Actor Kim Soo Hyun has been named "Actor of the Year" at the AAA 2024 (Asia Artist Awards), one of the most prestigious awards of the year!

On December 27, the 9th AAA 2024 was held at the Impact Challenger Hall in Bangkok, Thailand, where stars from all over Asia gathered to celebrate a year of incredible talent. Hosted by Ryu Jun Yeol, Jang Won Young, and Sung Han Bin, the event was full of excitement and surprises.

Kim Soo Hyun, who has been making waves with his performance in Queen of Tears, won the top honor of the night, the "Actor of the Year" award. He didn’t stop there! He also walked away with the Hot Trend Award, Fabulous Award, and Best Artist Award, making him a four-time winner at the ceremony.

With a big smile, Kim Soo Hyun expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you so much! Please forget what I looked like in the earlier interview.”

He continued, “I’m deeply thankful to everyone who loved and watched Queen of Tears. To the fans who have supported me so passionately, I appreciate you. I also want to thank writer Park Ji Eun for creating this wonderful opportunity with Queen of Tears. I love you.

He added, "Thank you to the directors and all the staff who worked so hard throughout the year, and to my colleagues, both seniors and juniors, I am grateful. I had many concerns during the drama, but it was all worth it, and I want to thank everyone involved."

He then dedicated his "Actor of the Year" award to his co-star Kim Ji Won, saying, “I would like to dedicate this honor to Kim Ji Won, who played the world’s best Hong Hae In in Queen of Tears. Thank you, Kim Ji Won!”

The AAA 2024 brought together the biggest names in both music and acting. In the music category, stars like NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, BIBI, and NCT 127 lit up the stage. In the acting category, top actors like Kim Soo Hyun, Park Min Young, Joo Won, and more made the event a dazzling spectacle.

The AAA 2024 was broadcast live on MTN in South Korea and streamed globally on Weverse, with real-time broadcasts available in countries like Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Japan. It was a night to remember for all the artists and fans who gathered to celebrate their achievements.

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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