Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 640 The newly crowned TV King, the youngest in history!

When the award presenter, Shin Ha-kyun, clearly and firmly called out the name "Kwon Hyun-hyuk!" the venue erupted in huge applause and cheers.

Quan Xuanhe's smile froze instantly, and he seemed like a machine that had been paused, his breath even stopping for a moment.

Wait a minute, he was a little confused.

To be honest, he wasn't mentally prepared.

But when his fellow cast members came up and excitedly hugged him, and people around him applauded him with smiles, he stood up half-asleep and realized that he had really won an award.

Quan Xuanhe felt a rush of blood to his head, his eardrums buzzing, and the applause and congratulations around him seemed to be through a layer of frosted glass, becoming blurry and distant.

He even blinked subconsciously, wondering if he had misheard.

The extremely low expectations I had were like a thick wall, making the impact of the result seem all the more intense and unreal.

The momentary confusion receded like the tide.

Immediately afterwards, an overwhelming sense of excitement gripped his heart.

He did it!
He's the TV King!

South Korea's youngest TV King!
The close-up shot precisely captured the change in his eyes at that moment.

From the initial bewilderment and disbelief, being held like a puppet by those around me, to the brightening of my pupils and the gradually invigorating light.

Although the mask covered the lower half of his face, his suddenly sharp eyes and the instantly relaxed, raised eyebrows clearly conveyed his volcanic excitement at that moment.

Applause and cheers surrounded him like a real wave.

Lee Jung-jae, the senior in the front row, turned to the side first and clapped vigorously with an encouraging and gratified smile.

The other nominees, especially Lee Junho, although a hint of disappointment flashed across their eyes the moment they realized what was happening, immediately showed their professionalism and grace, smiling and nodding to congratulate him.

All the artists in the audience focused their attention on him, their eyes filled with amazement and congratulations.

I really can't believe he won Best Actor at such a young age. How will he go on in the future?
The future looks so bright it's almost blinding.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk took a deep breath to calm himself down. After hugging the people around him, he stepped up amidst applause, left his seat, bowed slightly, and strode through the narrow passage between the crowd toward the stage that represented honor.

The steps, initially slightly mechanical, became increasingly powerful and steady.

The young figure walked onto the stage, towards that historic moment that belonged to him, the crown of Best Actor.

The path to the center of the stage was short, yet it carried the weight of his dramatic emotional transformation in a fraction of a second.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk stepped steadily onto the steps leading to the center of the stage.

The stage spotlight shone intensely on him, and together with the countless gazes from below, they converged into a tremendous energy.

When he walked to the center of the stage, last year's Best Actor winner, Shin Ha-kyun, handed him the heavy trophy that symbolized the highest acting honor in the television industry.

A uniquely designed golden sculpture that radiates light.

"Kamsangmidah (Congratulations)!" Shin Ha-kyun said loudly, patted Kwon Seon-hyuk's arm, and then stepped aside, handing the stage over to him.

The coldness and weight of the metal were instantly transmitted to the palm of the hand, yet it seemed a hundred times hotter than the previous TikTok popularity trophy.

This is not just an honor, but also a crucial milestone in his acting career.

At the staff's prompting, he briefly removed his mask, revealing his full face to everyone.

Kwon Hee-hyuk, holding the trophy, walked to the microphone in the center of the stage. He didn't speak immediately, but took a deep breath, carefully choosing his words.

In fact, after his initial euphoria subsided, he realized the trophy was too hot to handle, and his mindset calmed down.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk looked at the audience and the camera.

Everyone in the audience held their breath, eagerly awaiting the acceptance speech from the newly crowned TV King, the youngest TV King in history.

The live stream chat exploded with comments like "Kwon Ji-yong" and "Awesome!" flooding the screen.

"Annyeonghaseyo." Kwon Hyun-hyuk's voice remained clear.

"I am actor Kwon Hyun-hyuk." This opening line, the same as when he accepted the popularity award, carries a completely different weight.

After a brief pause, he spoke again.

"Now that I'm standing here receiving this award, it's truly unbelievable, incredibly honorable, and... also incredibly heavy."

Quan Xuanhe paused for a moment, and after his excitement subsided, he became much more at ease and spoke more naturally.

"To be honest, before standing here, I wasn't really prepared to receive this honor. So when my name was called, my mind went blank."

His frank confession elicited a good-natured chuckle and even more enthusiastic applause from the audience.

"First of all, I would like to express my deepest gratitude. Thank you to the judges of the Baeksang Arts Awards for awarding this prestigious award to a young actor like me. This is a great encouragement and trust for me, and I am truly grateful."

