Her agency Saram Entertainment said, “On the 19th, Uhm Jung-hwa was selected as the Actor of the Year chosen by viewers for her role in the drama ‘Doctor Cha Jeong-sook’ in the culture and entertainment category of the ‘28th Consumer Day Awards Ceremony.’”
The '28th Consumer Day Awards Ceremony', held at the Korea Science and Technology Center on the 19th, is an awards ceremony hosted by the Korea Consumer Council and organized by KCA Korea Consumer Ratings, and awards are given to works and people who received the most love and praise throughout the year. It is a meaningful event.
Immediately after receiving the award, Uhm Jung-hwa said, “I was happy while filming ‘Doctor Cha Jeong-sook.’ It was a meaningful drama that viewers gave a lot of love to, so I was able to film it while receiving healing. “I am grateful to all the viewers who gave me this award, and I hope next year will be a year when dreams come true,” he said.
In the first half of this year, Uhm Jeong-hwa played the role of Cha Jeong-sook, a housewife in her 20th year who became a resident for the first year in the hit drama 'Doctor Cha Jeong-sook', once again showing her potential as an actress. Cha Jeong-sook, who took on the title role and had her family as her top priority, sincerely portrays her challenge to residency against prejudice and opposition in order to live as her true self, ranking first on the topical index every day and attracting hot topics.
Uhm Jung-hwa, who once again enjoyed her heyday as an actress, went on stage again through not only dramas but also the entertainment program 'Dance Singer Wandering Troupe', uniting the entire nation. Uhm Jeong-hwa's splendid performances that spanned generations led people to say, "Uhm Jung-hwa, of course." Taking this enthusiasm forward, she held her first solo concert in 24 years, "Invitation," and is continuing her activities as a singer while meeting fans on stage.
In this way, much anticipation and interest is focused on the future steps of Uhm Jung-hwa, who is always active at the top as an actor and singer.
Meanwhile, Uhm Jung-hwa, who successfully completed the solo concert 'Invitation' held in Seoul on the 9th and 10th, will continue her solo concerts at EXCO in Daegu on the 23rd and BEXCO in Busan on the 31st.
Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr