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The Champ, Marines!
야구왕, 마린스!
Official English Title
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SOURCE
original
SETTING
Korea
BOOK
original
A youth baseball team that never wins
Korean Premiere
2023
Korean Premiere Theatre
Busan Citizen's Hall, Busan
Further Korean run reference:
https://www.themusical.co.kr/News/Detail?num=14020
The Musical search cue — “야구왕, 마린스!”
Summary
A family sports musical about the Marines, a youth baseball team that has never won a game, as its players overcome setbacks and grow together in pursuit of a national championship.
Origin & Development
The Champ, Marines! premiered in 2023 at the Busan Citizens Hall Grand Theater as a co-production of LIVE Corp. and Busan Citizens Hall, supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Arts Council. Developed as part of Busan’s “Young Artist Incubation and Career Development Program,” it was created to spotlight local creators and introduce a new model of Korean family musical. The energetic staging, youth ensemble, and baseball theme contributed to strong local reception and immediate plans for export.
2023 – Premiere at Busan Citizens Hall Grand Theater, produced by LIVE Corp., Busan Metropolitan City, Busan Citizens Hall, and the Korea Culture and Arts Centers Association. 2024 – Revival at Busan Citizens Hall Grand Theater with updated casting. Produced with support from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Arts Council.
Partial Synopsis
The musical follows the underdog youth baseball team “Marines Little League,” who have never won a game. When data-focused coach Anna and passionate coach Woochul join forces, they try to guide a group of children struggling with teamwork, confidence, and personal fears. Through defeats, rivalry, and newfound friendships, the team grows together, learning resilience and collaboration. The show combines lively baseball choreography and upbeat music to portray how effort and courage can turn failure into a true home-run moment.
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2024
2024-11-13
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2024-11-14
Country:
Taiwan
City:
Taipei
Production Type:
Reading / Showcase
Language:
Korean
Venue:
Taipei Performing Arts Center
A 20-minute highlight showcase at the 2024 K-Musical Roadshow in Taipei, held in the Blue Box, in which eleven Korean cast members, including six child actors, performed key scenes with dynamic baseball choreography. About 1,000 audience members and more than 70 local industry professionals attended, and the showcase led directly to Taiwan's AM Creative staging a full licensed production the following year.
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2025
2025-09-20
to
2025-09-21
Country:
Taiwan
City:
Taipei
Production Type:
Licensed
Language:
Chinese
Venue:
Taipei City Stage
Produced by AM Creative, known for bringing Korean works such as TARU to Taiwan, the licensed production kept the Korean script and score while redesigning staging, costumes, and direction to reflect Taiwanese baseball culture, before a wider tour. Positioned as Taiwan's first major baseball-themed family musical, it drew attention for its energetic young cast and realistic baseball movement coached by former professional players.
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