"Then, I want to share this joy with the entire 'DP: The Deserter' crew. Director Han Joon-hee, without your profound work, excellent guidance and trust, there would be no character Ahn Joon-ho, and I wouldn't be where I am today. Also, senior Koo Kyo-hwan, hyung Hyun-cheol, the representative of the production company, every staff member and actor who put their heart and soul into this, this honor is something we all created together."

"Kamsangmidah!" His gaze swept over the film crew's seats below the stage, his eyes sincere.

To be honest, Kwon Heonhyuk imagined that winning his first Best Actor award would most likely be at the inaugural Blue Dragon TV Awards this year.

After all, it was a newly held awards ceremony, so my chances were higher.

But in the end, I never expected that such a wonderful opportunity would come my way.

"At the same time, I must also thank my company, BH Entertainment's CEO Son Seok-woo, my manager, and all the management teams and staff who have supported, guided, and protected me on my acting journey. Thank you for all your hard work."

These are the things that must be said, nothing else.

"To be honest, this trophy feels very heavy in my hands."

"Is it really right for me to hold this trophy in my hands right now?"

“Of course,” Kwon Hyun-hyuk said, picking up the trophy again, his tone becoming serious and humble.

“I know that this award is not just an end point, but a brand new and huge beginning.”

"It reminds me that as an actor, I still have a long way to go, and there is still so much for me to learn and improve. I will not let this award down."

"I will take this as an encouragement, to spur myself on to try more complex roles, challenge deeper emotions, and deliver better works. I will continue to take one step at a time and strive to become a true actor worthy of this honor."

His voice was clear and powerful, echoing throughout the venue: "I will repay everyone with more focused performances and better works! Kamsahamnida."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk bowed to the audience once again.

After standing up, he raised the significant trophy high, displaying it to the audience and the cameras.

His face finally blossomed into a radiant smile, a smile that belonged to a victor, to a brand-new TV King—a smile that was dazzling, powerful, and full of determination.

At this moment, the young man under the spotlight seemed to radiate endless light, warmth, and possibilities.

The applause from the audience was thunderous and lasted for a long time.

A new history was born.

As he stepped down the stairs, the spotlight shifted, and the clamor and attention from below the stage transformed into concrete faces and voices, surging towards him like a tide.

Kwon Heonhyuk was led by staff to the backstage passage.

As soon as we left the noisy backstage corridor of the main venue, Park Jung-jung and Son Seok-woo excitedly greeted us, their smiles practically radiant.

"Xuanhe! Xuanhe!!" Park Jung-jung rushed to the front, his voice trembling with excitement.

"Well done! Absolutely perfect! History! You've made history!"

Park Jung-jung had the deepest expectations along the way, after all, he was the one who insisted on bringing Kwon Seon-hyuk to South Korea to make a living. If he didn't take good care of Kwon Seon-hyuk, he would feel guilty for ruining his nephew's future.

But now that he's won Best Actor, there's nothing more to say.

After several setbacks, Park Jung-jung finally brought out a true dragon!
Sun Xiyu stepped forward and hugged Quan Xuanhe tightly, his smile equally warm.

"Good job, lad! You did a fantastic job. The light of BH, we did it!"

The entire team was under immense pressure to prepare for tonight's events, and the results have far exceeded expectations.

BH has finally produced a top male star, and an unprecedented one at that.

"Thank you so much, President and Uncle. I was able to win the award thanks to your help."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk knew that without BH's PR support, it was questionable whether he could win the award.

Honestly, while his performance in his first leading role in the TV series DP was decent and even impressive, it's questionable whether he could truly outshine everyone else.

It wasn't a complete rout; they still put in a lot of effort in public relations behind the scenes.

With the lingering warmth of the spotlight still on his shoulders, Kwon Heonhyuk, guided by staff, entered the specially set-up media interview area.

Compared to the excitement of Park Jung-jung and Son Seok-woo backstage, who were overjoyed with the joy of both family and business partners, the reporters' questions were more focused and professional.

As soon as he stood in front of the backdrop, cameras and flashes surrounded him.

"Congratulations to actor Kwon Hyun-hyuk on winning the Best Actor award."

"As the youngest winner of the Best Actor award in the history of the Baeksang Arts Awards, how do you feel right now? What's the first thing you want to say?"

The reporter at the front immediately fired off a question, practically thrusting the microphone in his face.

Quan Xuanhe slightly adjusted his posture, took a deep breath, and glanced at the expectant reporters in front of him, not overly concealing the complexity of his emotions.

"To be honest, even when I stepped into this interview area, I still felt like I was dreaming. The impact was too strong."

"Rather than ecstatic, he felt a heavy sense of responsibility. As I said on stage just now, the thought, 'Is it possible?' still lingered."

"But I am extremely grateful to be given this honor. I thank the jury for giving young actors such trust and opportunity."

After winning the Best Actor award, will your plans or expectations for the future change?

The problem points to the future.

Quan Xuanhe pondered for a moment, but his train of thought remained unaffected.

“Awards are a summary, not an end. Rather than rushing to define something because of winning an award, I am more eager to continue exploring.” “As an actor, my duty is always to return to the story and the character.” He paused slightly and added.

"In fact, rather than planning a grand 'future,' I care more about whether I can make a breakthrough in each of my next roles compared to the previous one."

"For my next project, I hope it will be a completely new challenge."

He omitted the names of "Night Owl" or other specific projects, maintaining a pragmatic approach.

In fact, by doing this, he seems to be trying to win the Best Actor award with "Night Owl".

The interview proceeded amidst continuous flashes of light and a series of well-organized questions.

The news that Kwon Heon-hyuk won the Best Actor award was really explosive. What kind of actor will such a young winner become in the future?
If he continues to work steadily and avoids making reckless mistakes, it's safe to say that he will definitely have a place in Chungmuro ​​in the future, and it would be natural for him to remain popular for decades.

After the last question was asked, he bowed slightly to the reporters to express his gratitude, then turned and, accompanied by staff, returned to the venue.

Kwon Heonhyuk quietly returned to his position, and now preparations were underway for the final few major awards to be presented on stage.

During the time he missed, the Best Actress award was just announced.

Kim Tae-ri won the Best Actress award for her work "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One".

This is truly unbelievable. This work is a drama with a storyline and romance, but ultimately it is also a Melo. I never expected that she would win the Best Actress award with just one Melo.

This resource is abundant, and the level of support behind it is astonishingly extraordinary.

Kim Tae-ri isn't exactly beautiful or delicate-looking, but she has a comfortable and natural appearance. Her acting skills are indeed quite good, and she has a natural charm.

In conclusion, this year's Baeksang Arts Awards made an unprecedented move by awarding the Best Actor and Best Actress awards to young people.

Although Kim Tae-ri was born in 1990, which isn't very young, she's considered young in the film and television industry in general.

The topic is likely to generate a huge amount of buzz tomorrow.

After the Best Actress awards were announced, it was a relief that "DP" won another award, taking home the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Drama.

This award is certainly prestigious, and a representative from the production company accepted it on stage.

He was mentioned in the conversation, and the camera briefly switched to him, showing Kwon Heonhyuk giving a thumbs-up to the camera.

The final awards include Best Actor and Best Actress in the film category, and the Grand Prize.

The Best Actor and Best Actress awards were won by Sol Kyung-gu and Lee Hye-young, respectively.

The Grand Prizes in the television and film categories were won by "The Squid Game" and "Mogadishu," respectively.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk was basically daydreaming. He had won the Best Actor award, and he no longer cared who would receive the award afterward. He was thinking about what changes his career would undergo after winning the Best Actor award.

He'd probably drown in the script.

That concludes this year's Baeksang Arts Awards.

The deafening applause and dazzling lights gradually subsided, and the 58th Baeksang Arts Awards finally came to a close.

As the signal lights came on to signal the end of the event, the once solemn and dignified venue was instantly filled with a cacophony of sounds and a constant flow of people.

The sounds of chair backs scraping against the floor, hushed conversations, and the rapid clicking of cell phones mingled together.

Staff members wearing name tags were busy directing the artists and guests to leave.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk stood up, but was quickly overwhelmed by the flood of congratulations.

"Congratulations! I've never won a Baeksang Arts Award before, I didn't expect you to win it first."

Lee Jung-jae smiled familiarly and patted him on the shoulder.

"That's already better than me."

"Congratulations, actor Kwon."

Zheng Haoyan's voice was cheerful and hearty as she squeezed through the crowd and gave him a warm hug.

"That's amazing! Seriously, just looking at your name, you're incredibly talented."

He and Jung Ho-yeon were fairly familiar with each other on set. Although they didn't keep in touch much afterward, when people are in a good mood, they chat a bit more.

Jung Ho-yeon came away empty-handed tonight, having gained nothing.

Director Han Junxi walked over and hugged Kwon Hyun-hyuk. "Our Junho has really lived up to expectations."

"There's a second part coming up, and I look forward to working with you again."

He said with a smile, and then Kwon Hyun-hyuk saw Hwang Dong-hyuk, the director of Squid Game, who also walked towards him.

"Congratulations! Are you sure there won't be a second season?"

Upon hearing this, Quan Xuanhe smiled and waved his hand, "What are you saying, hyung? I'll be there whenever you call."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk's gaze fell on Choi Min-sik again. Since the two had a future collaboration on "Breaking the Tomb," he took the initiative to go up and greet him.

“Senior Min-sik.”

"Oh, it's Xuanhe. Congratulations on winning Best Actor. You did an outstanding job."

