Six-time Tony Award-winning playwright Park Chan-hyu says, ”I haven't received my dues from the US production yet”... He also reveals his life there

Park Chung-hyu, the first Korean writer to win a Tony Award, appeared on I Live Alone and shared his recent activities.

Park Chung-hyu appeared on MBC's variety show I Live Alone which aired on the 29th, revealing his daily life in New York.

Park Chung-hyu was honored to win six Tony Awards in June for the Broadway production of the musical "Maybe Happy Ending."

Park, who left to study in the US at the age of 25 and has been independent for 18 years, expressed his affection for his life in New York, saying, "I've lived here for nearly half my life, so New York has become like a part of my identity."

Park Chung-hyu was going about his daily life, going to work at the Belasco Theatre on Broadway, where "Maybe Happy Ending" was currently running. With standing-room only seats sold out and an advance ticket rate of 103%, "Maybe Happy Ending" is enjoying box office success. A vivid behind-the-scenes glimpse of the show was revealed, eliciting admiration from viewers.

Park Chan-hyu said, "It's been 10 years since we started performing in Korea, but I still get so nervous that I break out in a sweat when watching a show." He even shed tears while watching a performance.

After leaving the venue and taking the subway home, Park Chan-hyu enjoyed some downtime, eating ramen, kimchi, and watching I Live Alone.

The next day, Park Chan-hyu woke up with a puffy face, and his morning routine also drew attention. He read, exercised, went to the laundromat to do his laundry, and then ate a bagel at his favorite cafe before immersing himself in reading again. His calm daily life, brimming with his down-to-earth and sincere side, stood out.

The show also featured Park Chan-hyu checking out his new home. MC Jung Hyun-moo responded, "He's also won a Tony Award, so he should be inspecting properties."

Park Chan-hyu then surprised the other cast members by saying, "There's no prize money for the Tony Awards, and I haven't even received a proper settlement from my Broadway performances yet."

Park Chan-hyu explained, "That will take a little time. The settlement is quarterly, and I couldn't receive it in the first quarter because I didn't make a profit, but they've decided to settle the second and third quarters right away."

When fellow cast member Kian84 expressed concern, saying, "Of course I won't receive it," Park Chan-hyu replied, "I believe they'll give me my settlement because we signed a contract. Even now, they're giving me the minimum amount every week."

Meanwhile, on the same day, Park Chan-hyu warmed viewers' hearts by sharing a photo of himself at a party celebrating his Tony Award win with composer Will Aronson, with whom he co-created "Maybe Happy Ending."