Actress Kim Hye Yoon has been selected as the MC for the 2024 SBS Drama Awards, showing off her rising star power.

According to Star News on December 2, Kim Hye Yoon will host the prestigious event, which will take place on December 21 at the SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Seoul. This will be her first time hosting a year-end awards ceremony.

Kim Hye Yoon became a household name after her standout performance as Im Sol in the popular tvN drama Lovely Runner, which ended in May.

She became a fan favorite alongside her co-star Byeon Woo Seok, gaining widespread recognition and love.

Now a trusted actress, Kim Hye Yoon is set to star in the upcoming SBS drama Starting from Today, I'm Human, which marks SBS's return to Monday-Tuesday dramas after a two-year break.

Filming for the new series is already underway, and the cast includes rising stars like Romon, Lee Si Woo, and Jang Dong Joo.

Along with her new role in Starting from Today, I'm Human, Kim Hye Yoon is set to co-host the 2024 SBS Drama Awards with veteran broadcaster Shin Dong Yup.

Shin Dong Yup, who has been hosting the awards since 2017, is well-known for his experience. Fans are excited to see the chemistry between Kim Hye Yoon and Shin Dong Yup at the event.

In addition to her hosting duties, Kim Hye Yoon, alongside Byeon Woo Seok, will attend the 9th Asia Artist Awards (AAA 2024) on December 27 in Bangkok, Thailand. Fans are eagerly awaiting the reunion of the "Solseon couple" (Kim Hye Yoon and Byeon Woo Seok).

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IU has once again warmed hearts with her sweet and caring nature — this time by personally helping young actress Kim Tae Yeon get ready for her very first awards show.

The two actresses both played the same character, Ae Soon, in different stages of life in the Netflix drama "When Life Gives You Tangerines". IU played the adult version while Kim Tae Yeon touched viewers with her emotional performance as young Ae Soon.

Even though Kim Tae Yeon doesn’t have an agency yet, IU made sure the young star wouldn’t be alone. According to insiders, IU personally visited a dress shop with Kim Tae Yeon to help her pick out a beautiful outfit. She even helped with hair and makeup plans, making sure Tae Yeon could shine at the upcoming 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, where both actresses are nominated.

Kim Tae Yeon’s mom posted about the moment on Instagram, saying:

“Tae Yeon met IU unnie and told me to say thank you. Words aren’t enough to express how grateful we are. We were so surprised by her unexpected visit, and her thoughtful care truly touched our hearts. Thank you again to IU for the gift.”

The post also showed a happy Kim Tae Yeon holding IU’s present and choosing a dress — a moment that melted fans’ hearts.

IU is well-known in the industry for her generosity and kindness. While filming "You Have Done Well", she reportedly gave thoughtful gifts and created a warm, friendly vibe on set for everyone, from co-stars to staff.

The drama itself became a big hit, earning praise both in Korea and overseas. IU, Park Bo Gum, Yeom Hye Ran, Choi Dae Hoon, and Kim Tae Yeon all received Baeksang nominations — a huge achievement, especially for the young star.

Kim Tae Yeon, born in 2011, has been acting since she was little and appeared in dramas like Crash Landing on You, A Dog’s Love Today, and Gyeongseong Creature. But her powerful acting in "When Life Gives You Tangerines" truly made people cry, smile, and remember her name.

IU didn’t stop at helping Kim Tae Yeon. She also invited fellow cast members Moon So Ri, Park Hae Joon, Ahn Tae Rin, and more to her concert, sending them gifts to show her love and support.

In an earlier interview, IU talked about giving gifts to so many people. She humbly said,

“As I do more projects, there are more people I’m thankful for, but it’s not as hard as people think. I just hope the people receiving the gifts feel happy.”

Talking about the drama, she added,

“It was such a grand project. Just being part of it was a blessing. It made me think, ‘Ji Eun, you really experienced something amazing.’ I’m grateful I could work with such great people.”

Once again, IU has proved she’s not just a talented singer and actress — she’s also a true “Good Deed Queen.”

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