Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 641 Explosion Reaction, Online Frenzy!
On the screen, the presenter's voice was deliberately drawn out to create suffocating suspense.

Sana Minatozaki and Tzuyu sat side by side on the sofa in the dormitory living room, their eyes fixed on the TV screen, even their breathing was shallow.

Or rather, most of the members who were free at this time sat together to watch the announcement of the Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor.

The recipient of the award was Shin Ha-kyun's voice, which froze in the air.

"Ah, I'm a little nervous." Lim Nayeon, who was standing next to her, glanced at the screen and muttered this.

The lights swept across the tense faces of the nominees.

Sana Minato unconsciously tightened her grip on Tzuyu's wrist. She could feel Tzuyu's body stiffen slightly as they waited for the answer.

"Quan Xuanhe!"

"Wow----"

There was no scene of loud screaming and cheering, but after hearing the answer, the group of people all seemed relieved, as if they were savoring the result.

"He did it."

Sana Minatozaki said this the moment her name appeared.

Kwon Seon-hyuk really won Best Actor?
"Great fortune."

Lim Nayeon looked at Kwon Heonhyuk on the screen and muttered to herself.

This result is somewhat like science fiction.

Looking back three years, Kwon Heonhyuk was just a trainee. At that time, he couldn't compare to them when he attended award ceremonies.

It's true what they say, fortunes change every three years, but this young man is anything but poor!
Mina, standing to the side, was simply pleased for Kwon Hyun-hyuk, and smiled as she looked at Sana Minato and Tzuyu.

Sana Minato didn't blink when the results were announced, but she clearly breathed a sigh of relief afterward.

He probably wanted to cheer, but then he thought it would be strange if his reaction was bigger than Tzuyu's.
So I restrained myself.

As for Chou Tzu-yu, her smile is impossible to hide; the brightness of her smile is something you rarely see on stage.

Zhao Meiyan and Minnie were also watching the Baeksang Arts Awards live broadcast. When the most crucial climax came, Meiyan stared intently at her phone screen.

Looking at Kwon Heonhyuk's seemingly relaxed yet tense profile on the screen, Miyeon's heart raced.

"May I?"

She couldn't help but ask him the same question in her mind.

"Quan Xuanhe!"

"Oh my god, amazing!!!"

Zhao Meiyan almost instantly covered her mouth and let out a gasp, her beautiful almond-shaped eyes widening in surprise and immense joy.

She was genuinely happy for Kwon Hyun-hyuk, and even shouted it out without any attempt to hide it.

She suddenly looked up at the other members and found that Minnie and Xiaojuan seemed to have noticed the result as well, and were looking at her with smiles.

Miyeon's cheeks flushed red, a mixture of excitement and a touch of shyness at being seen through by her teammates, but she couldn't hide the happy and proud smile on her lips.

As the saying goes, one can empathize with someone else's feelings. A tremendous joy spread through her chest, even making her eyes feel a little hot.

"He really did it..." she thought to herself, "I knew he could do it..."

His face beamed with an undisguised smile.

Without hesitation, she took out her phone and quickly sent a message to Quan Xuanhe: "!!!!!!!!!!"

(Congratulations! That's incredible!! I've always believed in you! I'm so proud of you! You did so well!!!)
The ending is adorned with a string of hearts and stars, reflecting her joyful mood at that moment.

Liu Zhimin was already waiting in front of her iPad, turning up the volume.

When Shin Ha-kyun read out the name of the nominee "Kwon Hyun-hyuk" and his character on the screen, Yoo Jimin couldn't help but wave her little fist.

I pray for Quan Xuanhe in my heart.

Just give it to him!
The camera panned across Kwon Hyun-hyuk's face, and even with a mask on, his composure only made Yoo Jimin more nervous.

She hugged a cushion, leaned forward slightly, her face tense, and her eyes were a hundred times more focused than when she was watching her group's performance.

"Quan Xuanhe!"

"Ah ah!!"

"Dafa!"

Liu Zhimin's eyes sparkled as she looked at Quan Xuanhe on the screen, unable to stop smiling.

He immediately took out his phone and eagerly began typing a long message for Quan Xuanhe.
The morning sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains that were not fully drawn.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk was jolted awake by the sunlight, his mind still foggy.

