Peninsula: I'm the Top Streamer

Chapter 662 Shoo-Shoo-Shoo Show
The awards ceremony officially began with the host's enthusiastic opening remarks and a powerful promotional video.

The dazzling lights focused on the center of the stage, where hosts Jun Hyun-moo and Im Yoon-a smoothly introduced the evening's agenda and the many radiant celebrity guests.

As the process progressed, the awards were announced one by one.

Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor... Every time the winner's name was announced, it was accompanied by enthusiastic or restrained applause, hugs, and acceptance speeches from the audience.

I won't go into detail about who won the award; it wasn't a well-known actor, nor was it any TMI that needs to be explained.

The area of ​​the "DP" crew.

Kwon Heonhyuk sat in the "DP" crew area, leaning back in his chair with a relaxed posture, a polite but slightly aloof smile on his face, his eyes calmly following the progress on stage.

Koo Kyo-hwan, standing next to him, seemed much more engrossed, leaning slightly forward.

This time he nominated Best New Actor, a one-time honor that he certainly wants to win, even though he already won it at the Baeksang Arts Awards. Who would complain about having more?

As the stage lights refocused, host Jeon Hyun-moo unfolded the golden envelope in his hand and read aloud in a steady voice:
"Next up is the Best New Actress Award!"

The air below the stage seemed to freeze a little more. The cameras scanned the faces of the finalists with keen precision, capturing subtle changes in their expressions.

"And the winner is—"

Jun Hyun-moo deliberately dragged out his tone to create suspense.

"—Jung Ho-yeon, 'Squid Game'! Congratulations!"

There was warm applause from the audience.

The area where the "Squid Game" team was located erupted in cheers, and Zheng Haoyan went on stage to accept her award with a big smile on her face.

She was not selected at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but she won her first Best New Actress award at the inaugural Blue Dragon TV Awards.

That's the advantage of being the first one.

Zheng Haoyan excitedly went on stage and accepted the Azure Dragon sculpture that symbolized honor.

The camera focused on Kwon Heonhyuk for a few seconds.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk clapped, waved, and responded with a smile.

After all, he was also part of the Squid Game crew, but DP was his main character, so they sat separately.

Awards continued to be presented, and time passed amidst anticipation and applause.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk received a popularity award and gave a brief acceptance speech.

This is most likely the only award he won tonight.

The popularity award may not seem as important as other major awards in the public's mind, but in reality, winning the award is quite valuable.

The Popularity Award is one of the most prestigious award ceremonies in South Korea, and it is a well-recognized honor. Among so many artists in South Korea, very few can actually receive the Popularity Award, which is often considered a consolation prize.

As the stage lights shifted, the award winners walked onto the stage with excitement or emotion, their remarks ranging from humorous to sincere.

Finally, the atmosphere reached its climax.

The stage lights changed, and the background music became grand and suspenseful.

Jun Hyun-moo and Im Yoon-a stood side by side in the center of the stage once again, their smiles conveying the solemnity of a grand finale.

Jun Hyun-moo took a deep breath, his voice clearly carrying throughout the venue through the microphone: "Now, we've arrived at one of the most exciting moments of the evening. We're about to present the first Blue Dragon Drama Awards—Best Actor!"

The buzzing whispers in the room instantly subsided, and everyone's eyes were focused on the stage. Yoona, understanding the moment, gently swept her gaze across the audience: "This award is the highest recognition of an actor's outstanding performance in a work. Every nominee this year has contributed unforgettable screen images."

"Now, let's revisit these outstanding acting moments on the big screen."

The giant LED screen at the back of the stage lit up, and accompanied by captivating background music, highlights of the five Best Actor nominees were played in turn:

Lee Jung-jae (The Squid Game): His eyes, filled with the vicissitudes of life and the struggle for survival in a game of life and death, are brimming with complex human brilliance.

Kim Nam-gil (The People Who Decipher Evil): The book intertwines the professionalism of a criminal psychologist with the melancholy of inner trauma, creating a breathtaking effect.

Choi Min-sik (The King of Gamblers): The ruthless decisiveness and desperate situation of a casino tycoon, his powerful aura is so strong that it overflows the screen.

Kim Sung-cheol (The Chaser): The poignant and indomitable struggle of ordinary people against systemic corruption is extremely moving.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk (DP): Ahn Joon-ho's cold, repressed yet storm-ridden face, his determination and confusion when facing bullying and searching for deserters, and the moment when he was on the verge of collapse under oppression... the camera seems to penetrate the soul.

When Kwon Hyun-hyuk appeared on screen, the loudest applause and Koo Kyo-hwan's suppressed cheers rang out from the direction of the "DP" crew.

