In brief
South Korea’s beloved musical "Maybe Happy Ending" achieved a remarkable feat by winning six Tony Awards at the recent ceremony, including the coveted title of best musical. The production, which narrates the story of friendship between two humanoid robots, was nominated for a total of 10 awards.
The musical originally premiered in South Korea in 2016 before making its Broadway debut in 2024, receiving critical acclaim. The Tony wins have elevated South Korea to EGOT status, marking its achievement in securing the four major entertainment awards in the United States: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. The award for best book of a musical went to Hue Park and Will Aronson. Additionally, former "Glee" star Darren Criss, known for his role as one of the robots, celebrated his first-ever Tony award by winning best lead actor in a musical.