My throat was dry and tight, like I hadn't drunk any water for three days in the desert.

Consciousness is like an old film reel soaked in water, vaguely replaying fragments of last night.

Deafening cheers, splashing icy champagne, faces flushed with excitement, Uncle Park Jung-jung's big hand patting his back, President Son Seok-woo's hearty toast...

The final frame shows the heavy, golden trophy bearing his name, the "Best Actor" award—the youngest winner of the Best Actor award in the television category at the Baeksang Arts Awards—under the spotlight.

Quan Xuanhe slowly sat up from the bed and coughed lightly twice.

He pressed his temples and looked around; this was his apartment bedroom.

How did you get home last night? I went too far last night and completely blacked out.

He vaguely remembered that someone helped him out of the club, it seemed to be Park Jung-jung.
Quan Xuanhe threw off the covers and got out of bed. He got a glass of water and drank it down, quenching his thirst. Only then did he feel a little better.

The clock on the wall points to 10:30 a.m.

My head still aches a little, like it's wrapped in a thick layer of cotton, but at least my consciousness is much clearer.

He shuffled out of the bedroom in his slippers. The living room was quiet. When Mishu saw that Quan Xuanhe had woken up, he lazily stood up and walked to his feet.

Just then, the sound of a key being inserted into the lock and turning came from the entrance hall.

The apartment door was pushed open, and Park Jung-jung walked in carrying several bags. He immediately saw Kwon Seon-hyuk standing in the center of the living room, his hair disheveled and his face pale from a hangover.

"Oh? You're awake?" Park Jung-jung's voice carried an obvious smile, with a hint of relief.

He casually placed the bag he was carrying on the dining table, making a slight sound.

"Perfect timing, I've bought the hangover soup and breakfast."

Park Jung-jung was no longer wearing the sharp suit from the night before, but instead a more casual jacket. However, his face still showed a hint of fatigue from the excitement, as well as an undisguised pride in seeing his child achieve such amazing success.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk's throat was still a little dry, and his voice was low and deep, as if he had just woken up.

"When did I come back?"

He saw that Park Jung-jung was clearly carrying food that had been packed up, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

Family is always the most considerate.

Park Jung-jung waved his hand, "I settled everyone in the middle of the night, and after bringing you back, I took care of some cleanup work. Young people, being able to drink and stay up all night is a skill!"

Although he said that, the dark circles under his eyes betrayed his exhaustion.

He walked into the open kitchen and skillfully found the bowls and chopsticks.

"You look alright, more energetic than I expected. Sit down quickly and have some hangover soup, that's the most important thing."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk sat down and watched as Park Jung-jung poured the steaming bean sprout hangover soup into a bowl. There were also several side dishes, rice, and even a small box of eye-catching ginseng chicken soup on the side.

"Our TV King needs a good boost today."

Park Jung-jung pushed the bowl of hangover soup in front of him, then sat down opposite him, his eyes full of emotion.

"Yesterday was absolutely amazing. The youngest ever Best Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards! This record, wow, it'll be so hard for anyone else to catch up!"

Strictly speaking, before Kwon Heon-hyuk, the youngest Best Actor winner was Kim Soo-hyun, who won the Baeksang Arts Awards for his role in "The Moon Embracing the Sun".

Although Kim Soo-hyun's reputation is now ruined, before his downfall, he was a rising star, the invincible template for male leads in Korean entertainment.

His first leading role in the drama "Dream High" topped the ratings for Monday-Tuesday miniseries in South Korea that year. His starring role in the drama "The Moon Embracing the Sun" achieved a 42.2% viewership rating, for which he won the Best Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards.

In the same year, he won the Popularity Star Award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for his debut film, The Thieves. In 2013, his first starring film, Secret Great, attracted more than 696 million viewers and won the Best New Actress Award at the Grand Bell Awards and the Baeksang Arts Awards, two of the three major film awards ceremonies in South Korea.

In 2014, she starred in the TV series "My Love from the Star," and the popularity of this show needs no further explanation.

The whole process was a step-by-step, frenzied rise to fame.

His subsequent fall from grace was actually somewhat similar to that of Jiji, except that he wasn't thoroughly convicted or sent to prison for his positive influence.

Quan Xuanhe picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful of hangover soup, and blew on it. The temperature and aroma of the soup finally made his stomach, which had been empty all night, react.

