Korean Musical 'Swag Age: Call Out, Joseon!' Nominated for Prestigious UK Theater Award

The acclaimed Korean original musical, ‘Swag Age: Call Out, Joseon!’, has been nominated for ‘Best Concert Production’ at the ‘2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards,’ showcasing the rising global influence of K-musicals.

Organized by the global performing arts media BroadwayWorld, the ‘BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards’ is a prominent audience-voted award ceremony in the UK, recognizing outstanding productions across the country, including the West End. The nomination itself signifies official recognition of the work's artistic value by the local audience and fans.

‘Swag Age: Call Out, Joseon!’ held a successful concert-style showcase in September at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London's West End. Despite logistical constraints such as stage equipment installation, the production delivered a flawless performance, embodying the unique energy and meticulous detail of the Korean staging. This nomination is a symbolic achievement, highlighting the musical's dual success in commercial viability and artistic impact within the competitive West End market.

Voting is open until the 31st of this month, with the final winners to be announced early next year.

Netizens expressed their pride, commenting, "It's amazing to be recognized internationally!" and "This makes me so proud to be Korean," with many eagerly anticipating a domestic rerun.