At the 2024 KBS Drama Awards, actor Kim Jung Hyun took home the 'Best Actor' award for his role in Iron Family and made a powerful and emotional apology for his past behavior, addressing the incident that shocked fans back in 2018.

On January 11, KBS 2TV aired a full recording of the 2024 KBS Drama Awards, where Kim Jung Hyun's speech touched many hearts. The ceremony had taken place on December 31 at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, and was hosted by MC Jang Seung Kyu, Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun, and actor Moon Sang Min.

Kim Jung Hyun, who shared the 'Best Actor (Male)' award with Iron Family's Kim Jung Hyun, opened his speech with gratitude, saying, "Thank you, God. I know well that I am lacking and imperfect. Still, I am grateful for being here today."

He continued by reflecting on how he almost thought his acting career was over. "Just a few years ago, I thought I would never be able to act again. For various reasons, I even thought I couldn’t do it, but I am so thankful", he shared, before addressing the infamous The Time drama controversy that involved his co-star, Seohyun.

Kim Jung Hyun admitted, "Expressing gratitude is something I should do, but personally, I believe true gratitude cannot be achieved without self-reflection on the past. I behaved very poorly and did things I shouldn’t have, causing many people to feel hurt and uncomfortable. I sincerely apologize here today", as he bowed his head in deep remorse.

He further acknowledged the seriousness of his actions, adding, "Just because I apologized doesn’t mean it’s over, and of course, I don’t expect forgiveness. I believed it was necessary to speak out to continue living my life".

Kim Jung Hyun’s unedited apology showed his growth and willingness to own up to his past mistakes, and many fans are now hoping for healing and closure following his sincere words.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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