"Okay."

After a night of mental turmoil, he quickly recovered and is now thinking about how to live up to the Best Actor award and withstand external criticism, so as not to be called a fraud later on.

"By the way, why don't you call your mom? She called me this morning to ask why your phone was off."

Upon hearing this, Quan Xuanhe hurriedly put down his spoon and then turned around to look for his phone.

He found the charging cable, plugged the phone in, and after a few seconds, it slowly turned on.

I drank too much last night and didn't notice my phone was dead.

After powering on, and after a brief few seconds of network connectivity, the phone started ringing incessantly with an overwhelming flood of notifications that instantly filled the screen.

KakaoTalk, SMS, missed call alerts, social media notifications...

The bright red numbers on the various software icons stacked together made Quan Xuanhe slightly gasp in astonishment.

He quickly swiped his finger across the screen, skimming over a string of unread messages. There were too many messages, but he knew very well who he needed to contact first.

He skillfully pulled up the number pinned to the top of his contacts—"(Mom)"—and pressed the dial button without hesitation.

The call connected quickly, as if the other person had been waiting by the phone the whole time.

"Hello? My dear son, you still know how to make a phone call."

"How many phone calls did I make last night? I've seen tons of the news." Her voice was filled with worry.

Quan Xuanhe moved his phone a little further away; his mother's high-decibel attack made his temples throb.

After the barrage of questions subsided slightly, he cleared his dry, hoarse throat and spoke with a faint, apologetic, and weary smile, his voice unusually clear:
"Alright, I drank too much to celebrate last night, so the first thing I did when I woke up this morning was call you."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk put down the still slightly warm phone and unconsciously pressed his fingertips against his temples, which were a little sore from the long call.

After half an hour of nagging and "loving guidance," Ms. Park Jun-yong's mood, which had been anxious about not being able to contact her son last night, finally transformed into one of immense pride in her son, the newly crowned TV King. Her tone was light and triumphant.

Despite her nagging, Quan Xuanhe knew that she was genuinely happy.

Only then did he truly turn his attention to the messages sent by others on his phone screen.

The screen is lit, and the lock screen is already overflowing with notifications: KakaoTalk, text messages, Instagram, Twitter...

The densely packed red dots representing unread messages were dazzling to the eye, yet they silently proclaimed the immense commotion caused by the honor he had received the previous night.

He unlocked the screen, but instead of immediately opening a specific app, he habitually scanned the top notification bar first.

When he saw familiar names like "Minatozaki Sana sent a message," "Tzuyu sent a message," and "Yoo Jimin sent a message" appearing at the very top of the list, the corners of his mouth unconsciously curved upwards.

Liu Zhimin is full of her own unique energetic symbols and cute animal emojis:

Chou Tzu-yu's message was concise, typical of her style, conveying gentleness and sincerity:
The news about Sana Minatozaki is quite interesting; it's somewhere between teasing and congratulating, but it also has a touch of tsundere charm.

The news about Zhao Meiyan evokes genuine joy and empathy.

Of course, there's also Congratulations from Kim Jisoo, who seems normal but actually has a slightly awkward side, perhaps still bothered by Kwon Heonhyuk spanking her.

In addition, there are the colleagues I met on various film sets.

"True Beauty", "One Day", "DP", "Innocence", "Squid Game", "20th Century Girl", and so on.

Everyone who had contacted him on any film or television project he had worked on sent him congratulations.

The total number of people has increased to nearly a hundred.

There are also stylists, makeup artists, and other people he has worked with, as well as his old friends. Just replying to their messages takes him quite a bit of time.

Business associates from the brand also sent their congratulations. Of course, taking advantage of the high exposure and super hot topic of his winning the Best Actor award, their own business associates with resources began to strengthen their promotions and ride the wave of popularity.

A deluge of Instagram/Twitter notifications: congratulatory messages from brand accounts that have verified their accounts, tagging from fan accounts, congratulatory posts from celebrities, and push notifications from media outlets...

Kwon Hyun-hyuk leaned back on the sofa, his fingers swiping across the screen as his gaze swept over the densely packed message list, looking at the familiar or unfamiliar avatars and names.

He did not reply to any private messages immediately.

