Iu (Lee Ji-Eun), singer and actress, emerged as the best winner of the actress at the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards with his performance in When life gives you mandarins. Even if he lost the first prize for a short time during the heated competition within the drama team, IU has still shone by bringing home both the best actress and the famous Star Award.
Reflecting on the ceremony of July 18, iu recalled how overlooking the moment was: “I hoped that ours when life would give you the tangerines team would win the first prize, so I was already imagining all of us walking on stage together. When my name was suddenly called for the best actress, my expression showed how confused I was. My mind went empty while I was angry, and I almost cried, but I cried, but I cried, but I stumbled on my dress and tears They disappeared.
Fans who followed the IU for years have been surprised to see her tremble so intensely. The nervousness was also clear through the cameras, yet his honesty has designed applause. IU admitted that since then he has not seen his acceptance speech: “I don’t think I will ever restore it. Thought alone makes me feel short of breath, as if I will relive the panic again. Even like rookie, I have never shaken the stage so much.”
One of his most touching memories came from his partner Yeom Hye -ran, who hugged him warmly and encouraged her to head on stage: “When I was overwhelmed and filed with my speech, I raised my head and I met my eyes. He smiled at me as if I were celebrating like Gwang-Rye in the drama. Later he said to me:” I really wanted to hear your speech “, and I almost cried for gratitude”.
The first prize eventually went to When life gives you mandarins Team after a tense evaluation process that went to three discussion rounds. IU reflects: “It was really an honor. If I had won the first prize individually, I could have been embarrassed in my dress. I think the team’s victory was much more significant. We always wanted to receive a team prize and gave us the opportunity to let life give you Tangerines.”
Even as it advances with new projects, IU has admitted to reviewing parts of the drama again: “Sometimes, on the nights where I can’t sleep, I see an episode or two I love. The Ae-Sun character remains very expensive. I even wonder if I will meet another role that I love so much.
For IU, the project was both a challenge and a gift, especially when he played in double role: “This drama has been so great and so demanding: it does not make sense that such a gift often comes in a life. Winning the best actress seems to me a huge turning point as an actor. It was the first time I received such an important acting prize, and it seems to me that I have already collected decades of recognition. I don’t feel greedy for more prices; this alone I feel enough.”
While IU marks his 17th debut anniversary this year, the Blue Dragon Trophy hosts a special place in his career: “This was my first Blue Dragon trophy, and it seems different. The awarding process keeps the secret winners until the end, so it has been unforgettable. Usually it does not show my trophies, but this will be placed at the center of the few that I keep in my room as a reminder of such a significant day.”
Sources: Nate
