Broadcaster Joo Woo-jae made a surprise declaration of love during his acceptance speech at the "2025 KBS Entertainment Awards," becoming the center of attention. His one remark instantly dominated the top ranks of a major portal site's real-time search, exploding curiosity over "Who is Arin?", and it ended as a pleasant mishap when it was soon revealed she was his niece.
At the "2025 KBS Entertainment Awards" held on the afternoon of the 20th at the KBS new building public hall in Seoul, Joo Woo-jae won the excellence award in the show & variety institutional sector together with Yoo Seon-ho. Embracing the trophy for "Problem Child in House," he took the stage and opened by saying, "Exactly two years ago at this spot I received the same excellence award, but I cried so much then that I couldn't properly deliver my acceptance speech."
He continued, "When I watched the nominee footage today, everyone was outside getting dirty and rolling around. In my and Se-chan's clip, we were sitting in the rooftop room sucking honey, so I felt embarrassed to accept it," adding humbly, "still, I'm so grateful to receive such a big award again."
He also said, "I love all the 'Problem Child in House' production staff and cast, but I will share this award with Se-chan, who is struggling under the older siblings' territoriality," revealing his affection for Kim Se-chan.
The pivotal moment came during his final remarks. After thanking his family, Joo Woo-jae suddenly said, "Arin, I love you," plunging the venue into silence. As everyone was surprised by the unexpected confession, he hurriedly added, "Arin is my niece," which drew roars of laughter. MC Lee Chan-won also laughed, saying, "That really surprised me."
This scene swept the top ranks of various online communities, social media, and portal site real-time search terms immediately after the broadcast. Searches like "Joo Woo-jae Arin" and "Who is Arin" surged, focusing attention on his surprise confession.
Internet users poured out amused reactions such as "For a moment I thought it was a live public confession and my heart almost stopped," "Uncle's love for his niece is so terrifying," "A twist of an acceptance speech fitting Joo Woo-jae," "Arin is so lucky to have Joo Woo-jae as her uncle," and "It was funnier because it was witty."
Joo Woo-jae, who dominated the portals with his surprise declaration of love. It turned out to be an uncle's show of affection for his niece, and this mishap is likely to be remembered for a long time for his witty acceptance speech.
Meanwhile, in April Joo Woo-jae joined "Problem Child in House" as a new MC after about a year and three months, and he is active with his distinctive wit and sense.
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