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The Brothers Were Brave
형제는 용감했다
Literal Translation
SOURCE
original
SETTING
Korea
BOOK
original
Two brothers chase an inheritance
Korean Premiere
2008
Korean Premiere Theatre
PMC Jayu Theater in Daehangno, Seoul
Further Korean run reference:
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
The Musical search cue — “형제는 용감했다”
Summary
Two estranged brothers return home after their father’s death and pursue a mysterious inheritance, only to uncover family secrets and the affection beneath their rivalry.
Origin & Development
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. 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.
Partial Synopsis
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.
兄弟は勇敢だった?!
2013
2013-07-30
to
2013-09-01
Country:
Japan
City:
Tokyo
Production Type:
Licensed
Language:
Japanese
Venue:
Zepp Blue Theater Roppongi
Presented as Amuse Musical Theatre Vol. 4, part of Amuse Inc.'s strategy to build a pipeline of Korean musical IP in Japan, with localized casting and dialogue while keeping the core premise of two feuding brothers and an inheritance plot. Audiences responded well to its fast comedic pacing and character chemistry.
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