Original Source (The Korea Economic Daily via Naver News): "I'm sorry"…Han Suk Kyu wins the daesang, choked up with grief
The Jeju Air plane crash occurred on December 29, 2024, and there were 179 fatalities. The award show took place on December 30th, and the broadcast was pushed to January 5th.
Sports Hankook translation of his speech:
"The role of an actor is to truthfully convey emotions to the audience and viewers. But right now, my heart goes out to the bereaved families who are facing such immense sorrow. I extend my sincere condolences," he said, his voice trembling with emotion as he paid tribute to the victims and their families.
Reflecting on his role in 'Doubt,' Han shared, "I chose this project because I wanted to highlight the importance of family. I've come to realize that family has always been the central theme of my life." He concluded by wishing strength and comfort to those enduring great pain.
1. [+668 / -40] This is an airport that should not have been built at this location, which caused the unfair deaths of 179 people - this needs to be thoroughly investigated
2. [+236 / -10] An actor with dignity
3. [+286 / -78] MBC is really weird.. they should have waited a bit longer before hosting the event.. everyone is wearing mourning-like outfits, and the vibes are somber - what is this? Are they thinking?
4. [+250 / -67] MBC has a lot of issues.
5. [+169 / -39] No but why is he sorry? Why does Han Suk Kyu have to apologize?
↳ [+61 / -8] He can feel apologetic because there is an award show/ceremony taking place while the families are sad
↳ [+29 / -2] The families are really suffering, but they have no choice but to do the award show, and as a human being, he must be feeling apologetic that they are laughing. Like you said, although there's no reason for him to be apologetic, he feels bad - I also see where he is coming from?
6. [+76 / -9] The international route was blocked for 17 years due to safety concerns, but it was pushed through by the Muan Mayor, the governor of the Jeolla Province, and the Democratic Party - they must be held responsible. It's odd that this incident is so quiet, unlike the Sewol Ferry disaster.
7. [+38 / -1] Back in 1997, Han Suk Kyu lost his voice acting senior Jang Se Jun in a plane crash ㅠㅠ I heard that it was Jang Se Jun who encouraged him to try acting ㅠㅠ The trauma must have been huge back then - it seems like he's very shocked and saddened by this incident because there's overlap with the past incident ㅠㅠ
