Kim Nam-joo, Han Hyo-joo win grand prize at MBC Acting Awards

Kim Nam-joo (left) and Han Hyo-joo (right) [Wellmadestar/BH Entertainment]

Korean actresses Kim Nam-joo and Han Hyo-joo both took home the grand prize at the MBC's year-end acting awards ceremony.

At the event held on December 30 at MBC's Dream Center located in Ilsan, Gyeong-gi Province, Kim and Han were awarded the top honors for their roles in "Queen of Reversal" and "Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown," respectively, while the latter drama collected several other awards that night.

"I feel that I still lack in some areas to receive such a great award," said Han in her acceptance speech. "I want to thank director Lee Byung-hoon and scenarist Kim Yi-young."

"Dong Yi," also voted drama of the year by viewers, collected a total of eight awards including first prize for male actor Ji Jin-hee and people's choice actress for Han.

Kim Nam-joo also shared her sentiments as well saying, "I wish that time would stop right at this moment. I was thankful for many things when I won an award last year and I still don't know if I deserve it this year."

"Queen of Reversal" portrays the real-life situation in the workplace and marriage accompanied by romance and jealousy surrounding the couple of Kim Nam-joo and Jung Joon-ho. The show was recently extended by ten episodes and has maintained a strong position at No. 2 on the Monday and Tuesday primetime lineup.

Historical drama "Dong Yi," about a woman named Dong Yi who grows up to become Choi Suk-bin, a consort of King Sukjong and the mother of King Youngjo during the Joseon Dynasty, began its run on March 22 til mid-October, scoring viewership ratings in the high 20 percent range as well as breaching the 30 percent range.

"2010 MBC Acting Awards - List of Winners"

▲ Grand Prize : Han Hyo-joo ("Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown"), Kim Nam-ju ("Queen of Reversal")

▲ First Prize - Male : Jung Joon-ho ("Queen of Reversal"), Ji Jin-hee ("Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown")
▲ First Prize - Female : Shin Eun-kyoung ("Flames of Desire"), Kong Hyo-jin ("Pasta")

▲ Second Prize - Male : Lee Min-ho ("Personal Taste"), Park Shi-hoo ("Queen of Reversal")

▲ Second Prize - Female : Lee So-yeon ("Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown"), Park Eun-hye ("Pink Lipstick")

▲ Best Newcomer - Male : Lee Tae-sung ("Naughty Kiss"), Lee Sang-yoon ("Home Sweet Home")
▲ Best Newcomer - Female : Park Ha-sun ("Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown"), Cho Youn-hee ("Golden Fishery")

▲ Golden Actors - Mini Series : Park Sang-won, Kim Bo-yeon ("Golden Fishery")
▲ Golden Actors - Long-term Series : Jeong Hye-seon, Kim Young-ok ("Jewel Bibimbap")
▲ Golden Actors - Supporting Actors : Kim Yoo-seok, Ha Yoo-mi ("Queen of Reversal")
▲ Golden Actors - Senior Actors : Im Chae-moo ("Smile Again"), Park Jung-soo ("Queen of Reversal")

▲ People's Choice - Male : Kim Hyun-joong ("Naughty Kiss"), Han Hyo-joo ("Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown")

▲ Best Televison Couple : Lee Sun-kyun & Kong Hyo-jin ("Pasta")

▲ Drama of the Year : "Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown"

▲ Actors chosen by producers : Lee Tae-gon ("Golden Fishery"), Chae Jung-an ("Queen of Reversal")

▲ Producer of the Year : Oh Kyung-hoon ("Home Sweet Home")

▲ Young Actors : Kim You-jung ("Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown, Home Sweet Home"), Lee Hyung-suk ("Dong Yi - Jewel in the Crown")

▲ Radio - Best Newcomer : Noh Hong-chul ("Best Friend")
▲ Radio - Second Prize : Bae Chil-soo ("Audio Drama"), Hyeun Young ("Music Party")
Park Myung-soo ("Two O'clock Date"), Shindong ("Stop The Boring Time")
▲ Radio - First Prize : Cho Young-nam ("Now Radio")

▲ Family Award : "Gloria"

▲ Life Achievement Award : Jung Hae-sun ("Home Sweet Home") Na Muni ("It's Me, Grandma")

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