Lee Soo-ji Wins the Impact Award at The Awards...Surprising Transformation into Ham Buggy During Acceptance Speech

Lee Soo-ji proved her status as a leading entertainer once again by winning an award at the ‘2nd The Awards (D AWARDS with upick)’.

According to her agency CP Entertainment on the 12th, Lee Soo-ji embraced the ‘Impact Award’ trophy given to rising stars who will play a key role in global K-content at the ‘2nd The Awards (D AWARDS with upick)’ held on the 11th (Wednesday) at Korea University Hwa-jeong Gymnasium in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul.

On that day, Lee Soo-ji expressed her gratitude, saying, “I am thankful to receive the ‘Impact Award’, but I also find myself pondering what kind of impact I will show this year. I would like to thank everyone who supports my channel 'Hot Issue Ji'.” She then transformed into her alter ego rapper Ham Buggy and surprised the audience with a live performance that captured everyone's attention.

This award is a recognition of Lee Soo-ji's unique influence, having actively participated across various channels such as OTT, YouTube, and broadcasting, and it has been evaluated that she has clearly established her presence even in the global K-content flow beyond the domestic scene. Following her award, Lee Soo-ji was also selected as one of the notable figures in various fields such as drama, entertainment, musicals, sports, and creators, captivating the public's attention as an award presenter. In particular, the ‘The Awards’ is a ceremony that honors individuals who have shown influence in popular culture over the year, which raises expectations for Lee Soo-ji's activities this year even more.

Recognized as a key figure in global K-content, Lee Soo-ji is expected to continue her trend of success by expanding her activities in 2026, following her explosive performance last year.