Kwon Heonhyuk himself remained calm, nodding slightly in the direction of the camera with just the right amount of humility and composure.

The video ended, and the music faded. Jun Hyun-moo's voice was solemn: "The nominees for Best Actor at the first Blue Dragon Drama Awards are these five outstanding actors. Each of their performances is of the highest caliber, making them the brightest stars in the drama industry this year!"

All eyes were on the host, waiting for the final result to be revealed.

Jun Hyun-moo accepted the final award envelope from the hostess. The entire audience seemed to hold their breath.

He slowly tore open the seal and took out the card with his final name printed on it.

Yoona leaned over for a glance, their eyes met, and they seemed to already know the outcome. Jun Hyun-moo took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping across the audience before finally settling in a certain direction, and announced in a steady and clear voice:

"The Best Actor award at the first Blue Dragon TV Drama Awards was..."

The suspense was so intense that you could hear a pin drop.

"—Lee Jung-jae, *Squid Game*! Congratulations, Mr. Lee Jung-jae!"

Thunderous applause and cheers instantly filled the venue! The camera immediately focused on Lee Jung-jae, and the entire "Squid Game" team stood up to congratulate him.

Lee Jung-jae, with the composure and excitement of a seasoned actor, embraced everyone around him.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk immediately stood up and gave Lee Jung-jae a heartfelt round of applause.

The cast and crew of "DP" naturally stood up and applauded in congratulations.

When Lee Jung-jae went on stage, he passed by Kwon Heon-hyuk, and the two shared a big hug, which was one of the ways they showed their friendship in front of the cameras.

"Congratulations, bro."

"I'll lend you some good words."

Lee Jung-jae, beaming with pride, said this with a smile before stepping onto the stage.

On stage, Lee Jung-jae delivered a composed speech, expressing his gratitude to the production team, his appreciation for his co-stars, and his appreciation for the award. During his expression of gratitude, his gaze swept across the audience, landing on the direction where Kwon Heon-hyuk was.

Suddenly, he was brought up.

Lee Jung-jae looked at the audience below, a relaxed smile on his face.

"Just before the awards ceremony started today, Xuanhe and I said this..."

"Congratulations in advance on winning the award."

A burst of relaxed laughter erupted from the audience, and the camera panned to his face.

There were even cheers.

Kwon Hyun-hyuk gave a thumbs-up to the camera. "I was a little incredulous at the time."

"I haven't received an award in a long time."

"In the end, Xuanhe convinced me that everything he said would come true."

When he finished speaking, the applause and cheers in the stadium grew even louder.

This statement is quite valuable.

Anyone can offer hindsight advice, but to make such a guarantee beforehand, especially since you were also a nominee, requires considerable frankness.

Lee Jung-jae's acceptance speech ended amidst Kwon Heon-hyuk's gentle gaze and the audience's good-natured laughter and applause.

As the stage lights shifted, hosts Jun Hyun-moo and Im Yoon-a regained control of the proceedings. Jun Hyun-moo's voice carried the solemnity of the ceremony's conclusion and anticipation for the final highlight: "Congratulations to Mr. Lee Jung-jae for delivering such a wonderful acceptance speech! Next, we will unveil the Best Actress award for tonight—an equally prestigious honor recognizing both acting skills and charisma!"

The large screen lit up again.

Kim Go-eun's "Beautiful Cells" is lively and delicate.

Kim Hye-soo's "Juvenile Court" is dignified and profound.

Kim Tae-ri's "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One" is full of passion and brilliance.

Han Shaoxi's "In My Name" is characterized by its broken yet resilient nature.

And Bae Doona's cool professionalism in "The Silent Sea".

Yoona accepted the gold envelope, elegantly opened it, and exchanged a confirming glance with Jun Hyun-moo. Jun Hyun-moo took a deep breath and clearly and forcefully announced the name: "The winner of the Best Actress award at the 1st Blue Dragon Drama Awards is—Kim Go-eun, 'Beautiful Cells'! Congratulations, Ms. Kim Go-eun!"

A burst of enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted instantly! The camera immediately captured Kim Go-eun's surprised yet elegant smile. She clasped her hands together in thanks to those around her, then stood up and hugged her fellow cast members.

She wore a beautifully tailored dress, exuding a gentle and charming aura, and her smile was especially radiant at that moment.

The two strongest performers among the 90s generation in Chungmuro ​​right now are Kim Go-eun and Kim Tae-ri, the Chungmuro ​​Double Kims.

Kim Tae-ri won Best Actress at the Baeksang Arts Awards, and Kim Go-eun won Best Actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards.

Overall, Kim Go-eun has a more obvious advantage, but before "The Tomb Raider," her box office and popularity were only average.

