Kang Ha Neul's performance as officer Hwang Yong Sik in "When the Camellia Blooms" bagged another prestigious award!

On September 10, the actor continued to shine as he took home the Actor Award at the 47th KBS Broadcasting Awards ceremony, hosted by the Korea Broadcasting Association

This is the second actor award for his role in the drama, who used his words of encouragement and compliments to express feelings and heal the wounded heart of Dong Baek (Gong Hyo Jin).

His winning performance and the storyline in the drama touches hearts as he becomes the pillar of strength and inspiration for Dong Baek to live life despite the hardships she encounters. Dong Baek was an orphan and a single mother but Hwang Yong Sik protected and loved her with all his heart.

At the ceremony, Kang Ha Neul received his award and thanked everyone for their support.

"I thanked all the supportive seniors who I work with through 'When the Camellia Blooms' and I am happy for this award. One of the reasons for winning this award is the help of my co-star Gong Hyo Jin and I wanted to thank her for that," he said.

The award is Kang Ha Neul's fourth recognition in Best Actor category from different award-winning bodies in the drama "When the Camellia Blooms".

Kang Ha Neul's new look

The recent ceremony was Kang Ha Neul's first public appearance since he took home the Best Actor award from the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards in June this year.

Since then, the fans did not have any visual updates from the actor.

Then, he surprised his fans with his bearded face and long hair, hinting at his next character as Woo Cha Mi in the upcoming movie "Pirates 2". The action-packed film revolves around the stories of pirates and bandits in search of a seal on the sea before the founding of the Joseon dynasty.

Netizens praised and commented that Kang Ha Neul indeed is an actor who transforms and immerses his whole body and mind to every character he portrays.

"Pirates 2" will be released in 2021.