The original Korean musical "Maybe Happy Ending" has been named Best Musical by the New York Drama Critics' Circle.
According to the organization's website on Wednesday, the musical -- a collaboration between writer Park Chun-hue, also known as Hue Park, and composer Will Aronson -- won the prestigious award at the 89th annual ceremony.
It secured a majority on the first ballot, receiving 15 out of 23 votes from active New York-area drama critics. The New York Drama Critics' Circle, presented annually since 1936, is the second-oldest American playwriting honor, after the Pulitzer.
Originally premiering in Seoul in 2016, "Maybe Happy Ending" has been staged multiple times in Korea due to its popularity.
This critically acclaimed show made its Broadway debut last November, opening at the Belasco Theater in Manhattan, New York. Its US run, starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen, has been extended through Jan. 17.
Early this month, the musical also earned 10 nominations for the Tony Awards, which recognize excellence in live Broadway theater, including Best Musical and Best Direction.
It is also nominated in three categories of the Drama League Awards: Outstanding Production, Outstanding Direction and Distinguished Performance. (Yonhap)
