On Friday, May 6, the annual celebration of the prestigious 58th Baeksang Arts Awards, took place and named the stars who dominated the scene in the past year.
Lee Jun Ho, who starred in the blockbuster hit series "The Red Sleeve," was nodded as the Best Actor of the Year!
Lee Jun Ho Becomes First-Idol Actor To Bag Best Actor Award at 58th Baeksang Arts Awards
"The Red Sleeve Cuff" Actor Lee Jun Ho bagged the Best Actor of the Year for the Television Division at the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards!
On May 6, donning his best suit, Lee Jun Ho walked on the stage with pride as he received his trophy and glory for giving an all-out performance in "The Red Sleeve."
He is the first idol-actor to win the prestigious award, all thanks to his amazing performance as Kim Jeong Jo in "The Red Sleeve."
Lee Jun Ho described himself as a dreamer in his acceptance speech. He stated that he really wanted to win the award, but never thought he would actually bag the trophy.
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"I'm a person who dreams for the things I want to achieve, one that I am satisfied with," Lee Jun Ho said with a smile. "I promise to do much better in the future."
The idol-actor also thanked his fans for the immense support he received and said, "As 2PM and actor Jun Ho, I feel honored to receive this kind of love from all of you."
In addition to the major award, Lee Jun Ho also won the Tiktok popularity award alongside "Twenty Five, Twenty One" actress Kim Tae Ri, who also bagged the Best Actress Award.
Lee Jun Ho To Return With Upcoming Work Along Girls' Generation Yoona
Idol-actor Lee Jun Ho diversified his filmography with the 2021 history fantasy drama, cementing his name as one of the rising male leads in the industry.
In particular, his brilliance didn't go unnoticed as he was recently hailed as the Best Actor of the Year at the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards.
This 2022, Lee Jun Ho gears up to return to the small screen with his upcoming romance drama "King the Land" along with fellow idol-actor Girls' Generation Yoona.
The drama follows the popular and classic rich guy, poor girl romance that without a doubt tickles the hearts of the public.
"King the Land" is expected to be released in the later part of 2022. Further details including the drama cast lineup and exact premiere date are not yet announced. Stay tuned for more updates!
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Written by Elijah Mully.
