YouTuber and broadcaster Tzuyang, currently appearing on Point of Omniscient Interfere, delivered a deeply emotional confession while accepting the Popularity Award at the 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards.

The ceremony was held on December 29 at MBC in Sangam-dong, Seoul, hosted by Jun Hyun Moo and Jang Do Yeon. That evening, Tzuyang was announced as the recipient of the Female Popularity Award.

Accepting the trophy after a warm embrace with presenter Choi Hong Man, Tzuyang appeared visibly surprised.

“I really didn’t expect this at all. This is my first time attending an awards ceremony, and I came just prepared for that. Thank you so much for giving me such a big award,” she said.

She continued, “I’m grateful to the Point of Omniscient Interfere team and all the kind staff members. I’m also about to reach 13 million subscribers on YouTube, and I’m truly thankful.”

However, it was her next remarks that left the audience silent.

“I used to think life was full of hardships. I thought I was already going through something unbearable,” she said, her voice trembling. “But when I actually reached a point where it felt like I might die, I realized that I wanted to live. I worked incredibly hard—because I wanted to live.”

Holding back tears, Tzuyang reflected on how those moments shaped her.

“Because all of those moments existed, I think I was able to stand here today in such a precious place,” she said. “This place may disappear someday, and more hardships may come again—but I think I’ll be able to keep living strongly, holding onto the memory of being here today.”

She ended her speech on a lighter note, jokingly dedicating the award to foods like curry, drawing laughter from the audience and easing the emotional weight of the moment.

Tzuyang’s remarks inevitably recalled the shocking revelation she made in July last year. During a YouTube livestream, she disclosed that she had suffered physical abuse and financial extortion totaling approximately 40 billion KRW over four years by her former agency CEO and ex-boyfriend, identified as A.

According to reports, Tzuyang was trapped in an unfair contract and failed to receive at least 40 billion won in settlement payments. She pursued multiple civil lawsuits—including claims for unpaid earnings, contract termination, and trademark disputes—alongside criminal charges for habitual assault, threats, extortion, coercion, and violations of sexual violence laws.

However, as the case was ongoing, A passed away, and the criminal proceedings were ultimately closed due to lack of prosecutorial authority.

Standing on stage at the MBC awards, Tzuyang’s words carried the weight of survival rather than victory—transforming what could have been a celebratory moment into a powerful testament to resilience.

Sources: Daum