Rising Star Choo Young-woo Wins Rookie Award at the 16th Korea Drama Awards

Actor Choo Young-woo has added another rookie award trophy to his collection.

On the 11th, Choo Young-woo won the rookie award at the '16th Korea Drama Awards' held at the Gyeongnam Culture and Arts Center in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do for his roles in JTBC's 'The Lady in Dignity' and tvN's 'Daeung and Seon-nyeo'.

The 'Korea Drama Awards' is the main event of the '2025 Korea Drama Festival', recognizing 92 dramas (with source data provided by Flexon) that aired in Korea over the past year, along with the actors and production teams.

Upon receiving the rookie award, Choo Young-woo expressed, "I am truly happy to receive such a meaningful award for my two beloved works, 'The Lady in Dignity' and 'Daeung and Seon-nyeo'. I would like to thank everyone who has shown love and support for Seung-hwi, Yoon-gyeom, and Daeung and Bong-soo. I will work harder to become a wonderful actor who can repay you with good performances and great works."

Choo Young-woo has emerged as a popular actor with both public appeal and buzz, successfully leading projects from JTBC's 'The Lady in Dignity' to the Netflix series 'Severe Trauma Center', 'Square', and tvN's 'Daeung and Seon-nyeo'.

In particular, Choo Young-woo has proven his wide acting spectrum by taking on dual roles in 'The Lady in Dignity' and 'Daeung and Seon-nyeo'. His continuous challenges in acting and diverse portrayals have drawn attention to his future endeavors.

Meanwhile, Choo Young-woo recently held a successful solo fan meeting '2025 Choo Young-woo Asia Fan Meeting Tour: Who is Choo?' in Seoul and Bangkok. From filmography talks to singing and performances, he has showcased his various charms, garnering intense interest from global fans. Choo Young-woo is set to continue meeting fans in major Asian cities such as Taipei, Osaka, and Tokyo.