Jeon Mi-do Shines in 'Maybe Happy Ending' 10th Anniversary Debut, Praised for Returning as Claire

Actress Jeon Mi-do has successfully concluded the opening performance of the 10th-anniversary production of the musical 'Maybe Happy Ending,' marking the grand return of an original cast member.

On October 30th, at the Yeon-kang Hall of Doosan Art Center in Seoul, Jeon Mi-do graced the stage as Claire for the first time in five years, receiving thunderous applause. The musical, which garnered global attention by winning six awards at the 2025 Tony Awards, saw Jeon Mi-do's performance captivating the audience by reviving the original's profound emotions.

Through her agency, Jeon Mi-do shared, "I was deeply moved to be able to return to the stage as Claire after such a long time. I am grateful to the audience who came to help us conclude our 10th anniversary with a happy ending."

In the performance, Jeon Mi-do delicately portrayed Claire, a helper robot, as she awakens to the emotion of love, significantly heightening the play's immersion. Her clear vocals brought to life popular duet numbers like 'What is Love' and 'Remember That One Thing,' perfectly embodying Claire's innocence and human warmth.

Audience members lauded the performance, commenting, "The unparalleled Mi-do as Claire," "Even with a changed director, it remains lovely," and "A consistently masterful performer. I must see it again." The theater erupted in standing ovations, with Jeon Mi-do's stage presence recreating the感動 of the original production and proving the power of a 'trustworthy actress.'

'Maybe Happy Ending' is set in a near-future Seoul, telling the story of Claire and Oliver, helper robots, learning about love and growing together. Having originated in a small theater in Daehangno and later expanding to Broadway, this musical is writing a new chapter for Korean original musicals.

Meanwhile, Jeon Mi-do will continue to perform in the 10th-anniversary production of 'Maybe Happy Ending' at the Doosan Art Center's Yeon-kang Hall until November 23rd.

Netizens reacted overwhelmingly, with comments such as 'As expected of actress Jeon Mi-do! She is Claire itself,' 'It's been five years, but she's still this perfect, it gave me goosebumps,' and 'I cried so much, I have to go see it again soon.'