Actor Lee Dong Hwi became emotional during his acceptance speech as he received the Best Actor Award at the '2nd Pinggyego Award'.
On December 22, DdeunDdeun released a video from the star-studded ceremony, which saw many familiar faces in attendance, including Cha Seung Won, Park Shin Hye, Lee Dong Wook, Yang Se Chan, Lee Jeong Ha, and more.
The award for Best Actor was given to those who appeared on Pinggyego for three or more episodes. Lee Dong Hwi was chosen for the honor, alongside other nominees like Nam Chang Hee, Yang Se Chan, and Jo Se Ho.
When Lee Dong Hwi was announced as the winner, he couldn’t hold back tears, sharing an emotional moment with the audience. "I received so much comfort while doing Pinggyego", he said, fighting back tears.
Reflecting on the past year, he shared, "Last year, I went to the awards empty-handed, feeling really envious of those who won. This is my first time being nominated for Best Actor in my career", expressing his deep gratitude.
He went on to say, "This year was full of difficulties, but also a lot of happy moments. I’m so thankful that I can receive this award because of the fans. There are so many amazing people here, and I don’t think I deserve this yet. But I promise to work hard to be someone who truly deserves it". He ended his speech with a heartfelt hug from Yoo Jae Suk.
In other news, Lee Dong Hwi recently confirmed his breakup with actress Jeong Ho Yeon on November 22 after being in a public relationship for nine years.
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