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シングルズ
Singles (싱글즈) is a romantic comedy musical adapted from the 2003 Korean film Singles, portraying the work, love, and identity struggles of 29-year-olds on the brink of turning 30. One of Korea’s most successful long-running original musicals, it was later exported to Japan in 2013 for a licensed Korean-language run at Amuse Musical Theatre in Tokyo.
English:
Singles
Korean:
싱글즈
Country: Japan | Language: Korean
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ORIGIN
2007, produced by Akom Company, based on the Korean film “Singles” (itself adapted from the Japanese drama “29-Year-Old Christmas”). Book by Hwang Seong-u and music by Jang So-young. Created as a contemporary, character-centered musical about careers, breakup recovery, late-20s anxiety, and chosen family. Quickly gained popularity among young adult audiences, becoming a rare Korean original musical with sustained commercial appeal.
STORY
Nan-nan approaches her 30th birthday while juggling job insecurity, romance, and social pressure. Her best friend Dong-mi appears self-assured but secretly questions her own life choices, while landlord and roommate Jeong-joon complicates matters when an accidental night together changes their dynamic. The show blends comedy, urban realism, and heartfelt pop-ballad numbers, exploring the fear and freedom of entering one’s thirties.
POSTER COLLECTION
Poster images are shown for documentation only. All rights belong to the original creators and producers.
KOREAN RUNS
2007 – Premiere, Dongsoong Art Center (Seoul)
2008–2013 – Recurring Daehangno and touring seasons, total of 26 runs nationwide, winner of 2008 Korea Musical Awards Best Original Musical
GLOBAL STAGINGS & ADAPTATIONS
Japan – Tokyo (2013)
Korean-language licensed run
Amuse Musical Theatre (Roppongi), May 24 – Jun 16, 2013
Presented in parallel with the Seoul SM Art Hall production, with the full Korean cast alternating between Tokyo and Seoul and keeping staging and direction identical. The Tokyo engagement recorded over 70% attendance and drew positive press for its relatable “turning-30” theme and cast interaction in Japanese during audience-participation scenes.
REFERENCES
The Musical – Japan opening report
https://www.themusical.co.kr/News/Detail?num=285
Sports World – 2013 Tokyo opening coverage
https://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20130603005348
Wikipedia – Singles (musical)
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