Actor Jo Jung Suk received the prestigious Presidential Commendation at the '15th Republic of Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards' held on October 31 at the National Theater of Korea.

The event is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and highlights contributions to the growth of popular culture and the Korean Wave.

This award is the highest honor given by the government for achievements in popular culture and arts. It recognizes individuals who have helped raise the status of popular culture in Korea and contributed to its global spread.

Jo Jung Suk's win showcases his influence as an actor, both in Korea and internationally. The award is especially meaningful because it is based on a thorough evaluation by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, which considers factors like public service, past achievements, contributions to the industry, and social reputation.

Although Jo Jung Suk could not attend the ceremony due to scheduling conflicts, he shared his acceptance speech via a video message.

He said, "I am truly honored to receive the Presidential Commendation. Thank you to everyone who loves popular culture. This motivates me to work even harder. I will strive to contribute more to the development of popular culture and arts in the future."

Since starting his career in the musical The Nutcracker in 2004, Jo Jung Suk has impressed audiences with his remarkable acting skills in various musicals, films like Architecture 101 and The Face Reader, and dramas such as Jealousy Incarnate and Hospital Playlist. He has earned the trust and love of the public.

Currently, Jo Jung Suk is busy filming his new movie Zombie Daughter.

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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