“Best confession of honour and love”- Fans react as Kim Soo-hyun dedicates 2024 Asia Artist Awards' Daesang win to Kim Ji-won in a heartfelt tribute

Actor Kim Soo-hyun was honored with the prestigious Daesang (Grand Prize) for "Actor of the Year" at the Asia Artist Awards 2024, held on December 27, 2024. This accolade recognized his standout performance in the hit drama Queen of Tears, a role applauded by fans worldwide.

Fans rejoiced over the news, celebrating the achievement of their beloved star. However, what truly resonated with them was Kim Soo-hyun’s heartfelt acceptance speech. In a touching gesture, he dedicated the award to his Queen of Tears co-star, Kim Ji-won, acknowledging her pivotal contribution to the drama's success.

Kim Ji-won, who was unable to attend the event, was appreciated by her co-star during his speech. This public acknowledgment highlighted his respect for her and their shared efforts in creating a compelling series. Fans praised the actor’s humility, noting that his words emphasized the importance of teamwork in achieving success.

For the onscreen couple's fans, this was like a dream come true moment. They wrote long paragraphs expressing their emotions over this moment.

“When Soohyun uses the term ‘honor’ to refer to Jiwon in his Daesang speech, it conveys a profound respect & deep acknowledgment of her significance in his achievement. Honor implies admiration & reverence, far surpassing a thank you, which can feel transactional or casual.” A fan wrote.

“Tell me how to stop replaying this kim soohyun’s daesang speech video, def one of my fav #soowon moments that i’ll never forget,” a fan stated.

“FOR THE FIRST TIME EVERRRR, KIM SOOHYUN NOT ONLY MENTIONED HONG HAE IN BUT DEDICATED HIS WHOLE AWARD (DAESANG) TO HIS CO-STAR, KIM JIWON!!!!!!!” A fan exclaimed.

Some other enthusiastic and avid fans said,

“OH MY GOD IM FREAKING LITERALLY SHAKING RN SOOHYUN JUST MENTIONED KIM JIWON TO GIVE HONOR TO HER IN HIS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH FOR HIS DAESANG AWARD IM FREAKING CRYING GUYS,” another fan exclaimed.

“Such a heartfelt dedication..Their chemistry on screen is undeniable,” a fan said.

“His words, “I would like to give this honor to Kim Jiwon, who portrayed the world's best Hong Haein,” highlight the remarkable impact of her performance on their project. Such a heartfelt tribute emphasizes the strong camaraderie and mutual recognition between the two talented actors.” A fan claimed.

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Kim Soo-hyun dedicates Daesang win to Kim Ji-won, celebrating Queen of Tears’ historic success

The hit tvN drama Queen of Tears, released in March 2024, became a monumental success, ranking as one of the highest-grossing dramas of the year. Starring, Kim Soo-hyun as Baek Hyun-woo and Kim Ji-won as Hong Hae-in.

Earlier, Queen of Tears was crowned Good Data's 2024 Drama of the Year. With a record-breaking 24.9% viewership for its finale, it dethroned Crash Landing on You as tvN’s highest-rated show and became the network's first drama to surpass 1 billion views. The show’s immense popularity was driven by its unique storytelling and the compelling portrayal of its characters.

The drama’s achievements were further highlighted at the current Asia Artist Awards 2024, where Kim Soo-hyun won the Daesang (Grand Prize) for Actor of the Year. During his acceptance speech, he expressed gratitude to the directors, writers, producers, cast, and crew who contributed to the drama’s success. The highlight of his speech, however, was when he dedicated the award to his co-star Kim Ji-won.

In his words:

"I would like to give this honor to Kim Ji-won, who portrayed the world's best Hong Hae-in."

This touching dedication celebrated Kim Ji-won’s performance and acknowledged her irreplaceable role in the drama’s success. Fans of the “Soowon” ship (Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won) were especially thrilled, cherishing this moment as a symbol of their on-screen chemistry.

Queen of Tears will be remembered as a drama that set high standards for the upcoming dramas to come.