Yoo Jae Suk, a prominent figure in the Korean entertainment industry, has added another accolade to his impressive career. He recently won his 20th Daesang (Grand Prize) at the ‘2024 SBS Entertainment Awards,’ further solidifying his status as a legendary entertainer.
The awards ceremony, broadcast live on January 29th from Sangam SBS Prism Tower, was hosted by Jun Hyun Moo, Lee Hyun Yi, and Jang Do Yeon. The event celebrated the best in SBS entertainment, with various awards presented throughout the night. The nominees for the prestigious Daesang included a strong lineup of entertainers: Yoo Jae Suk, Jun Hyun Moo, Shin Dong Yup, Lee Sang Min, Seo Jang Hoon, Lee Hyun Yi, and Kim Jong Kook.
Awards and Recognition
The ‘2024 SBS Entertainment Awards’ saw several notable winners. Yoo Yeon Seok from ‘Whenever Possible’ and Jin Sun Kyu from ‘The Magic Star’ received the Rookie Award. Yoo Yeon Seok’s interaction with Yoo Jae Suk, his co-host on ‘Whenever Possible,’ provided a lighthearted moment, with Yoo Yeon Seok jokingly calling him “MC mom” and saying he’d call him “Umma (Mom)” from now on. Ji Ye Eun and Kang Hoon from ‘Running Man’ were awarded the Rising Star Award. An emotional Ji Ye Eun, a long-time fan of ‘Running Man,’ expressed her joy and disbelief at achieving her dream of appearing on the show.
Yoo Jae Suk’s Historic Win
The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly Yoo Jae Suk’s win for the Daesang. In his heartfelt acceptance speech, he expressed gratitude to his wife Na Kyung Eun, his family, the production teams of ‘Running Man’ and ‘Whenever Possible,’ and the show’s members. Reflecting on his career, he noted, “I received my first Grand Prize in 2005. Now, I have won my 20th. I never imagined this day would come. There is something truly meaningful about winning my 20th Grand Prize in 20 years.” He concluded his speech with a simple yet powerful statement: “In the end, I did it.”
Two Decades of Success
Yoo Jae Suk’s 20 Daesang wins over the past 20 years are a testament to his enduring popularity and talent. His list of wins includes:
- 2005 KBS Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
- 2006 MBC Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
- 2007 MBC Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
- 2008 SBS Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
- 2009 MBC Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
- 2009 SBS Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
- 2010 MBC Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
- 2011 SBS Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
- 2012 SBS Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
- 2013 Baeksang Arts Awards TV Category Grand Prize
- 2014 KBS Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
- 2014 MBC Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
- 2015 SBS Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
- 2016 MBC Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
- 2019 SBS Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
- 2020 MBC Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
- 2021 MBC Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
- 2021 Baeksang Arts Awards TV Category Grand Prize
- 2022 SBS Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
- 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards Grand Prize
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Source: news.nate.com
