At 61st Baeksang Arts AwardSortIt was not only the splendor, glamorous or surprise victories that caught the spotlight, but a humble and sincere speech of Choi Dae-Hoon This has now become the most visited clip of the entire night.
Choi, who brought home the Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in the Netflix series When life gives you mandarins, He held a speech that mixed humor, sincerity and gratitude perfectly. From May 9thThe video of the speech has accumulated 2.3 million viewsmaking it the most watched moment relating to the Baeksang ceremony.
A speech that has moved the nation
Immediately after accepting his trophy, Choi started with a smile, “All this looks like a hidden joke. I sincerely thank the Baeksang Committee for this precious and honorable prize. Among all the gifts for children I have received, this could be the best. I have not won many prizes in my life, I think I saved it for this.”
He continued to thank the director Kim Won-Seok and writer Im cant-chun To have launched him in the role, admitting his initial nervousness: “I was electrified but also worried, I could really do this role well? I was anxious to drag the team. But in the end it was a truly joyful journey.”
A career full of meaning
Reflecting on his path, he said Choi “I started acting because I wanted to see happy people. But in doing so, I ended up receiving even greater comfort and contentment. From now on, I want to live by giving comfort to others, not worrying about who I like or do not like, but by fulfilling my role with responsibility. I want to be an actor who spreads positive energy.”
He also dissolved his hearts with a loving love for his family: “For my family to look home – I love you. To my wife, who believed in me and traveled this way to me, happy tenth marriage anniversary. I hope this gift is quite good. And to our daughter – I love you.”
He concluded with a nod of the head to the popular deployment of his character: “Every time life feels tough and exhausting, shouts and enough-Hak-to! Thanks!” The phrase raised thunderous applause from the public, cementing the speech as a culminating point of Baeksang.
Netizen reactions
The Netizen flooded social media and community platforms with honors for the sincere speech by Choi Dae-Hoon and the stimulating journey:
- “I knew hak-ai ajussi would become great. Congratulations!”
- “His speech was so beautiful and touching.”
- “That last line brought tears to my eyes.”
- “It is the type of actor who makes you appreciate the profession.”
- “His scenes when life gives you mandarins were unforgettable.”
- “I had the feeling since it would become an important actor.”
Having debuted in 2002, the journey two decades of Choi Dae-Hoon through support roles and dramas acclaimed by criticism found his moment-and fans could not be more electrified in seeing an actor of his depth finally receiving his due. With When life gives you mandarins Having earned him a role that defines his career as Boo Sang-Gil, aka “Hak -i”, the story of Choi recalls that some of the most powerful performances-and the speeches-derived from those who have patiently waited for their spotlight.
