Ju Ji-hoon Clinches Best Actor Award at Seoul Drama Awards for 'Emergency Deck'

Actor Ju Ji-hoon has been honored with the Best Actor award at the 20th Seoul International Drama Awards 2025. His captivating performance in the Netflix series 'Emergency Deck' earned him the award in the K-Drama category, marking his third major win this year following the Baeksang Arts Awards and the Blue Dragon Series Awards.

During his acceptance speech, Ju Ji-hoon expressed his gratitude, stating, "We always work hard with the hope that viewers will find enjoyment in the series, and I thank those who watched it with pleasure." He also extended his deepest appreciation to the medical professionals working tirelessly in emergency trauma centers, acknowledging their vital contributions. He did not forget to thank the entire staff who worked alongside him, especially director Lee Do-yoon, for his leadership under challenging circumstances.

In 'Emergency Deck,' Ju Ji-hoon portrayed the genius surgeon Baek Kang-hyuk, a role for which he has been widely praised for creating an irreplaceable character. By blending fantastical elements with realistic details, his performance deeply immersed viewers and was instrumental in the show's popularity, leading to multiple accolades.

Ju Ji-hoon is currently filming his next project, 'The Remarried Empress' for Disney+, and continues to actively engage in global activities. The Seoul International Drama Awards 2025 ceremony will also be broadcast on SBS TV on the 3rd at 6 PM.

Korean netizens reacted overwhelmingly positively, with comments such as "Ju Ji-hoon's acting is truly insane," "He IS Baek Kang-hyuk from 'Emergency Deck'!", and "This is Ju Ji-hoon's year. Looking forward to his next project too," showing their enthusiastic support for his performance and awards.