Kim Soo-hyun Receives Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Award at the 6th Newsis Hallyu Expo

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Actor Kim Soo-hyun has once again proven his status as a Hallyu star by receiving the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Award at the 6th Newsis Hallyu Expo (hereafter referred to as "K-Expo").

The "K-Expo," held on the 22nd at The Great Hall of Josun Palace in Yeoksam-dong, Seoul, was launched in 2019 with the aim of enhancing the sustainability of Hallyu and the competitiveness of the cultural industry.

The event has established itself as an occasion to honor individuals and companies who have contributed to the spread and development of K-Culture each year.

On this day, Kim Soo-hyun was honored with the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Award for his outstanding acting skills and his contribution to the global spread of Hallyu through the tvN drama 'Queen of Tears.'

As his name was called as the award recipient, the many fans gathered at the venue erupted in enthusiastic applause.

Receiving the trophy, Kim Soo-hyun expressed his joy, saying, "This year, I was fortunate to be part of a great project and received so much love.
I'm honored and happy to receive such a precious award." He also thanked everyone involved in the drama, saying, "I want to thank all those who loved 'Queen of Tears,' including the writer, director, and all my senior and junior colleagues."

In his closing remarks, Kim Soo-hyun shared his affection for his fans and his aspirations for the future, stating, "I will continue to do my best to show you great performances.

I hope you all stay healthy and happy."

The drama, which was praised for Kim Soo-hyun's delicate emotional acting and its unique storyline, received widespread acclaim from viewers and significantly contributed to the spread of Hallyu, especially overseas.

A Hallyu expert commented, "Kim Soo-hyun's award is not just a recognition of the success of one work but a testament to his consistent acting career and his influence as a Hallyu star.

The new sides he showed in 'Queen of Tears' resonated strongly with fans both domestically and internationally."

The 'K-Expo' was attended by various Hallyu stars and companies from different fields, who discussed the current state and future of Hallyu. An event official stated, "Through the growing interest and participation in the 'K-Expo' each year, we are exploring sustainable development directions for Hallyu.

We will continue to work towards making it a platform that deepens the diversity and richness of Hallyu culture."

Meanwhile, with this award, Kim Soo-hyun has further solidified his position as a Hallyu star.

Industry insiders predict that "Kim Soo-hyun will continue to open new horizons for Hallyu through a variety of works and activities both domestically and internationally."

The successful hosting of the 'K-Expo' and Kim Soo-hyun's award have reaffirmed the global competitiveness of Hallyu content.

Fans around the world are eagerly watching how Hallyu will continue to evolve and what new aspects stars like Kim Soo-hyun will showcase in the future.