-"Cheered as the 'second Shin Dong-yeob'... finally washed away the sorrow
-Kim Won-hoon wins rookie award 10 years after debut
Comedian Kim Won-hoon finally washed away the long-standing sorrow of not winning and at last embraced the glory of a rookie award. After the strong support and a mishap involving senior Shin Dong-yeob, it was a moment of valuable fruition.
Earlier, Shin Dong-yeob said he told Kim Won-hoon, "These days the second Shin Dong-yeob," and that he passed on the role of dinner leader, which drew laughter. He also joked, "I think he couldn't control his expression at the Baeksang Arts Awards. It was live, and Won-hoon swore a little," prompting laughter at the scene. He then deftly defused the situation by saying, "People can curse without realizing it. Don't congratulate me; please forgive Won-hoon."
In response, Kim Won-hoon awkwardly explained, "It's not because you won, hyung; it's because I personally had something bad going on," and bowed while saying "I'm really sorry" after Shin Dong-yeob said, "Apologize politely," which added to the laughter. The two shared a meaningful moment this year as both were nominated for the male variety award at the Baeksang Arts Awards. Although the award went to Shin Dong-yeob, Kim Won-hoon said, "I'm grateful just to be nominated. I won't forget this experience and will work harder," receiving supportive remarks.
And finally the moment to wash away the sorrow arrived. At the 2025 SBS Entertainment Awards broadcast on the 30th, while the cast of the variety show My Turn swept the rookie awards in both male and female categories, the male rookie award went to Kim Won-hoon.
Kim Won-hoon, who received his first rookie award 10 years after his debut, said frankly, "I really didn't expect it. I was so surprised," and "I thought this year wouldn't be easy because I don't have a lucky streak, but I really wanted to receive it." He lightened the mood with his trademark joke, saying, "I was going to make a scene if I didn't get it today, so it's a relief that nothing unfortunate happened."
He said, "I really like and love comedy, but it was so hard that I often considered quitting," and vowed, "I think this award is given not because I did well but because I endured well. I will continue to endure and work harder." He also expressed feelings for his family, saying, "My father recently said he wanted to stop working, so I told him I would take responsibility for his later years. He said it's premature, but I will work harder."
Finally, Kim Won-hoon bowed and said, "I think laughter is the repayment for such an undeserved award," and "I sincerely thank my beloved wife and family." Enduring the shaken times with a senior's encouragement, Kim Won-hoon's rookie award win left a deep impression as a moment that showed the worth of a "late-blooming rookie."
[Photo]' ' 2025 SBS Entertainment Awards
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