Son Ye-jin caught smiling behind the camera as Hyun Bin thanks wife and son in emotional awards speech
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South Korea’s celebrity power couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin melted fans’ hearts at this year’s Baeksang Arts Awards after Son was spotted proudly filming her husband’s acceptance speech from the audience.
The moment quickly drew attention online after Hyun Bin won the TV division’s Best Actor award Friday for Disney+ original series “Made in Korea.”
As Hyun Bin’s name was announced at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards held at COEX in Seoul’s Gangnam district, cameras captured Son Ye-jin beaming while holding up her phone to record the moment.
The actor beat out a strong lineup of nominees including Park Jin-young for “Our Unwritten Seoul,” Ryu Seung-ryong for “The Dream Life of Mr. Kim,” Lee Jun-ho for “Typhoon Family” and Ji Sung for “The Judge Returns.”
Son Ye-jin / Captured from CHZZK
During his acceptance speech, Hyun Bin thanked viewers and reflected on filming the series.
“First of all, I want to thank viewers who enjoyed ‘Made in Korea,’” he said.
The actor said the director encouraged him to fully enjoy the project while filming, unlike the emotionally heavy atmosphere surrounding his previous film “Harbin.”
“Looking back on the time I lived as Baek Gi-tae, every day was intense, but it was also enjoyable and happy,” he said.
Hyun Bin also thanked his co-stars, director and writer before ending his speech with a heartfelt message to his family.
“Most of all, I want to say to my loving wife Ye-jin, and my beloved son, thank you so much for supporting me during filming, and I love you,” he said.
He also teased the return of the series, saying viewers can expect season two of “Made in Korea” this fall.
Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, who co-starred in the globally popular drama “Crash Landing on You,” married in 2022 and welcomed their first son later that year.
This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.