Actor Seohyun proved her star power by winning the excellence award and best couple award at the 2025 KBS Drama Awards.
On the 31st of last month, the 2025 KBS Drama Awards were held, bringing together the leading figures of 2025 dramas, and Seohyun won the mini-series institutional sector female excellence award and the best couple award at the same time for the drama The First Night With the Duke, earning the honor of a two-time award winner. This was the result of recognition for both artistic merit and topicality, once again proving Seohyun's deepened acting skill and presence as an actor.
In her acceptance speech for the mini-series institutional sector female excellence award, Seohyun said The First Night With the Duke was a very significant turning point in her life and a work she is extremely thankful for, revealing her special affection for the project. She moved the audience by saying that even amid the difficult situation of suffering a major injury during filming, she was able to finish thanks to the excellent staff and fellow actors, and that the experience instead became an opportunity to grow more as an actor.
She also delivered a sincere message about her values as an actor. She said she felt a great responsibility when she heard the phrase "one drama can give you the strength to live your life," and said she believes that before being an actor she must live her life well as a person in order to leave a memorable work for viewers. She added authenticity by expressing careful thanks to director Lee Woong-hee, director Kang Soo-yeon, the production team, the fellow actors, and each member of the on-site staff.
At the end of her acceptance speech she said she wanted to be a proud daughter to her parents who always support her without wavering, conveying thanks to her family and fans, and left a lasting impression with a warm new year greeting wishing that in 2026 everyone would truly become the protagonist of their own life.
The best couple award was shared with Ok Taecyeon, who played the role of Gyeongseong-gun Ibeon in the drama. Seohyun recalled that their chemistry was a couple with a clear "ONF" who, before filming, would bicker like a real brother and sister but when the camera rolled would think of each other as truly loved ones and immerse themselves in the roles. She said they constantly talked about how to express camera angles and emotional lines and, like matching choreography, they finely coordinated their moves, explaining the secret to a highly accomplished romance. Their meticulous preparation and trust were credited with translating into convincing on-screen chemistry.
In KBS2's The First Night With the Duke, Seohyun played the role of Cha Seonsaek, a character with both status and wealth, portraying the figure wittily and receiving pouring praise and much love. She not only showed a pleasant yet sweet chemistry with Gyeongseong-gun Ibeon (Ok Taecyeon) but also delighted viewers with a lovable and quirky charm that elicited laughter.
Thus, with recognition for her acting ability, artistic merit, and sincerity, Seohyun completed another signature work. Greater expectations are gathering for her next moves following this two-award achievement.
Meanwhile, Seohyun is set to meet audiences through the film King Search, scheduled for theatrical release in 2026.
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