"A Situation That Makes Your Heart Feel Heavy"
Broadcaster Yoo Jae-suk indirectly referred to the chaotic situation following the December 3 emergency martial law incident.
On the 22nd, the YouTube channel 'TteunTteun' released the '2nd Pinggego Awards Ceremony.' Attendees included Cha Seung-won, Im Soo-jung, Park Shin-hye, Lee Dong-wook, Yang Se-chan, Jo Se-ho, Ji Seok-jin, Lee Kwang-soo, Lee Jeong-ha, Jang Yoon-ju, Yoo Byung-jae, and Hong Jin-kyung. The prestigious Grand Prize was awarded to actor Hwang Jung-min, who showcased his performance in the spin-off 'Punghyanggo' of 'Pinggego.' Hwang Jung-min was unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts and expressed his gratitude via video message.
At the end of the ceremony, Yoo Jae-suk said, "As you all know, the current situation is one where we cannot see even an inch ahead; it is truly a frustrating time," indirectly referring to the ongoing impeachment crisis. He added, "The New Year is just around the corner. I believe the fog surrounding us will clear, and the day will come when we regain our peaceful daily lives."
Earlier, due to the aftermath of President Yoon Seok-youl's declaration of emergency martial law, the release of 'Punghyanggo,' originally scheduled for the 8th, was postponed by a week. Additionally, various dramas and entertainment programs were consecutively suspended.
Besides Yoo Jae-suk, some celebrities have also directly or indirectly mentioned the emergency martial law situation and the impeachment political climate. At the SBS 'Drama Awards' held on the 21st, Kim Young-ok, who received a Lifetime Achievement Award, said, "It is a somewhat foggy year-end," and wished, "I hope that next year will be a good, beautiful, and happy year for all viewers and juniors."
Ji Seung-hyun, who won the Supporting Actor Award for the drama 'Good Partner,' said, "Although the country is unsettled, I hope everyone spends a happy year-end with their own 'Good Partner.'” After receiving the Grand Prize for the drama 'Hot Blood Priest 2,' Kim Nam-gil stated, "This is a time when ordinary daily lives are cherished. I hope that next year, seniors, juniors, colleagues, and viewers here will feel more happiness in their ordinary daily lives."
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