Actor Park Jin-joo has been cast in the 10th-anniversary production of the globally buzzed-about musical "Maybe Happy Ending".
Set in near-future Seoul, "Maybe Happy Ending" follows two retired Helperbots, Oliver and Claire, as they discover the complicated, very human feeling of love.
Created by the Will-Hue duo―composer Will Aronson and writer-lyricist Hue Park―the show transferred to Broadway in 2024 and swept six trophies at the 78th Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book, Best Original Score, Best Direction, Best Scenic Design, and Best Leading Actor. As the first original musical set in Korea and co-written by a Korean creator to win at the Tonys, it has become a global talking point.
Marking a decade since its Korean premiere, the 10th-anniversary run will also see Park reprise her scene-stealing turn as Claire from the 2024 production―bringing back her signature, irresistibly lovely take on the Helperbot. Following "Ghost Bakery", the project extends her effortless creative chemistry with the Will-Hue team.
"Maybe Happy Ending"s 10th-anniversary engagement featuring Park Jin-joo runs October 30 through January 25, 2026, at Doosan Art Center’s Yonkang Hall.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)