When Choi Min-sik saw him, he smiled and patted his arm to congratulate him.

Kwon Heonhyuk replied, "I'm still looking forward to performing with my seniors later on."

"It'll be quick, but don't let him overshadow me then."

Choi Min-sik doesn't seem that serious in private; he even jokingly replied to him with a smile.

"Hey, senior, please stop joking."

Quan Xuanhe said with a smile.

Amidst the commotion, Quan Xuanhe lingered on set for quite some time, with many people taking the initiative to talk to him, not just some actors, but also many behind-the-scenes figures, such as screenwriters and directors.

He's really in high demand right now; he's only become more sought after after winning the Best Actor award. He's always been at the top.

Some people took this opportunity to strike up a conversation with him, trying to invite him to act in projects or something.

Park Jung-jung and Son Seok-woo were already excited by the news of Kwon Hyun-hyuk's award, and the two whispered excitedly about their next steps.

Sun Xiyu picked up his phone and made a call, quickly and clearly instructing: "Book a venue immediately, the largest private room, and notify everyone in the team who doesn't have urgent business to come and celebrate! Keep it a secret, especially at the entrance."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk and his group began moving towards the backstage exit.

Along the way, many celebrities recognized him and cast congratulatory glances or nodded in greeting, which he responded to politely.

Finally, I got into the black van heading to the celebration location, and the moment I closed the door, the noise seemed to be shut out a bit.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk leaned back in the back seat, let out a long sigh of relief, and truly relaxed for the first time.

He looked down at his hands, and could still feel the heavy, cold texture of the trophy.

"How do you feel, Kwon?" Park Jung-jung, sitting in the front passenger seat, turned around and teased him with a smile, his eyes full of pride.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk raised his head, leaned back in his chair, and finally revealed a genuine smile on his face, one that was both completely relaxed and slightly tired, but his eyes shone with an unprecedented light: "To be honest... it feels a little unreal."

“But now,” Quan Xuanhe paused, then changed the subject, “I’m a little hungry and want to drink.”

The people inside the car burst into cheerful laughter.

"Hahaha! Good! That's how it should be!"

"Let's drink all we want today! We'll drink until we drop! Let's celebrate our new TV King!"

The van smoothly blended into the dazzling nightscape of Seoul.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk followed Sun Seok-woo and Park Jung-jung to the upscale private club that Sun Seok-woo had booked in advance.

Upon entering the spacious and luxurious VIP room, they were greeted by enthusiastic cheers and a shower of champagne foam.

BH Entertainment's core team and staff, numbering over a dozen, instantly set the private room ablaze.

"Whoosh—! The Best Actor has arrived!"

"Kwon Hyun-hyuk! Kwon Hyun-hyuk!"

"The youngest Best Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards! Cheers!!!"

Champagne corks flew off one after another, and the golden liquid refracted a dazzling light under the lamp, splashing everywhere.

Quan Xuanhe was almost immediately engulfed in the crowd, with countless hands patting his shoulders and back, and congratulations and praises ringing out.

Sun Xiyu and Park Jung-ting were both all smiles, surrounded by people, frequently raising their glasses, the whole room filled with excitement and the clamor of success.

"Xuanhe, you've really made something of yourself, a great contributor to BH!" Sun Xiyu squeezed next to him at some point, put his arm around his shoulder, and held a wine glass in his other hand.

"Drink up! We're not leaving until we're completely drunk! Tomorrow's headlines will all be about you!" He said loudly, his voice brimming with obvious smugness.

Park Jung-jung also came over, his eyes shining with emotion and pride, and patted him heavily on the back, everything was understood without words.

The music in the private room was deafening, the lights were flickering, and Quan Xuanhe accepted all the drinks offered, one after another. The alcohol and the immense sense of honor allowed him to completely relax.

Amidst the deafening music, the boisterous voices, and the clinking of glasses, his cell phone, hidden in the inside pocket of his suit jacket, began its silent but persistent protest.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk leaned back on the soft sofa, listening to the noisy laughter around him. He took another sip of wine, completely immersed in the effects of the alcohol and the overwhelming impact of success.

He won Best Actor at such a young age, what's wrong with celebrating? What's wrong with getting carried away for one night?
My phone kept vibrating incessantly in my pocket.

However, Quan Xuanhe, immersed in the lively atmosphere, was completely unaware of his constantly vibrating phone lying to the side.

In the end, it all melted away completely amidst the boisterous champagne bubbles and voices.

Finally, it gave a few more reluctant vibrations before stopping temporarily due to battery drain or the pause of new messages.

It silently slid to the edge of the sofa cushions, screen facing down, plunging into a soft darkness.

The news that Kwon Hyun-hyuk won the Best Actor award will create an even bigger storm, completely igniting a media frenzy on New Day.

(End of this chapter)