This is a review article written after watching the broadcast. '2025 KBS Drama Awards' actor Kim Dong Wan candidly revealed the realistic hardships he has faced as a middle-aged actor and won the emotional supporting actor award.
On the afternoon of the 31st, the '2025 KBS Drama Awards' was broadcast live. The drama 'Eagle Five Brothers' supporting actor award winner Kim Dong Wan went on stage and conveyed his heartfelt feelings. He said, "I started early at KBS in leading roles, but in a corner of my heart I always felt apologetic for not being only an actor," expressing his feelings as a singer-turned-actor.
He then confessed the harsh reality faced by middle-aged actors. Kim Dong Wan said, "I am middle-aged now. Middle-aged actors will sympathize, but there weren't many offers," and added, "I repeatedly went through the process of projects coming and not working out and was living hard as a 'livelihood entertainer'," which made the hall fall silent.
The reason this award was even more special was the production team's belief. Kim Dong Wan said, "The writer pestered the production team for months to insist on me. Thanks to that belief I could concentrate and do my best," and expressed his gratitude.
Finally, he concluded his remarks with a humble pledge, "It's been a long time since I did a project, so I feel I didn't do well. If you give me one more chance, I'll really do better next time," drawing enthusiastic applause from fellow actors and viewers.<
[Photo] '2025 KBS Drama Awards' broadcast screen capture
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