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The 2nd Pinggyego Awards, hosted by renowned South Korean comedian Yoo Jae-suk, took place on December 22. Known as the “national MC,” Yoo returned to lead the lighthearted and banter-filled event, which began at 9 am KST.
The unconventional awards ceremony attracted massive attention, with fan-favorite stars like Lee Dong-wook, Park Shin-hye, Lee Dong-hwi, Lim Soo-jung, and Girls' Generation's Yuri in attendance. The event quickly garnered 37,239,94 viewers on the ‘DdeunDdeun’ YouTube channel at the time of this article's publication.
The Pinggyego Awards ceremony, filled with back-and-forth banter, was more like a year-end gathering than a formal event. As mentioned in the YouTube description, the ceremony talked about recent events, year-end plans, and more.
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Unexpected moments were a hallmark of the event, including actor Lee Sung-min being awarded the Rookie Award despite his absence. Last year's Daesang winner, Lee Dong-wook, also announced this year's Grand Prize recipient.
2024 Pinggyego Awards: Hwang Jung-min wins Grand Prize, Yoo Jae-suk receives Special Grand Prize and more
The 2024 Pinggyego Awards, held on December 22, celebrated outstanding achievements in the South Korean entertainment industry. The event culminated with Hwang Jung-min receiving the prestigious Grand Prize, while Yoo Jae-suk was honored with the Special Grand Prize for his continued contributions.
Here's a list of the notable winners from the 2024 Pinggyego Awards:
- Rookie Award: Lee Sung-min
- Subway Quattro Popular Star Award - Veteran Star (Male): Ji Seok-jin
- Subway Quattro Popular Star Award - Veteran Star (Female): Hong Jin-kyung
- Subway Quattro Popular Star Award - Rising Stars (Male): SHINee's Key
- Subway Quattro Popular Star Award - Rising Stars (Female): Kim Go-eun,
- Excellence Award: Lee Sang-yi
- Best Work Award: Lee Dong-wook, Gong Yoo, Jo Se-ho, and Yoo Jae-suk for appearing in episode 37 of DdeunDdeun titled The Return of the Lunar New Year is an Excuse
- Grand Prize: Hwang Jung-min
- Special Grand Prize: Yoo Jae-suk
The highlight of the evening was actor Hwang Jung-min winning the Grand Prize. Despite his absence due to a prior commitment, he expressed his gratitude in a video.
Hwang Jung-min, with 95,621 out of 180,000 votes, received overwhelming support from viewers. In his acceptance speech, he thanked the fans who voted for him and shared how much he appreciated the love and support for his work.
Meanwhile, Lee Dong-wook, Gong Yoo, Jo Se-ho, and Yoo Jae-suk won the Best Work Award for their appearance in DdeunDdeun's Lunar New Year special episode, The Return of the Lunar New Year is an Excuse. Lee Dong-wook expressed his surprise at winning the Best Picture Award for two consecutive years, while Jo Se-ho thanked Gong-yoo and Lee Dong-wook for their support.
"I came to enjoy myself, but this is so unexpected. Last year, we received the Grand Prize, Popularity Award, and Best Picture, so I'm grateful for the Best Picture award for two years in a row. I'm grateful to Gong Yoo and Jo Se-ho for appearing with me. I'm also grateful to the viewers," Lee Dong-wook said in his acceptance speech.
Despite Lee Sung-min not attending, his Rookie of the Year award was celebrated in a heartfelt video message. He expressed his surprise at receiving the honor after 30 years in the industry and looked forward to continuing his work with renewed energy and determination.
The Pinggyego Awards event, which quickly gained attention, was praised for its fun and informal style, which was seen as refreshing compared to traditional broadcasting award shows. The ceremony garnered over 1 million views within six hours of its release, surpassing expectations.
Following the ceremony, Yoo Jae-suk gave a thoughtful closing remark, touching on the current political climate. He acknowledged the uncertainty brought by the declaration of martial law, the subsequent impeachment motion, and the tense atmosphere surrounding the ongoing situation.
"As you know, the current situation is unpredictable. It’s truly frustrating at times, but with the new year just around the corner, I firmly believe that the fog surrounding us will clear and that the day will come when we regain our peaceful daily lives."
On December 3, President Yoon Suk Yeol imposed and subsequently lifted emergency martial law, which led to an impeachment crisis. The National Assembly quickly passed an impeachment motion, but with the Constitutional Court’s final decision pending, the political climate remains tense. The entertainment industry had been affected by the chaos, with several programs, including dramas and variety shows, temporarily halted.
Despite the political turmoil, Yoo Jae-suk maintained the lighthearted nature of the Pinggyego Awards event. He expressed optimism for the future, believing that the fog surrounding current events would eventually clear, allowing for a return to peaceful daily lives.
The ceremony concluded with Yoo Jae-suk thanking everyone involved, including the guests and viewers, for making the event a success. The 2nd Pinggyego Awards set a new standard for informal yet memorable award ceremonies in the South Korean entertainment industry, according to the viewers.