Amidst cheers and congratulations, as Kim Go-eun finished her speech and bowed as she left the stage, the background music returned to its majestic and uplifting tone.

Jun Hyun-moo and Im Yoon-a stood side by side once again, their faces beaming with the satisfaction of having successfully completed their mission.

"Congratulations to all the artists who won awards tonight," said Yoona, her voice filled with emotion.

"And once again, thank you to all the heroes in front of and behind the camera who have contributed to the Korean Wave drama industry!"

The two spoke at the same time in perfect unison, bringing the inaugural Qinglong TV Drama Awards to a perfect close:
"Let's meet again next year. The first Blue Dragon TV Drama Awards has now come to a successful conclusion. Thank you everyone, and good night."

The dazzling stage lights came on all at once for the last time, instantly illuminating the entire venue. The actors, directors, and producers in the audience stood up, smiling and applauding enthusiastically.

The awards ceremony concluded amidst applause, cheers, and farewells.

The lights inside the stadium were turned back on with a soft glow.

The first Qinglong Tournament concluded smoothly.

People began to leave their seats, either hugging and congratulating each other, or seeking out acquaintances to chat and take photos.

The noise gradually rose, filled with the relaxed and fluid feeling unique to the end of an industry event.

The crew members of "DP" surrounding Kwon Heon-hyuk also relaxed.

The atmosphere inside was relaxed and pleasant, and Lee Jung-jae, holding the Blue Dragon Drama Awards Best Actor trophy, the highest honor in television drama, beamed with excitement.

He strode towards the area where the "DP" crew was located, stopping directly in front of Kwon Heon-hyuk with a clear objective.

"Seonhyuk!" Lee Jung-jae's voice was loud and clear, filled with obvious joy. He held the trophy in one hand and patted Kwon Soeonhyuk's shoulder hard with the other.

“It’s over, let’s go celebrate.” The “we” that Lee Jung-jae mentioned was clearly a small celebratory circle centered around him.

A sincere smile immediately appeared on Quan Xuanhe's handsome face.

"Brother, congratulations, you deserve it. You are definitely the star of today's celebration banquet."

As the hustle and bustle of the awards ceremony gradually subsided, the neon lights of Paradise City in Jung-gu, Incheon, twinkled like stars in the summer night, and the air was filled with a celebratory atmosphere.

Lee Jung-jae, holding the Blue Dragon Drama Awards Best Actor trophy in one hand, smiled broadly and put his arm around Kwon Heon-hyuk's shoulder as the group entered a high-end private club.

The club's interior is decorated in a minimalist yet luxurious style, with soft lighting reflecting off the dark wood walls, and the air filled with the languid melodies of jazz and the refreshing aroma of fine champagne.

Lee Jung-jae was clearly very familiar with the place. As soon as he entered, he called the waiter to open the wine and raised his glass heartily: "I am the star today, but Hyunhyuk is my lucky star. He just won the Best Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, and today's Popularity Award proves his unstoppable momentum! Come on, let's toast to our 'national actor'!"

Everyone laughed and clinked glasses, and Kwon Hyun-hyuk smiled and nodded in response.

"Xuanhe, call your girlfriend over, otherwise... you might not be able to get home tonight."

Lee Jung-jae smiled with a knowing smile that every man understands.

Upon hearing this, Quan Xuanhe smacked his lips.

Half an hour later, the scene changed.

Amidst clinking glasses and laughter, Kim Jisoo, dressed in a simple black dress, with exquisite makeup yet a touch of casual ease, sat next to Kwon Heonhyuk.

She turned to look at Quan Xuanhe.

"again?"

"What should we do? You're my girlfriend on Chungmuro ​​Road now. I trust you more than those people whose background I don't know."

Quan Xuanhe nodded his chin at something not far away.

Almost everyone has a model by their side, who is definitely beautiful, has a great figure, and provides impeccable service.

But the key point is that Kwon Hyun-hyuk finds things dirty, and he's not so desperate as to be indiscriminate in his choice of food; he's still relatively clean-living.

"Tch, you only think of me on occasions like this?"

Upon hearing this, Kim Jisoo maintained a gentle smile on her face, but her words were anything but polite.

"Every girl is irreplaceable."

Kwon Hyun-hyuk casually put his arm around Kim Ji-soo's shoulder, his hand stroking her shoulder, and whispered in her ear.

Faced with Kwon Hyun-hyuk's intimate gesture, Kim Ji-soo merely glanced at him and said, "Hey, let go."

They said that, but their bodies were very obedient, showing no sign of resistance.

That's what she meant too; she's used to it.

And she was more accustomed to having power and influence than she had imagined.

(End of this chapter)