There's no way I could reply to all the messages in such a short time.
Of course, besides those who congratulated themselves, the feedback across the entire internet was truly explosive.

The same image dominated headlines across major media outlets—a picture of him on the Baeksang Arts Awards stage, holding aloft the golden Best Actor trophy, his eyes sparkling and his smile radiant. The accompanying headlines were explosive, all emphasizing the record-breaking keyword:
[NEWSEN Breaking News] A Record-Breaking Achievement! Kwon Heon-hyuk Becomes the Youngest Best Actor in Baeksang Arts Awards History!

[OSEN Focus] Kwon Heon-hyuk wins DP award! He also receives the Baeksang Arts Awards' Best Actor award! Is the era changing?

[JTBC Entertainment] Kwon Heon-hyuk crowned Best Actor at 23, rewriting Baeksang Arts Awards history! Kim Soo-hyun's record ends!

[STAR NEWS] Kwon Seon-hyuk's Miracle Night: From Popularity Award to TV King, a New King Ascends the Throne! Is the Landscape of Korean Wave Changing?

[THE FACT] Kwon Seon-hyuk's acceptance speech for Best Actor: "Heavy...it's an encouragement," his humble attitude draws praise.

[Osen News Highly Praised]

"''"

[Kwon Hyun-hyuk's famous quote, "Opportunity may be colorless, but you must seize it once," has come true.] 7.2K likes
The news coverage was overwhelming.

In addition to providing detailed reports on the award ceremony and excerpts from acceptance speeches, the media spared no effort in analyzing the "unconventional" aspects of this result.

Age, experience, type of work, and the potential shifts in judging trends and the youthfulness of the industry that these factors represent.

These are all sensational topics; any one of them is newsworthy and eye-catching.

BH Entertainment's public relations efforts were also mentioned by some astute media outlets, but the focus was more on the breakthrough of the award itself and Kwon Heonhyuk's personal performance.

The internet was abuzz with excitement, and fans began to celebrate.

Although there were no officially organized offline events, many fans spontaneously gathered together to cheer and celebrate in popular areas for young people, such as Hongdae and Itaewon in Seoul.

Online, students have shared photos of their dorm rooms covered with posters, creating a "mini celebration area," while working professionals have taken time off to watch live streams from home.

On Twitter, related hashtags such as "#KwonSeonhyuk", "#BaeksangYoungestTVActor", "#AhnJunho", and "#DP" instantly topped the trending charts globally and in many countries, with fans' celebratory pictures, texts, and edited videos flooding the screen.

Nicknames such as "(Kwon, the TV Emperor)" and "(Kwon, the Emperor)" quickly spread.

Congratulations emojis and all sorts of excited messages can be seen everywhere.

The number of related posts on the DC Inside Korean online community, including Kwon Heonhyuk Gallery, Drama Gallery, Movie Gallery, and comprehensive forums such as TheQoo and Instiz, is growing exponentially.

[Theqoo In-Depth Discussion Thread]

"[]=?"

[Kwon Heon-hyuk's award = a declaration of industrial revolution from the judging panel? Breaking down seniority barriers and the rising importance of OTT services require cultivating global stars]

Fans posted screenshots and GIFs from various angles, analyzing his facial expressions, details of his acceptance speech, and interactions with his seniors at the moment he won the award.

The award sparked a frenzy of "archaeological digging" into Kwon Heon-hyuk's past works.

From her slightly awkward performance in the early stages of "One Day" to her amazing explosive power in "Innocence," and then to her superb control in "DP."

Old live stream clips, trainee days footage, and early interviews have all been unearthed and savored.

Screenshots of bets made by fans of the "prophet," such as "I told you he would become emperor!", have also become a hot topic.

Passersby were all amazed.

"Is this really a real resume?" "The fastest rocket in Korean entertainment history."

The Chinese fans were in an uproar.

Entering the top ten trending topics in Weibo's entertainment section, related terms such as "Kwon Hyun-hyuk Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor" and "Youngest Best Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards" occupied multiple spots.

The Douban Korean entertainment group is packed with posts, where people share information from overseas websites in real time and engage in passionate discussions.

Fan sites and influential fan groups have been launching numerous "congratulatory illustration contests" and "lottery events."

