At the 2024 KBS Drama Awards, actor Kim Jung Hyun took home the 'Best Actor' award for his role in Iron Family and made a powerful and emotional apology for his past behavior, addressing the incident that shocked fans back in 2018.

On January 11, KBS 2TV aired a full recording of the 2024 KBS Drama Awards, where Kim Jung Hyun's speech touched many hearts. The ceremony had taken place on December 31 at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, and was hosted by MC Jang Seung Kyu, Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun, and actor Moon Sang Min.

Kim Jung Hyun, who shared the 'Best Actor (Male)' award with Iron Family's Kim Jung Hyun, opened his speech with gratitude, saying, "Thank you, God. I know well that I am lacking and imperfect. Still, I am grateful for being here today."

He continued by reflecting on how he almost thought his acting career was over. "Just a few years ago, I thought I would never be able to act again. For various reasons, I even thought I couldn’t do it, but I am so thankful", he shared, before addressing the infamous The Time drama controversy that involved his co-star, Seohyun.

Kim Jung Hyun admitted, "Expressing gratitude is something I should do, but personally, I believe true gratitude cannot be achieved without self-reflection on the past. I behaved very poorly and did things I shouldn’t have, causing many people to feel hurt and uncomfortable. I sincerely apologize here today", as he bowed his head in deep remorse.

He further acknowledged the seriousness of his actions, adding, "Just because I apologized doesn’t mean it’s over, and of course, I don’t expect forgiveness. I believed it was necessary to speak out to continue living my life".

Kim Jung Hyun’s unedited apology showed his growth and willingness to own up to his past mistakes, and many fans are now hoping for healing and closure following his sincere words.

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Yujeong, former member of BB Girls, has officially made her solo debut, marking a new chapter in her career!

On January 19th, Yujeong appeared on MBC's King of Masked Singer, where she faced off against the reigning champion, "Flower-scented Perfume", in a thrilling second-round match.

Yujeong, performing under the name "Handbell", sang Na Yoon Kwon's "Expectation", but despite her efforts and praise from the original artist, she didn’t make it to the third round, earning 79 votes.

It was then revealed that the talented "Handbell" was none other than Yoojung, the star behind BB Girls' iconic "Rollin’" chart reversal.

After leaving BB Girls in April 2024, Yoojung has been pursuing her solo career, and King of Masked Singer marked her first solo stage performance. She confessed, "I realized I’ve never sung alone on stage since debut. It’s really nerve-wracking."

During the show, the MC praised Yoojung for her contribution to BB Girls’ success, especially the viral hit “Rollin’” and her memorable "Kkobukjwa" laugh, which helped the group rise to fame.

However, Yujeong humbly gave credit to all the members, saying, "I don’t think it was just me, but all the members worked hard for it. I have a loud laugh, and when I was in school, I often got scolded by teachers. I think people loved me because my laughter made them smile, so I will keep laughing more in the future."

Yujeong also shared a touching moment from her time with BB Girls, recalling a special fan gift from a soldier. "

"There was a soldier who drew my face exactly the same and gave it to me as a gift. I cried a lot looking at the pencil marks and eraser marks all over the paper. I was so grateful," she said.

Looking ahead, Yujeong is ready for her solo journey, sharing, "I’m preparing a solo album. I’m also challenging myself with various variety shows, MC roles, and acting, so I hope you will continue to watch and support me."

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