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Kim Go-eun Wins Grand Prize at Blue Dragon Series Awards, Cries Tears of Gratitude

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kim Go-eun won the Grand Prize at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards, becoming emotional on stage.
  • Park Hae-soo and Shin Hye-sun were recognized as Best Actor and Best Actress for their roles in "Squid Game" and "Welcome to Serenity," respectively.
  • The awards ceremony celebrated achievements in Korean television dramas and series.

Actress Kim Go-eun was overcome with emotion as she accepted the Grand Prize at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards, held in Incheon. Tears streamed down her face as she expressed her gratitude, her cheeks flushed red. The ceremony, which concluded yesterday evening, saw no major surprises in its major award categories.

Park Hae-soo secured the Best Actor award for his compelling performance in "Squid Game," while Shin Hye-sun took home Best Actress for her role in "Welcome to Serenity." Yoon Kyung-ho received the Best Supporting Actor award for "The Recruit," humorously accepting it from presenter Lee Kwang-soo, who feigned annoyance. Park Se-jin, awarded Best Supporting Actress for "Welcome to Serenity," was also visibly moved, with her husband, actor Byun Yo-han, cheering her on from the audience.

The evening's most prestigious award, the Grand Prize, went to Kim Go-eun for her role in the Netflix drama "Yumi's Cells." This year marks the 10th anniversary of the popular drama "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God," in which Kim Go-eun also starred. Fans celebrated her growth from a young actress to a major award winner.

Kim Go-eun delivered an emotional acceptance speech, thanking her fellow nominees and the seniors who mentored her. "I have never taken acting for granted," she stated, her voice thick with emotion. "Therefore, I approach every project with urgency, sincerity, and a sense of responsibility. I will work harder to show new facets of myself as an actress and to keep audiences curious about me. Please continue to give me opportunities."

I have never taken acting for granted. Therefore, I approach every project with urgency, sincerity, and a sense of responsibility. I will work harder to show new facets of myself as an actress and to keep audiences curious about me. Please continue to give me opportunities.

โ€” Kim Go-eunDuring her emotional acceptance speech after winning the Grand Prize at the Blue Dragon Series Awards.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.