The number of views for the award clips, red carpet moments, and interview videos released by the Baeksang Arts Awards official website and major news media outlets soared, and the comment section and bullet screen were flooded with "Congratulations to Kwon, Best Actor".

Even his uniform at the awards ceremony, the Chaumet thorns lapel he wore when he won the award, and the Louis Vuitton haute couture suit he wore quickly became the focus of attention for fans and the public.

Related searches, discussions, and even prices for similar products have all surged.

Personal shoppers and fashion bloggers are all capitalizing on this trend to create content.

Although countless congratulations were offered in person at the event last night, the broader industry response is only just beginning to take hold.

The major entertainment agencies must have conducted internal assessments and analyses of this result. Kwon Heonhyuk's "market value" and "commercial value" have once again become the focus of heated discussions. He is a ceiling that is difficult for young actors to reach, and a powerful presence that competitors need to take seriously.

As Park Jung-jung predicted, Kwon Seon-hyuk's Best Actor award made him, already a hot commodity, a "script magnet."

The inboxes of major TV stations, production companies, and film investors are probably overflowing with invitations for high-quality, top-tier projects that attempt to replicate their success.

In total, based on this trend, Quan Xuanhe could collect at least a hundred notebooks for him to choose from.

As BH Entertainment's star talent, who was heavily promoted and successfully propelled to the top, Kwon Heonhyuk's immense success has undoubtedly brought the company immeasurable brand value and business prospects.

Although the stock market has not yet opened, public opinion has already begun to discuss the possible positive reaction of BH Entertainment's stock price today.

No record-breaking major award can escape scrutiny.

Questions have also arisen about whether she is worthy of the role.

Especially in the corners of anonymous online forums, discussions began about whether Kwon Heon-hyuk was "too inexperienced" and whether his performance in "DP" could really "crush" other senior nominees.

Some have pointed the finger at the judging criteria and BH Entertainment's powerful public relations, arguing that youth and popularity are too much of a factor.

This is an inevitable byproduct of the immense honor that comes with it.

Beyond offering congratulations, more rational voices raised the question of "the next Best Actor winner".

As Kwon Heonhyuk himself said in his acceptance speech, this trophy is an "encouragement." The public and the media will scrutinize his next work with even more stringent standards.

Can he break through his own limitations?
Can you handle more complex and diverse roles?

The expectations placed on them have reached their peak, and the pressure has increased accordingly.

Kwon Heon-hyuk and Kim Tae-ri, a top actress born in the 90s who also won an award that night, together constituted a landmark event in the "Baeksang Arts Awards' rejuvenation".

What signal does this send to the entire industry?
Is this an encouragement to boldly employ young people and try unconventional themes, or a temporary exception?
The related discussions have become a hot topic among cultural commentators and analysts.

Representative A (from the TV drama department) of a production company posted an anonymous comment.

"."

[Kwon Heon-hyuk's award is a signal of generational change in Chungmuro. The production companies that broke the old formula of "mid-30s to 40s" for Best Actor at the age of 24 need to rethink their approach. Since the new generation has simultaneously captured both acting talent and box office success, the casting strategy of primarily relying on middle-aged actors may no longer be viable.]

A film critic, B, posted a comment anonymously.

"DP."

While Ahn Joon-ho's astonishing performance in "DP" was the primary reason for his award, BH Entertainment's precise promotional strategy also played a significant role. In particular, the coordinated hype surrounding their "unreleased new work" may have influenced the judging panel, and the psychological impact of creating a historical record also contributed.

An anonymous PD from SBS's Variety Department posted a comment.

"''."

The backstage staff were all stunned. From newcomer to Best Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards in just three years—an unprecedented rate of growth. However, the impact of the award is so great that his next project will face 200% more pressure.

There's also D, the representative from the Acting Academy.

"''"

The core competitiveness of the youngest TV King lies in "directness." Compared to the exquisite skills of actors in their 40s, Kwon Hyun-hyuk's micro-body control creates a vivid sense of immediacy. The "classical acting theory" teaching method for young actors urgently needs to be reformed.

The biggest news at this year's Baeksang Arts Awards was Kwon Heon-hyuk winning Best Actor. Apart from him, everyone else paled in comparison.

As the saying goes, when the wind and waves are strong, the fish are expensive; Quan Xuanhe stirred up a huge wave.

(End of this chapter)