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형제는 용감했다

2013

兄弟は勇敢だった?!

Brothers Were Brave (형제는 용감했다) is a Korean original musical about two quarreling brothers who return home after their father’s death, only to discover a mysterious inheritance and an unexpected visitor. The show later received a licensed Japanese adaptation produced by Amuse Inc.

형제는 용감했다

English:

Brothers Were Brave

Korean:

형제는 용감했다

Country: Japan | Language Korean

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ORIGIN

2008, written and lyricized by Jang Yoo-jung, composed by Jang So-young, produced by PMC Production, premiered at PMC Daehakro Free Theater. Developed as a comedy-drama rooted in Korean family dynamics and regional identity, especially the Andong aristocratic lineage. Gained popularity for its fast dialogue, situational humor, and character-driven storytelling.

STORY

Two brothers, Seok-bong and Joo-bong, return to their family home in Andong after three years of estrangement when they receive news of their father’s death. While bickering with each other and clashing with elders, they meet a beautiful woman named Oh Ro-ra, who claims their father left a large inheritance that will go entirely to whoever claims it first. Motivated by greed, rivalry, and romantic interest, the brothers compete to win both the money and Ro-ra’s favor. The musical blends comedy and sentiment as the siblings rediscover family bonds.

POSTER COLLECTION

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KOREAN RUNS

2008 – Premiere, PMC Daehakro Free Theater
2008–2009 – 2nd run, COEX Artium Hyundai Art Hall
2009 – 3rd run, Doosan Art Center Yeon-gang Hall
2010 – 4th run, COEX Artium Hyundai Art Hall
2012 – 5th run, COEX Artium Hyundai Art Hall
2015 – 6th run, Hongik Daehangno Art Center Grand Theater

GLOBAL STAGINGS & ADAPTATIONS

Japan – Tokyo (2013)
Licensed Japanese-language adaptation
Zepp Blue Theater Roppongi, Jul 30 – Sep 1, 2013 (Amuse Musical Theatre Vol. 4)
Staged under the title 「兄弟は勇敢だった?!」 with localized casting and dialogue while retaining the core premise of two feuding brothers and the inheritance plot. Presented as part of Amuse Inc.’s strategy to establish a pipeline of Korean musical IP in Japan, and received positive audience response for its fast comedic pacing and character chemistry.

REFERENCES

Namu Wiki – Brothers Were Brave

https://namu.wiki/w/%ED%98%95%EC%A0%9C%EB%8A%94%20%EC%9A%A9%EA%B0%90%ED%96%88%EB%8B%A4

     

CoRich Stage – 兄弟は勇敢だった?! listing

https://stage.corich.jp/stage/47160

     

Amuse Musical Theatre official archive

http://www.amuse-musical-theatre.jp/kyodai/

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