Seo Kang-joon hopes for another grand prize after his comeback
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- Actor Seo Kang-joon said his first project after receiving a grand prize carries unavoidable pressure.
- He called the award excessive praise while also expressing hope of winning another grand prize this year.
Seo Kang-joon says returning with his first project after winning a grand prize comes with pressure, but he is still looking ahead to another possible award this year.
There is no way I could feel no pressure with this being my comeback project after winning the grand prize.
The actor spoke at a press conference in Seoul for KBS2's new Saturday-Sunday miniseries, โAnother Romance, Not You.โ He said there could be no way to feel completely free of the burden attached to a comeback after receiving the top prize.
The award is far too much for me.
At the same time, Seo described the award as greatly beyond what he deserved and acknowledged that he is hoping for another grand prize this year.
I am hoping for the grand prize.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.