Kim Woo Seok has reached a new milestone in his acting career after becoming the first-ever recipient of the Rising Star Award at the 2026 Broadcasting Content Awards for his performance in SBS's Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia.
On November 11, the actor received the honor during the 2026 Next Generation Media Festival, held at the Halla Hall of Seoul Dragon City.
The Rising Star Award was introduced for the first time this year, making Kim Woo Seok its inaugural winner.
The recognition comes as the actor continues to appear in SBS's ongoing Friday-Saturday drama Doctor X, where he plays Park Tae Kyung, a new medical intern at Guseo University Hospital.
His character is known for his cheerful and friendly personality, as well as his admiration for the character played by Kim Ji Won.
As the drama progresses, Kim Woo Seok has shown different sides of Park Tae Kyung, highlighting the character's growth while bringing a warm and approachable presence to the medical series.
Following the award announcement, Kim Woo Seok shared his gratitude through his agency.
“Being able to meet viewers as Park Tae Kyung in Doctor X was already meaningful, but receiving such a special award makes it even more memorable,” he said.
He also thanked the people who supported him throughout the production.
“I'm grateful to the director, writers, fellow actors, and staff who worked on the drama, as well as my fans, family, and agency,” he shared.
The actor added a message for viewers who have followed his work.
“Thank you to everyone who has supported me. I'll repay your encouragement with even better performances in the future,” he said.
Before Doctor X, Kim Woo Seok built his acting experience through several television dramas, including Voice Seasons 2 and 3, A Piece of Your Mind, Military Prosecutor Doberman, and The Forbidden Marriage.
His latest award marks another achievement in his growing acting career, with the recognition highlighting his performance in Doctor X.
Meanwhile, Kim Woo Seok continues to appear as Park Tae Kyung in SBS's Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia, which airs every Friday and Saturday.
Kim Woo Seok has reached a new milestone in his acting career after becoming the first-ever recipient of the Rising Star Award at the 2026 Broadcasting Content Awards for his performance in SBS's Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia.
On November 11, the actor received the honor during the 2026 Next Generation Media Festival, held at the Halla Hall of Seoul Dragon City.
The Rising Star Award was introduced for the first time this year, making Kim Woo Seok its inaugural winner.
The recognition comes as the actor continues to appear in SBS's ongoing Friday-Saturday drama Doctor X, where he plays Park Tae Kyung, a new medical intern at Guseo University Hospital.
His character is known for his cheerful and friendly personality, as well as his admiration for the character played by Kim Ji Won.
As the drama progresses, Kim Woo Seok has shown different sides of Park Tae Kyung, highlighting the character's growth while bringing a warm and approachable presence to the medical series.
Following the award announcement, Kim Woo Seok shared his gratitude through his agency.
“Being able to meet viewers as Park Tae Kyung in Doctor X was already meaningful, but receiving such a special award makes it even more memorable,” he said.
He also thanked the people who supported him throughout the production.
“I'm grateful to the director, writers, fellow actors, and staff who worked on the drama, as well as my fans, family, and agency,” he shared.
The actor added a message for viewers who have followed his work.
“Thank you to everyone who has supported me. I'll repay your encouragement with even better performances in the future,” he said.
Before Doctor X, Kim Woo Seok built his acting experience through several television dramas, including Voice Seasons 2 and 3, A Piece of Your Mind, Military Prosecutor Doberman, and The Forbidden Marriage.
His latest award marks another achievement in his growing acting career, with the recognition highlighting his performance in Doctor X.
Meanwhile, Kim Woo Seok continues to appear as Park Tae Kyung in SBS's Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia, which airs every Friday and Saturday.
