A funny but awkward moment happened at the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards on July 18, 2025, when actor Lee Jun Young mistakenly accepted an award meant for Lee Jun Hyuk. The mix-up, caused by their similar-sounding names, led to a viral moment and a warm exchange between the two stars.
Host Jun Hyun Moo announced Lee Jun Hyuk as one of the winners of the Popular Star Award, but Lee Jun Young misheard his name and walked on stage. Realizing the mistake, he quickly handed the trophy to Lee Jun Hyuk, who hugged him and laughed it off.
What Happened At The Blue Dragon Series Awards?
During the award show, four starsโIU, Park Bo Gum, Lee Hye Ri, and Lee Jun Hyukโwere announced as winners of the Popular Star Award. However, when Jun Hyun Moo called Lee Jun Hyukโs name, Lee Jun Young thought he heard his own name and went up to accept the award.
“Of course, Lee Jun Young is also a popular star, but today’s winner is actor Lee Jun Hyuk. I apologize for my mispronunciation.”
โ Jun Hyun Moo
After realizing the mistake, Lee Jun Young immediately gave the trophy to Lee Jun Hyuk, who responded with a hug and a smile. The audience laughed, and the moment quickly spread online.
Lee Jun Young Apologizes For The Mistake
After the event, Lee Jun Young posted an apology on his Instagram Stories, explaining that he couldnโt hear clearly at the venue.
“Because I couldnโt hear well at the venue, I made a completely ridiculous mistake. I would like to apologize once again to both Lee Jun Hyuk and all of Lee Jun Hyukโs fans. I truly congratulate you on your award!”
โ Lee Jun Young
Lee Jun Hyukโs Kind Response
Instead of being upset, Lee Jun Hyuk reassured Lee Jun Young with a sweet message. He mentioned that he had made a similar mistake at the 2023 Asia Artist Awards (AAA), where he almost went on stage after hearing his name instead of Lee Jun Youngโs.
“Jun Young, thanks to you, we all had a good laugh. Donโt worry too much about it; after all, I made the same mistake at the AAA. I think itโs fate. Letโs grab a meal sometime.”
โ Lee Jun Hyuk
Lee Jun Young replied, relieved by his seniorโs kindness:
“Thanks to your generosity of heart, I think Iโll be able to sleep well tonight. Iโll be in touch, hyung.”
Mixed Reactions From Fans And Netizens
While many fans found the moment funny and heartwarming, others criticized Jun Hyun Moo for mispronouncing the names and creating confusion. Some comments on social media demanded an apology from the host.
“MCs are supposed to lead the show smoothly and make everyone feel safe!! Not mock someone who clearly misunderstood.”
โ Fan comment on X (Twitter)“This is actually disrespectful and disgusting. The MC shouldโve been more careful while announcing the name.”
โ Another fan reaction
However, many defended Jun Hyun Moo, saying the situation was just an honest mistake.
A Similar Incident Happened Before
This wasnโt the first time the two actors got confused over their names. At the 2023 Asia Artist Awards, Lee Jun Young won an award, but Lee Jun Hyuk mistakenly thought his name was called and started walking toward the stage before realizing the error.
The two actors have now joked about their “fate” of being mixed up and even promised to meet for a meal.
How The Actors Handled The Situation
Despite the initial awkwardness, both Lee Jun Young and Lee Jun Hyuk handled the situation with humor and grace. During his acceptance speech, Lee Jun Hyuk made everyone laugh by saying:
“I always tell people that I’m a funny person, but they never believe me. I was hoping to crack a funny joke today, and luckily, something funny happened. Thank you, Jun Young.”
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The moment became one of the most talked-about highlights of the Blue Dragon Series Awards, showing how a small mistake can turn into a memorable and positive moment.
