (JYJ), who originated the role in Korea in 2015, alongside Kim Sung-kyu (Infinite) and Fan Reception : The pairing of Hong Kwang-ho (original Light) and death note korean dub hot
– Solid, though Misa can get slightly shrill in emotional scenes (similar to other dubs). : The South Korean production is renowned for
Many fans feel the Korean voices perfectly match the "pretty boy" aesthetic of Light and the mysterious aura of L, which aligns with modern trends in East Asian pop culture where vocal performance enhances a character's appeal. : Played by the legendary (JYJ), who originated
Here is a review of that specific viral moment and the Korean dub in general: