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00:07Here comes Korea
00:12Let's keep doing this in 2026 too
00:16I am very happy to be working with Hello,
00:22This is Seoul, South Korea.
00:29The person who came was Taiga Kyomoto.
00:32Last year when I was in New York, I hadn't been to South Korea yet.
00:35But
00:36Actually, since then...
00:38The musical called Once
00:42Before I was allowed to do it
00:43Around May, I think.
00:44I found out that it's being done in Korea.
00:47I once went to see it privately on a whirlwind trip.
00:52Kyomoto-san
00:53Musical debut in Elisabeth
00:57While working as the Stones
00:59For over 10 years
01:01I have continued to challenge myself on stage.
01:14It's here
01:15Times Square
01:17Last year in New York, USA
01:20The sacred ground of musicals
01:21To Broadway
01:31This is the biggest festival in American theater.
01:35The Tony Awards are held every year.
01:39It is a prestigious award, on par with the Academy Awards and Grammy Awards.
01:43It is awarded to Broadway shows and actors.
01:51This was the year Kyomoto visited New York.
01:54The winner of the Best Musical award was...
02:10South Korea's first work
02:12Maybe a happy ending
02:21The setting is South Korea
02:28The bittersweet and heartwarming story of a humanoid robot
02:31Works depicting different forms of love
02:36The first work from Asia
02:38The winner of the Tony Award is...
02:40This is an unprecedented achievement.
02:46Moreover, it is the star of the awards ceremony.
02:48Musical Awards and more
02:51They won a record six awards that year.
03:00Following last year
03:01I'll be attending the Tony Awards ceremony again this year.
03:04Kyomoto-san will be participating as a special supporter.
03:08Last year's Tony Award winner
03:09Maybe a happy ending
03:11How did this come about in Korea?
03:13I'd like to see it with my own eyes.
03:19They shone on Broadway
03:22South Korea's first musical
03:25Embark on a journey to uncover its secrets.
03:31Kyomoto Taiga Hello Tony 2026
03:40In this program
03:42The remarkable achievement of Maybe Happy Ending
03:45We will unravel this using three keywords.
03:48First
03:50South Korea's largest theater district
03:52Daehakno
03:57This area is called Daehakno, located in the heart of Seoul.
04:02Asia's largest theater city
04:07Numerous plays and musicals are performed daily.
04:12Actually, Maybe Happy Ending was also born in this town.
04:17I've raised it, and now I've come to Daehakno for the first time.
04:30There are already tickets available, probably at the ticket office and theater as well.
04:38So they do have them, right? There's a poster next to it, so I guess you can buy tickets there.
04:42Even if you buy a ticket, this place is quite large as a theater, isn't it?
04:52And this place too, and this place too, isn't it the same with the ticket office?
04:57Hey, that's probably the third one, isn't it? Wow, a Grim Reaper with a unique atmosphere.
05:05Something like that is designed on top.
05:12Looking around, there are theaters everywhere in Daehanggo this time around
05:20I asked Mr. Tehango to show me around town. Welcome to Korea.
05:28Hango's painting
05:29Thank you. Nice to meet you. I'm Taiga Omoto and Choi Woo-hyuk.
05:32Woohyuk, nice to meet you. It's an honor to meet you. Yes, I'll show you around.
05:38The person who will be doing it is actor Choi Woo-hyuk, who appeared in the musical in 2015.
05:46A striking debut with the musical Frankenstein
05:49- A talented young performer
05:57With her overwhelming singing ability and delicate acting skills, she quickly rose to prominence.
06:01I did.
06:14Appearing in the musical Miss Saigon, which will be performed in Japan this year
06:18I'm currently studying Japanese intensely in preparation for a performance.
06:23Waiting at the meeting place was a musical composer.
06:29Apparently, they sometimes stop by and perform.
06:35Is it something like that?
06:37I think it's okay for everyone, both ordinary people and actors, to swear to something.
06:44Yes?
06:49As for Kyomoto-san, I've forgotten, but he was doing it in a lighthearted way like this.
07:07No, no, no, it's wonderful, thank you.
07:15This is actually my first time experiencing a hand reaction technique, but...
07:20What kind of place is it?
07:22This is the kind of place where ordinary people would go on a date.
07:27A date? A place that's interesting, like a date spot.
07:32So, we go to the theater together, or in terms of the number of theaters...
07:36And how much is there?
07:38150?
07:39Around 150? That many?
07:41We do about 100 performances a day.
07:45This response has led to nearly 100 performances.
07:48That's an incredible scale!
07:51On the other hand, that means there are a lot of actors and a lot of audience members.
07:55It's an amazing place, with so many people coming to see it.
08:03The university, which was named after the university that was located nearby, has relocated.
08:10Later, it developed into a theater district, where new musicals are performed.
08:18They were produced one after another.
08:20Over 150 books in those years
08:25Creators and actors compete fiercely with each other.
08:29It's a harsh world where only works that are accepted by the audience survive.
08:37Film actors such as Son Won-su and Cho Seung-woo
08:41Many actors have built their careers using this type of reaction.
08:46It was successful.
08:49This hand reaction was born 10 years ago.
09:09The setting is Seoul in the near future.
09:13Through their journey, the helper robots Oliver and Claire
09:17I will learn about love that is not in the program.
09:20What was wonderful was
09:24The sound of a heart
09:27I have heard
09:35I have heard
09:46Maybe a happy ending
09:48Maybe a happy ending
09:48I am doing
09:49I made it here.
09:52Huh?!
09:52So, the first Maybe Happy Ending is here.
09:55Was that something I used to do?
09:56Yes, yes
09:56Huh?!
10:00In 2016, the first performance took place in the theater, which had about 300 seats, located in this building.
10:07It was done.
10:10This is the poster from that time. Tickets were hard to get from the very first performance.
10:16He apparently received such overwhelming instructions that he couldn't even get in.
10:23We were given a special tour of the inside of the theater, and the footage will be shown after the program.
10:30We will deliver it in half.
10:33Oh, the two of you actually have one big thing in common.
10:38And there was the role of Rudolf in Elisabeth, and we
10:42I've played both roles before, but I played Rudolf.
10:46How long ago was that? Almost 8 years ago, about 8 years ago,
10:51It was 7 years ago, so it's about the same time, yes, yes, we're together a lot today.
10:57I was able to join them and see the town or place called Te Hand
11:01teeth
11:01What kind of place is it for actors and creators, once again?
11:05I guess so.
11:09It's like the entrance to an actor's dream.
11:14I see, my dream is to one day stand here and do my first hand.
11:20Is it something like the Tōryūmon (Eastern Dragon Gate) for us actors?
11:25It's become something of an aspiration for me.
11:27For an actor, the most important thing
11:30First, let's seize our dreams here.
11:39Here in Tehand, filled with the dreams of many actors,
11:44Be Happy Ending was born.
11:53Three keywords surrounding a maybe happy ending
11:56Code
11:57The second is government support for entertainment by large corporations.
12:04In recent years, not only musicals but also various things related to Korea
12:08Content is taking the world by storm.
12:13The 2020 film Parasite won four Academy Awards.
12:18Growth
12:25In music, BTS was nominated for a Grammy Award for the third consecutive year.
12:33This year's Academy Awards saw K-Pop Girls Demon Hunter
12:38Z won in two categories.
12:41The Chinese drama "Golden Age" also won a Grammy Award. Why?
12:49Having achieved such success, they are deeply involved in the South Korean entertainment industry.
12:55According to Professor Hwang Sung-hae,
13:00When Korean content gains global attention or wins awards
13:05It is often said that Korean content is influenced by national policy.
13:10The background is that they were pushed and wanted to support the content industry.
13:16And then there was the additional crisis of the 1997 economic crisis.
13:22That's the basis, isn't it?
13:26About 30 years ago, the South Korean economy was on the verge of collapse.
13:33The president is revitalizing the content industry, including movies and music.
13:38We thought it would be one of our sources of income, and the government provided support.
13:42We have implemented a new system.
13:43It's not just about providing financial support or policy support; it's not just about one thing.
13:51It's not about having a plan, but rather about planning, production, distribution, and then expanding overseas.
14:00Cultural politics that focuses on creating a proper ecosystem
14:06I think the key feature of this strategy is that it's truly well-executed.
14:13And it's not just the government that supports entertainment.
14:19Former editor-in-chief of the Korean specialist magazine, The Musical, Theater
14:24We asked critic Park Byung-sun.
14:50SK Group is a large corporation in South Korea, often referred to as a chaebol (conglomerate).
14:56There was also substantial support for entertainment provided by private companies.
15:02The person chosen for this was the creator of Maybe Happy Ending. The lyrics were written by
15:08Hugh Park was in charge of the music, and Will was in charge of the composition.
15:12Aronson.
15:15Theきっかけ was a musical that the two of them produced in Korea,
15:19Jump.
15:22The person in charge who saw this work noticed the talent of the two, and he
15:27I decided to support them.
15:29Thanks to Ulamnajedah's work, a great deal of support
15:34We then created a program to provide support for one year.
15:43With the support they received, Will and Hugh had a "Maybe Happy Ending."
15:47I was able to take my time to refine the script and music for ing.
15:52I did.
15:54Choi Yu of CJ EMM, who was in charge of production in South Korea.
15:59Na-san shared the story behind the hit song.
16:03At that time, other works and other works were
16:07It has changed a lot.
16:09A slightly strong, slightly edgy element was the trend.
16:15I love them, and they have elements that I like.
16:23I love them.
16:23I believe that what they love is our work and
16:30I love the hidden side of it.
16:33We believe that what they love is a part of our work.
16:35These are the product's features.
16:38Thanks to generous support, the creators were able to pursue their passion for their craft.
16:42The word evolved into a hugely successful musical.
16:51Now, Kyomoto, who is in the middle of an interview, takes a little detour.
16:57Since we're here, since we've come all the way to Korea, let's try some delicious food!
17:00I came to the market because I wanted to eat something, so I'm going to give it a try.
17:08The place we arrived at was Gwansan Market, located in Seoul.
17:14A popular dish not only among locals but also among tourists.
17:18This is a spot.
17:22Oh, kimchi. A kimchi market, nice. All kinds of kimchi pickles.
17:27Injuries are good.
17:29Is that okay?
17:31Let's eat. Let's eat.
17:39Delicious. Good. Excellent.
17:45Wow. There's a really long line. I wonder what kind of shop it is.
17:53At the end of the line is a bakery that has been incredibly popular since opening last year.
17:58Lee, Garlic Boy.
18:01A fragrant dish soaked in plenty of garlic butter sauce
18:05The dough looks appetizing.
18:11Wow, this is amazing. Look at this. It's like a fancy hamburger. Let's eat.
18:25Delicious.
18:28Cream cheese. It has the deliciousness of garlic,
18:32There's also cream cheese, so it's milder, and that's exactly
18:36It's delicious for everyone, regardless of gender.
18:39It's sprinkled with truffle powder, so it has that flavor too, making it a bit luxurious.
18:44It has a nice feel to it. I'd definitely line up for this.
18:51And there was another shop, beyond the crowd, with its signature menu
18:58Hot, freshly fried donuts.
19:02Swiss donuts. I think they're probably the most basic flavor.
19:05But...
19:07It's so warm. Warm donuts are absolutely the best. I'll have one.
19:12It will come.
19:14Hmm.
19:18Soft.
19:20It feels incredibly softer than the donuts I usually buy.
19:24Delicious. Absolutely delicious.
19:29Kyomoto-san was very satisfied. Maybe a happy ending.
19:37The last of the three keywords we'll be discussing is the same situation in South Korea and the United States.
19:44Development
19:47Finally advancing to Broadway in New York in 2024.
19:52In fact, this was created following its success in Korea.
20:01It wasn't that.
20:07According to theater critic Mr. Park
20:18First performed in South Korea in 2016
20:22At the same time, experimental performances were also held in New York.
20:27It broke.
20:30Among those who came to see it were big names who are regulars at the Tony Awards.
20:34Deuce Jeffrey Richards
20:38Seeing great potential in the work, I decided to pursue a project in America.
20:42The program has started.
20:47Popular director Michael Arden also joins the project.
20:54In an interview conducted last year...
21:15The stage sets are also tailored to Broadway audiences.
21:19Make the visuals more luxurious
21:21but
21:35While respecting the worldview of the Korean version
21:38We added staging to make it appealing to American audiences as well.
21:41Finally, a Broadway run has been realized.
21:46And that led to them winning a Tony Award.
21:55American theater journalist Gordon Cox
21:58This time too, about success
22:02I think maybe Happy Ending kind of found its way because of its unique storyline
22:07and because of the way it tells its story
22:10and also particularly in the U.S. where we are often sometimes a little parochial
22:15in terms of what kind of culture we watch
22:17we have become with let's say Netflix in particular
22:21we become more and more accustomed to consuming international content
22:43Born outside of South Korea's No. 1 theater
22:47Generous support expands opportunities.
22:51Amerie had already laid the groundwork for understanding Korean culture through streaming and other means.
22:55Ka
22:56New productions tailored to the local area will be adopted.
23:02When these four conditions are met,
23:05The reform was accomplished.
23:10On the other hand, Park offers this analysis:
23:15This work is about knowing American culture
23:19This is a work that the two of us developed from the very beginning.
23:24Now, when I go out to eat Korean Music Curry
23:29When I examined the initial completed works
23:56This award seems to have a significant impact on Broadway.
24:00is
24:30As for Tony Show
24:32For example, it might become more familiar to you.
24:34This could broaden the possibilities for other Korean works.
24:37or
24:37Have there been any changes?
24:40Yes, we do.
24:42Getting a Tony Show award is like a dream come true.
24:47So my next performance in Korea will be
24:54It certainly sparks dreams, doesn't it?
24:56It's become more realistic, or rather...
24:58I also had a dream
25:01Well then, we're looking forward to it too.
25:04And we have to work hard too.
25:06Japan will also do its best together
25:08I hope to help liven up the musical world.
25:11thank you
25:12I will do my best too.
25:16The last one to arrive was
25:17Maybe a happy ending
25:19The theater where it was first performed 10 years ago
25:24Let's go.
25:27Between the daytime and evening performances
25:29I was given a special tour of the inside of the theater.
25:35thank you
25:47The performance that day won three awards in South Korea.
25:54He said
25:54Musical Sisyphus
25:57The cast member, Lee Seon-woo, will be our guide.
26:12So this is what the audience seating looks like.
26:15Is there a second floor?
26:17It also has a second floor.
26:21How big is this theater if you combine the first and second floors?
26:24Is it worth 300 years?
26:26It's like this.
26:29The distance between the first row and the stage was also much greater than I imagined.
26:33It was really close.
26:34I want to know what I want to know
26:40흡하고
26:40I want to know what I want to know
26:44What are you waiting for? What are you waiting for?
26:50I want to know what I want to say
26:56Many of the hand reactions are in small theaters like this
27:01Maybe Happy Ending also climbs the stairs from here to Broadway
27:06I packed it in.
27:10I've actually performed on stage several times in venues with fewer than 1000 people.
27:13There are times when I'm not the lead, and there have also been times when I've been given the opportunity to be the lead.
27:16Therefore
27:17It's been a while since I've done something like this, with this kind of closeness.
27:20That's exactly what you were saying—a stage where a sense of unity is created.
27:22too
27:22I felt like I'd like to experience something like that again after a long time.
27:35The play performed on stage was based on Greek mythology.
27:39An original rock musical
27:42The four performers will captivate the audience with their powerful acting and singing voices.
27:59Kyomoto-san watched the performance, which was having its final show that day.
28:04That includes the skills of each of the four of them.
28:08That kind of passionate feeling, too.
28:12Everything just far surpasses the quality I expected.
28:16Because
28:18I was pretty much overwhelmed right from the start.
28:20After all, a good work, good actors, and good acting are all about
28:23The size of the stage really doesn't matter.
28:26I was able to experience it firsthand once again, and it was truly amazing.
28:28It has become a valuable asset for me as well.
28:31I was able to see the setting for this trip to Korea.
28:37And in the next episode, the second part will be...
28:39The forefront of creator support provided by government agencies and
28:46To a national university where gifted education in musicals is offered.
28:53Of course, from here on out
28:55Are they perhaps aiming for something like a Tony Award?
28:59Will the next Tony Award-winning play emerge?
29:05The pinnacle of theatrical musicals
29:07The Tony Awards ceremony will be broadcast live again this year.
29:11The outcome of the show is, of course
29:12The elaborately designed special performance is a must-see.
29:15look
29:17From Japanese studios
29:18These three people will be reporting again this year.
29:22A condensed version of the charm of Broadway
29:24Don't miss this entertaining ceremony!
29:26no
29:28Live broadcast of the 79th Tony Awards ceremony
29:31Monday, June 8th
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