Actress Song Ji Woo has been honored with the Rising Star award at the prestigious "2024 Best Brand Awards - Korea Hallyu Entertainment Awards."

On the 14th, amidst the grandeur of the event held at the National Assembly Building in Seoul's Yeouido-dong, Song Ji Woo accepted the accolade, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning career.

The Korea Hallyu Entertainment Awards, organized by the Korea Best Brand Association and the Sejong King National Committee, celebrates stars, brands, and influencers cherished by consumers for their remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry.

Since her debut in 2019 with the MBC drama "Rookie Historian Goo Hae-ryung," Song Ji Woo has steadily carved her path with notable roles in dramas like "Extraordinary You," "Selection: The War Between Women," and "The Queen's Dilemma."

Notably, her portrayal of young Hye-jeong in Netflix's "The Glory" showcased her versatility and acting prowess, leaving a lasting impression on viewers.

Currently, Song Ji Woo captivates audiences as Ban Dan-ah in the Tving original series "I Openly Dream of Cinderella," where her portrayal adds layers of complexity to the drama's narrative. Her chemistry with co-stars Lee Jun-young and Pyo Ye-jin intensifies the storyline, highlighting her ability to embody diverse characters with grace and depth.

Transitioning from her breakout role in "The Glory," Song Ji Woo continues to redefine herself in "I Openly Dream of Cinderella," solidifying her status as a rising star in the Korean entertainment scene.

Her recognition with the Rising Star award underscores her promising future and draws anticipation for her upcoming projects.

As Song Ji Woo remains committed to her craft, fans eagerly anticipate her future roles and contributions to the industry.

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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