Actress Song Hye Kyo captivated the audience with her witty acceptance speech at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards. The video of her speech has now surpassed 1.9 million views, receiving tremendous attention.
During the live broadcast of the award ceremony on April 28th, Song Hye Kyo won the Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in a television drama. Upon seeing fellow actress Im Ji Yeon win the Best Supporting Actress award, Song humorously said, “Hey, I won too! I’m so excited right now,” imitating a famous line from the drama she starred in.
The video of her acceptance speech was uploaded to YouTube, and has since received over 1.9 million views. Netizens have expressed their admiration, stating that they were moved by Song Hye Kyo’s humble and grateful attitude.
During her speech, Song Hye Kyo also expressed her gratitude towards the staff and cast who worked with her on the drama, and to writer Kim Eun Sook, who she believes brought her two of her greatest works. She concluded her speech by saying that she will continue to work hard and make her mother proud.
At the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards, the Netflix original drama “The Glory” won three awards, including Best Drama, Best Actress (Song Hye Kyo), and Best Supporting Actress (Im Ji Yeon).