2023 KBS Drama Awards (2023 KBS Yeongi Daesang / 2023 KBS 연기대상)

Introducing KBS dramas that made 2023 shine.

"Brain Works."

"Oasis."

"Woman in a Veil."

"The Real Has Come!"

"Apple of My Eye."

"My Perfect Stranger."

"Heartbeat."

"The Elegant Empire."

"My Lovely Boxer."

"Live Your Own Life."

"Unpredictable Family."

"Drama Special 2023."

"The Matchmakers."

"Korea-Khitan War."

The 2023 KBS Drama Awards will take place...

with the stars who made this year shine.

You're invited to the splendid celebration.

The 2023 KBS Drama Awards.

I'll introduce tonight's hosts.

She's an actress who exudes good energy like an oasis in a desert.

Seol In Ah.

A new master of romance dramas who can switch...

between period dramas and modern-day stories.

Rowoon.

And a new face at the KBS Drama Awards...

who will make the last night of 2023 sparkle.

Jang Sung Kyu!

The top drama celebration with a sparkling history and tradition.

Welcome to the 2023 KBS Drama Awards.

Hello. I'm your host, Jang Sung Kyu.

Hello, I'm Seol In Ah.

It's such an honor to spend the last night of 2023 with the actors...

who made KBS dramas shine, as well as the viewers.

Hello, I'm Rowoon.

I received a lot of love from everyone due to KBS dramas this year.

I was also given the opportunity to host this huge event,

so I'm very nervous.

I'll do my best tonight,

but I'd really appreciate some help from the two of you.

Okay. We'll do our best.

Rowoon already said this,

but it's also my first time hosting the KBS Drama Awards.

I'm a little nervous but also excited.

But the beauty of the awards is this sense of nervousness...

- and anxiousness. Right? - Yes.

I believe the actors here...

must be feeling the same way.

Since we're wrapping up 2023 today,

I hope we can encourage each other, cheer for each other,

and have a nice time of festivities.

Please stick around until the very end.

This year marks the 50th anniversary...

since the founding of the Korean Broadcasting System...

and the 61st year since the founding of KBS Drama.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that KBS led the history of Korean dramas.

That's right.

Throughout the years, KBS Drama presented us...

with high-quality historical dramas,

daily dramas, and weekend dramas.

It fulfilled its role as the national broadcaster.

In addition, KBS has unique programs.

Through "Drama Special" and the "School" series,

it gave birth to many new stars.

From what I heard,

both of you debuted through KBS dramas.

- Yes. - Yes.

I debuted as an actor through the youth drama "School 2017."

Seol In Ah who is standing next to me...

and Jang Dong Yoon who is in front of me were all in the same class.

We were in class one.

- "Class one." - Yes, class one.

I debuted with a minor role...

- in KBS' "THE Producers." - I see.

After that, I was cast in "School 2017,"

then the daily drama "Sunny Again Tomorrow,"

and the weekend drama "Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life."

This year, I partook in a miniseries called "Oasis."

I've been growing with diverse KBS dramas.

Please give her a big round of applause.

Amazing.

After listening to In Ah's achievements,

it sounds like she's practically the daughter of KBS.

We'll put our trust in her as we proceed with the awards.

I'll try to host comfortably as if I'm at home.

That sounds good. Let's go.

Now, shall we get started with the awards?

Yes. In the first category,

we'll get to meet the sons and daughters of KBS dramas.

It's the Teenager Award.

To present the award, we have the two winners...

from last year who were very active...

in KBS dramas this year.

The cutie of "Unpredictable Family," Jung Min Jun,

and the mascot of "The Elegant Empire," Yoon Chae Na, will be joining us.

Hello, I'm Yoon Chae Na.

Hello, I'm Jung Min Jun.

Min Jun and I are the same age.

I'm happy to present an award with him.

I also feel the same way.

We started grade one this year.

Chae Na, how is your school life?

Last year, I was presented with such a huge award here,

so my 2023 started off well.

Thanks to that, I'm enjoying my school life.

What about you, Min Jun?

I also received good energy from the awards just like you.

I'm also enjoying my school life.

I'm really curious to find out...

who will be the ones to receive...

the good energy from the KBS Drama Awards this year.

Me too.

Before we announce the winners,

let's meet the male nominees of the Teenager Award.

Male Teenager Award.

A scholar should never fear the thunder.

Kim Si Woo of "The Matchmakers."

I have nothing to fear if you're with me.

Moon Woo Jin of "Dog Days of Summer."

I'll get out of your way if you win.

If it weren't for the heat, I'd easily beat you.

Song Seung Hwan of "My Perfect Stranger."

No...

Mom!

Thank you so much, Teacher.

No way.

The adults should say hello first.

This is child abuse.

Lee Ju Won of "Live Your Own Life."

Jung Min Jun of "Unpredictable Family."

You don't even buy me food, so why should I call you pretty?

You'll be the most beautiful person in the world even when you're a grandma.

If such a person really exists...

Hong Dong Yeong of "The Matchmakers."

The people's wish is the sky's wish.

I cannot lose the only friend I have.

You should listen to me.

I'm sorry.

Hong Jae Min of "Korea-Khitan War."

(Jung Min Jun, Song Seung Hwan, Hong Dong Yeong, Hong Jae Min)

The 2023 KBS Drama Awards.

The winner of the Male Teenager Award is...

Moon Woo Jin of "Dog Days of Summer." Congratulations!

Congratulations.

Moon Woo Jin of "Dog Days of Summer!"

In "Dog Days of Summer," Moon Woo Jin played...

a teenager named Kim Hee Jun who faced growing pains...

during a stormy period of adolescence.

His detailed and deep performance...

drew the attention of the viewers.

It looks like he didn't expect it.

He's on stage now.

Please pass the award to him.

Everyone, please give him another big round of applause.

Could you give your acceptance speech?

Hello.

I played Kim Hee Jun in "Dog Days of Summer."

I'm an actor named Moon Woo Jin.

I never thought I'd receive an award.

I thought I had zero chance.

I want to thank...

some people first.

Director Jang Min Seok did a great job...

of directing "Dog Days of Summer." Thank you.

I also want to thank the writer Choi Yi Kyung for writing a great script.

Thank you, Assistant Director Kang Yoon Hee.

I want to thank the makeup team,

the costume team, and the prop team.

They all worked very hard on it.

The drama "Dog Days of Summer" is...

showing on Wavve, you see.

It was pre-released.

It must be showing now.

If you haven't seen it and can spare some time,

please watch it in the coming year.

Now...

I will do a better job.

As an actor, I will be humble,

and I will be a diligent student as well.

I will consider this award as a reminder of that.

Thank you so much.

I seriously didn't expect to receive it. So thank you.