Actor Jang Shin-young, who said she would endure her husband Kang Kyung-jun's affair and protect the family, ultimately stood on stage with her acting. After long silence and wavering, she proved her time under the name best actress.
At the 2025 MBC Drama Awards held on the 30th, Jang Shin-young won the best actress award in the daily drama and single-episode institutional sector. With Kim Sung-Ju and Lee Sun-bin hosting, last year's winners Seo Jun-young and Oh Seung-ah served as presenters, and the nominees were Shim Yi-young for "Kind Seonju," Jang Shin-young for The Woman Who Swallowed the Sun, and Choi Jung-yoon for "Kind Seonju," and the trophy ended up in Jang Shin-young's hands.
On stage, Jang Shin-young bowed her head and, in a calm voice, thanked the writer, saying, "Writer who wrote the script, you really worked hard. Thanks to the good writing, I was able to do this work." She added, "I also thank the director. I am grateful that you entrusted me with this role at a time when I was very thirsty for acting."
She continued, "I sincerely thank the staff who worked with me for almost a year," bowed her head, and finally said, "Above all, I am so grateful to my family," leaving a deep impression.
Jang Shin-young's award drew more attention because it was intertwined with her personal life. Earlier, her husband Kang Kyung-jun was embroiled in allegations of being a third party in an affair, and the lawsuit ended with the claimant's withdrawal. Afterwards, Jang Shin-young said in an official statement, "We had many conversations and, after deep consideration, decided to live together again as one family for the children." At the time she appealed, "Her husband is also reflecting on himself and repenting," and asked, "Please refrain from excessive criticism."
Having endured difficult times and chosen to protect her family, Jang Shin-young once again proved her presence as an actor with this award. Her appearance on stage, rising above a time shaken by personal matters, came across as more than a simple trophy.
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