South Korea celebrates historic Tony win for Maybe Happy Ending
Published: 6/9/2025
South Korea achieves EGOT status with historic Tony win for Maybe Happy Ending, a musical about humanoid robots in Seoul. Former Glee star Darren Criss wins best lead actor in a musical for his role in the acclaimed Broadway production, which received 6 Tonys including best musical. The win marks South Korea's cultural influence globally, following successes like Squid Game's Emmys and Parasite's Oscars. The musical, celebrated for showcasing Korean culture, has been well-received as South Korean artists continue making strides in entertainment, alongside K-pop acts like BTS and Blackpink.
