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Comedian Park Joon-hyung receives first Jeon Yu-seong Award at Busan festival

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Comedian Park Joon-hyung received the inaugural Jeon Yu-seong Award at the 14th Busan International Comedy Festival's opening ceremony.
  • The award, newly established to honor the legacy of the late comedian Jeon Yu-seong, recognizes contributions to Korean comedy.
  • Park expressed gratitude and reflected on Jeon Yu-seong's influence, vowing to continue developing his comedic work.

Comedian Park Joon-hyung was honored as the first recipient of the 'Jeon Yu-seong Award' at the opening ceremony of the 14th Busan International Comedy Festival. The ceremony took place on August 21st at the Busan BEXCO Auditorium.

When I was told I was selected as the first recipient, I felt apologetic and wondered if I truly deserved it. I am truly happy to be a recipient and I am thinking a lot about Teacher [Jeon Yu-seong], my senior.

— Park Joon-hyungExpressing his feelings upon receiving the inaugural Jeon Yu-seong Award.

The award, established this year by the Busan International Comedy Festival, aims to commemorate the achievements and passion for comedy left by Jeon Yu-seong, who passed away on September 25th of the previous year. It is presented to individuals who have contributed to the growth of Korean comedy, carrying forward Jeon's spirit. Comedian Lee Hong-ryeol, a close friend and long-time figure in Korean comedy, presented the award.

Teacher [Jeon Yu-seong] would have said, 'You should have created this while I was alive.'

— Park Joon-hyungHumorously imitating the late comedian Jeon Yu-seong's potential reaction to the award's creation.

Upon receiving the award, Park Joon-hyung shared his mixed emotions, stating, "When I was told I was selected as the first recipient, I felt apologetic and wondered if I truly deserved it." He added, "I am truly happy to be a recipient and I am thinking a lot about Teacher [Jeon Yu-seong], my senior." Park also humorously mimicked Jeon Yu-seong, imagining him saying, "You should have created this while I was alive."

It is a great honor to receive such a significant award. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to stand on the Busan International Comedy Festival stage, receive this award, and share and laugh about comedy with all of you.

— Park Joon-hyungReflecting on the significance of the award and his gratitude for the festival.

Park further expressed his honor in receiving such a meaningful award. "It is a great honor to receive such a significant award," he said. "I am truly grateful for the opportunity to stand on the Busan International Comedy Festival stage, receive this award, and share and laugh about comedy with all of you." He concluded by promising to become a comedian who works even harder, asking for applause for his fellow comedians.

I will become a comedian who works even harder. I hope you will give a big round of applause for many comedians.

— Park Joon-hyungPledging to continue his comedic efforts and showing solidarity with other comedians.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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