Actor Kang Tae-oh and Seo Kang-jun, as members of the same agency, shared the joy of awards and celebrated overlapping good news at the end of the year.
On the 30th broadcast of the 2025 MBC Drama Awards, agency mate Seo Kang-jun won the grand prize for the drama Undercover High School, and Kang Tae-oh consecutively took home the best actor award in the miniseries category and the "Best Couple" award.
At the ceremony that night, the two's subtle(?) chemistry was also spotted. Standing side by side on stage as nominees for best actor in a miniseries, when Kang Tae-oh's name was called first, Seo Kang-jun, who was seated in the audience, made a playful reaction with a disappointed expression, drawing laughter. Later, when the grand prize winner was announced as Seo Kang-jun, it ultimately became a night when all the members of the same agency smiled.
In his acceptance speech, Kang Tae-oh said, "Moon River gave me a feeling as if I had returned from a trip," adding, "It was a precious time that made me realize I am enjoying acting again on set." He went on to express his affection for the work, saying, "I am grateful to actress Kim Se-jeong, the director, the writer, all the staff and my seniors and juniors."
Seo Kang-jun also added meaning by winning the grand prize as his first comeback project after military service. He said, "I missed this set so much while in the military," and honestly shared, "I never expected to receive such a heavy award." He continued, "I have acted with the thought that I can be replaced at any time. So I don't want to be replaced until the day I finish," leaving a deep impression.
Earlier, the two had carried the weekend prime-time slots through different works as actors from the same agency. Seo Kang-jun captured both buzz and ratings with Undercover High School, and Kang Tae-oh showed another transformation through Moon River.
From playful moments at the ceremony to sincere remarks on stage, the overlapping good news of the two actors, who walk the same path as colleagues and agency mates, felt all the warmer.
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