December 28th SEOULCON APAN STAR AWARDS 2024 took place at Art Hall 1 of Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul. Lee Yi Kyung won the Male Excellence Award (Medium Dramatic Film) for his portrayal of the villain in Marry my husband.
Taking the stage, Lee Yi Kyung began his speech with humor:
“First of all, I am very grateful to Marry my husband team, but above all I deeply thank the judges for choosing me among such strong candidates.”
He continued:
“The way actors meet is through projects. At awards ceremonies there are people I can greet and thank, but there are also people I’ve always wanted to meet but haven’t worked with yet. For example, I said hello to Kim Tae Ri and she actually recognized me. I am very grateful to the judges who made this possible.”
Lee Yi Kyung then unexpectedly mentioned his ex-girlfriend:
“And there’s someone I thought I’d never meet again. For those who know, you know: thank you to the judges who brought me and Jung In Sun together again. Congratulations on your award, Jung In Sun.”
Lee Yi Kyung and Jung In Sun previously acted together in JTBC Welcome to Waikiki in 2018. Shortly before the drama’s finale, the two revealed that they had been dating for a year. However, their relationship ended just a month and a half after it went public, which saddened fans at the time.
Concluding his speech, Lee Yi Kyung reflected on his acting journey:
“This award has a special meaning for me because many people associate me more with variety shows than acting. Receiving an award for playing a villain is deeply meaningful to me. I am incredibly grateful. If anyone is wondering, “Why did he do that?” Him win a Male Excellence Award?’-it’s not too late. Please look Marry my husband!”
