Park Joon-hyung receives inaugural Jeon Yu-seong Award at Busan comedy festival
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- Comedian Park Joon-hyung received the inaugural Jeon Yu-seong Award at the 14th Busan International Comedy Festival.
- The award honors individuals who lead Korean comedy, established in memory of the late comedy veteran Jeon Yu-seong.
- Park expressed gratitude and emotion upon receiving the award, remembering Jeon Yu-seong.
The 14th Busan International Comedy Festival kicked off with an opening ceremony where comedian Park Joon-hyung was honored with the newly established Jeon Yu-seong Award. The festival, held at the BEXCO Auditorium in Haeundae-gu, Busan, was hosted by Ji Suk-jin.
A moment of remembrance was dedicated to the late honorary chairman Jeon Yu-seong, who passed away in September of the previous year. MC Ji Suk-jin reflected on Jeon's significant contributions to comedy, stating, "All comedians owe him a debt of gratitude."
All comedians owe him a debt of gratitude.
The Jeon Yu-seong Award was created this year to commemorate the late comedian and recognize individuals who have significantly contributed to the advancement of Korean comedy, carrying on his legacy. Presenting the award, Lee Hong-ryeol expressed his hope that "Senior's laughter will continue for a long time through this award" before announcing Park Joon-hyung as the recipient.
Senior's laughter will continue for a long time through this award.
Park Joon-hyung, the first recipient of the award, shared his mixed emotions, saying, "When I heard this award was created and I was chosen as the first recipient, I felt apologetic and wondered if I truly deserved it." He added, "I am truly happy and I really miss Senior Jeon."
Reflecting on what Jeon Yu-seong might have said, Park imagined him remarking, "Why didn't you create this while I was alive?" He concluded by stating, "Receiving such a great award is a tremendous honor."
When I heard this award was created and I was chosen as the first recipient, I felt apologetic and wondered if I truly deserved it. I am truly happy and I really miss Senior Jeon.
The festival will run for ten days until August 30th, featuring 52 teams from 10 countries performing across Busan. Highlights include a "Jeon Yu-seong Without Jeon Yu-seong Show" and performances by the KBS 2TV "Gag Concert" team, promising a week filled with laughter.
Why didn't you create this while I was alive? Receiving such a great award is a tremendous honor.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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