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Kim Junsu, Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards K-Pop Singer Award
According to his agency Palm Tree Island on December 1, Kim Junsu received the K-POP Singer Award at the '2023 Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards' held at the Grand Ballroom of the 63 Building Square in Yeouido, Seoul on the 30th of last month, once again establishing himself as a K-POP singer representing Korea. Chopped.
Kim Junsu, who debuted in 2003, was selected as the winner in recognition of his continued work as a performer while leaving a deep impression as a vocalist over a long period of 20 years as the starting point of the second generation of idols. The 'Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards' is a comprehensive awards ceremony to praise and encourage cultural artists who have contributed to the culture and entertainment industry throughout the year and have been active in each field.
For Kim Junsu, winning the ‘K-POP Singer Award’ comes about 7 years after he started working as a singer after winning the 2016 ‘Seoul Music Awards’. Kim Junsu, who has built a solid foundation as a musical actor through various works since 2010, is clearly showing that his performance as a K-POP singer is also alive and well. Kim Junsu has not only gained unquenchable popularity, but has also firmly established himself as an all-rounder who transcends all genres.
Kim Junsu said, "This year marks the 20th anniversary of my debut, and it feels special to be able to receive such a meaningful award in a place where I can greet you as a singer rather than a musical actor for the first time in a long time. I will not forget my duty as a singer as well as a musical actor. “I will work even harder in the future. I am also very grateful to my fans,” he said.
Meanwhile, Kim Junsu will meet the audience as Dracula in the 10th anniversary performance of the musical 'Dracula', which will open at the Charlotte Theater on the 6th.
Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia reporter kkk39@tenasia.co.kr
