China, 2023–2024
Licensed adaptation – Chinese-language production
A Chinese-language licensed staging was mounted first in a preview at the Shanghai Lyceum Theatre in September 2023, followed by a full run at the Shanghai Grand Theatre’s Buick Theatre from March 21–24, 2024. Marketed as an adaptation created with a local artistic team, the production brought the Korean work into a major commercial venue. Shanghai audiences praised the show’s narrative clarity, visual symbolism, and the cultural resonance of its Hesse-based themes.

Germany, 2024
Showcase – German-language reading performance
The musical was presented as a German-language reading at Ballhaus Prinzenallee in Berlin as part of “Spotlight Korea 2024.” Featuring piano and violin accompaniment, the showcase introduced Hesse’s story reimagined through a Korean musical to a German-speaking audience. All seats were reserved, and local viewers responded warmly to the work’s philosophical tone and minimalist staging.

Japan, 2025
Showcase – K-Musical Roadshow in Tokyo
A 20-minute Korean-language digest was presented at Hulic Hall Tokyo on November 12, 2025 during the K-Musical Roadshow. Scenes were shown with Japanese commentary, allowing presenters and producers to assess the musical’s thematic appeal and staging structure. The showcase served as the work’s introduction to the Japanese industry and helped position it for potential licensed development in the region.