Lee Hyun-wook Wins Excellence in Acting at 2025 Korea Drama Awards

Actor Lee Hyun-wook has been honored with the Excellence in Acting award at the '2025 Korea Drama Awards'.

On October 11, at the Korea Drama Awards (KDA) held at the Gyeongnam Culture and Arts Center, Lee Hyun-wook received the award for his performances in the tvN X TVING original drama 'Wonkyeong' (directed by Kim Sang-ho, written by Lee Young-mi, produced by Studio Dragon & JS Pictures) and the TVING original series 'Shark: The Storm' (written by Min Ji, directed by Kim Geon, produced by SLL & To You Dream, provided by TVING).

During his acceptance speech, Lee Hyun-wook expressed his gratitude, saying, "First, I would like to thank everyone for inviting me to this meaningful event. I am truly honored to be able to express my gratitude once again for being able to stand here through 'Shark: The Storm' and 'Wonkyeong'."

He continued, "I want to thank all the fellow actors, staff, directors, and writers who worked on these projects with me. I also want to express my gratitude to my family, friends, and fans who always support me. I will continue to strive to greet you with great projects in the future."

In 'Wonkyeong', Lee Hyun-wook took on his first historical drama role, portraying a multifaceted version of King Taejong Lee Bang-won, different from traditional interpretations, and completed a character of a lifetime. His deep emotional performance, depicting the character's turmoil between love and power, received critical acclaim.

Additionally, in 'Shark: The Storm', he captivated audiences with his chilling portrayal of Hyun Woo-yong, a villain who derives pleasure from the suffering of others.

As Lee Hyun-wook continues to showcase his limitless acting transformations across various genres, anticipation builds for his future endeavors.

Meanwhile, Lee Hyun-wook is set to meet global audiences in the upcoming Disney+ series 'Goldland', slated for release in 2026, where he will play Lee Do-kyung, an airline co-pilot and the lover of Hee-joo (played by Park Bo-young), who becomes entangled in an illegal gold smuggling case.

Reported by Kim Se-ah, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr