The 2024 MBC Drama Awards aired on the evening of January 5. Although the ceremony was held on December 30, it was not broadcast live due to the national mourning period following the Jeju Air plane crash tragedy. Instead, a pre-recorded version was aired.
Here, “When the Phone Rings” star Yoo Yeon-seok, who was named the winner for “Best Actor” (Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries) alongside “Chief Detective 1958” Lee Je-hoon, shared his gratitude during his acceptance speech.
In particular, the actor said, “Sixteen years ago, I appeared in my first drama, ‘General Hospital 2’, with MBC. Receiving such a big award now feels overwhelming. I thank the viewers and fans who loved our drama, as well as the company executives who offered me this project. I’m especially grateful to my agency’s CEO, who strongly recommended this work to me, saying I absolutely had to do it. Looking back, I can’t imagine what would have happened if I hadn’t.”
“This award isn’t just for me; it’s for everyone involved in our drama, including the directors who gave so much thought and effort, the staff, and the cast”, Yoo Yeon-seok also stated, before revealing an unexpected supporter – actor Han Suk-kyu, who won the Daesang at the same event.
He continued, “While working on this project, I felt physically and mentally exhausted toward the end. During those moments of doubt, I visited Han Suk-kyu, who was filming his last scene on set. He gave me words of encouragement, just as he had when we worked on ‘Dr. Romantic’. Even during his short break, he took almost an hour to tell me I was doing well, and that encouragement carried me through the final stages of filming. I want to take this opportunity to thank him.”
“There’s one more person I’ve always wanted to mention if I ever received a major award like this. Sixteen years ago, at a small gopchang (grilled intestines) restaurant near Seoul National University of Education, our vice president told me, ‘Let’s work hard together.’ Thanks to him, I’m standing here today. I’m truly grateful”, the actor also shared.
Finally, Yoo Yeon-seok concluded, “December has felt particularly cold and filled with heartache for many people. I sincerely offer my condolences to those people and everyone who is suffering. I hope the new year brings nothing but smiles and happiness.”
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