Suzy Opens Up About Her Best Actress Awards for “Anna”

In a heartfelt conversation on the YouTube show “Jo Hyun-ah’s Ordinary Thursday Night,” singer and actress Suzy shared her complex feelings about winning multiple Best Actress awards for her role in the series “Anna.” She revealed that despite the external celebration, she initially struggled to feel the awards were truly hers.

The episode, released on September 30, 2025, showed a candid side of the star. Suzy explained that while she was happy, her happiness wasn’t simple. She found deep value not in the awards themselves, but in the recognition of her hard work on a project she deeply believed in.

Suzy’s Feelings on Winning

Suzy was honored with the Best Actress award for her performance in “Anna” at several major ceremonies, including the 2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards, the Asia Contents Awards, and the Seoul Drama Awards. While these wins were celebrated by her peers and fans, Suzy confessed they came with a sense of unease.

She shared that in the past, receiving awards sometimes made her feel uncomfortable, as if they didn’t truly belong to her. However, her experience with “Anna” was different. She explained that the win for this particular project felt like a genuine recognition of her effort.

Suzy said, “I couldn’t be purely happy either, but I met someone who was wholly happy for me.” She added, “Even when I won awards, there was always an unease as if it wasn’t truly mine, but rather than being happy about winning, I was glad I did this work. I praised myself for enduring a lot.”

This time, her focus shifted from the award itself to the pride she felt in the work she had done.

A Supportive Friendship

The conversation highlighted Suzy’s close friendship with the show’s host, Jo Hyun-ah. Jo Hyun-ah, who was visibly emotional, played a significant role in celebrating Suzy’s achievement. She is known to be one of the few people in Suzy’s circle who openly and sincerely celebrated the milestone.

Jo Hyun-ah told Suzy, “Among people I know, Suzy is the first who started as an idol and won best actress.” She added, “I remember she had a really hard time choosing Anna, and the moment she won the award for that, the feeling was indescribable.”

Suzy expressed her gratitude for having someone who shared in her joy so completely, which made the experience more meaningful.

Behind Suzy’s Composure

Throughout the interview, Suzy’s personality and approach to her career became clearer. She is known for being reserved and not one to make excuses or seek sympathy.

“I dislike making excuses and basically think ‘everyone must be having a hard time.’ So I don’t think I’m special,” Suzy stated. She also mentioned, “I dislike being dramatic. Even if I feel it’s hard, I think I have to handle it alone.”

This mindset explains why she often processes her challenges privately and why publicly receiving such a major award could feel conflicting.

The Hard Work Behind “Anna”

Jo Hyun-ah recalled that Suzy had a difficult time deciding to take on the role in “Anna.” The decision was not made lightly, and the project required a significant amount of endurance from Suzy. Her comments during the interview suggest that the personal investment and struggle she put into the character are what ultimately made the award feel earned and legitimate to her.

By praising herself for her hard work, Suzy was able to connect the award directly to her effort and dedication, transforming it from an external honor into a personal achievement she could finally accept.

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