Kim Ji-hoon Wins Top Acting Award at Golden Cinematography Awards for 'My Dearest'

Actor Kim Ji-hoon has been honored with the Top Acting Award in the Drama category at the 45th Golden Cinematography Awards. The prestigious ceremony took place on July 2nd at the CG Art Hall in the Construction Center, Gangnam, Seoul.

Kim Ji-hoon received the award for his role in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'My Dearest' ('Gui-gung'). The drama, which concluded in June, is a fantasy romantic comedy centered around a shaman, Yeo-ri, who rejects her destiny, and an Imugi named Kang-cheol trapped in her first love, Yun-gap's body. Together, they confront an eight-legged ghost harboring a grudge against the royal family, leading to a chaotic entanglement of bodies and souls.

In the series, Kim Ji-hoon portrayed King Lee-jeong, a versatile monarch who dreams of a prosperous nation. He skillfully navigated the character's transformations, from a devoted husband and father to the embodiment of the eight-legged ghost, showcasing a wide range of acting prowess that spanned across genres. His performance was instrumental in driving viewership ratings and elevating the overall quality of the production, earning him widespread acclaim.

Following his win, Kim Ji-hoon expressed his gratitude, stating, "It's been a long time since I've received such a significant award, so I'm very nervous and happy. Many emotions are crossing my mind." He continued, "I am deeply thankful to Director Yoon Sung-sik and Writer Yoon Soo-jung, who worked on 'My Dearest' with me. I am so grateful that they entrusted me with the role without much explanation when I was cast."

Kim Ji-hoon, known for his commitment to growth and avoiding stagnation in his acting career, has consistently challenged himself with diverse projects and genres since his debut in the 2002 drama 'Loving You'. He solidified his reputation as a genre actor with his chilling portrayal of a psychopath serial killer in 'Flower of Evil'. Furthermore, his award-winning performance in 'My Dearest', alongside notable roles in 'Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area', 'Love to Hate You', 'Ballerina', and 'Death's Game', has consistently led to critical praise and audience adoration.

This year also marks his successful Hollywood debut in the Amazon Prime series 'Butterfly', breaking boundaries across genres, characters, and nationalities. As a prominent face of K-content, Kim Ji-hoon's future endeavors are attracting global attention.

Currently, Kim Ji-hoon can be seen in the Netflix variety show 'Crime Scene Zero' and has several upcoming dramas, including 'Dear X', 'Mischievous Love', and 'May All Wishes Come True'.

Netizens are flooding social media with congratulatory messages, saying things like, "Kim Ji-hoon truly deserves this! His acting is always top-notch," "I loved 'My Dearest', he was award-worthy from the start," and "We'll continue to support you! An actor we can always trust."