 went from hip-hop to ballet and has dreamed of playing Billy Elliot since the earlier Seoul productions. Watch him rehearse “Expressing Yourself” and the Dream Ballet — meet the street-dance powerhouse of the 2026 cast.){kind=link}
Note: Park Ji-hoo (박지후) will appear as Billy in Billy Elliot the Musical at Blue Square Shinhan Card Hall, Seoul, South Korea, from April 12 to July 26, 2026.
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Total Performances as Billy to Date: 0 (as of 31 March 2026)
Meet the Hip-Hop to Ballet Billy: Park Ji-hoo
Twelve-year-old Park Ji-hoo (박지후) was originally a hip-hop dancer but has since added strong ballet and street-dance skills to his repertoire. He began taking ballet lessons at the age of four and first became aware of Billy Elliot the Musical during the earlier Korean productions. Ever since then, he has dreamed of playing Billy on stage.
In interviews, Ji-hoo describes his love of dance as something that erases all hardships and brings pure happiness — like “a flame exploding in my chest.” That fire is exactly what he brings to Billy Elliot the Musical Seoul 2026.
This video clip gives a glimpse of Ji-hoo’s raw talent as he rehearses the high-energy “Expressing Yourself” number with Ji Yoon-ho (Michael).
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When Park Ji-hoo debuts as Billy Elliot in April 2026, he will become one of the young performers to star in the lead role in a professional production of the musical. From hip-hop roots to classical ballet fire, this 12-year-old is ready to light up the stage.
Note: The order of debut of the four Seoul Billys has not been announced as of publication of this profile. Park Ji-hoo’s Billy number
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