Ahn Eun-Jin, Namkoong Min (Photo Credit: The Chosunilbo JNS | Imazins via Getty Images)

My Dearest Actors Namkoong Min & Ahn Eun-Jin Win Top Honors at Grimae Awards 2023

My Dearest is one of the top-rated K-dramas that ended last week. And, its lead actors, Namkoong Min, and Ahn Eun-Jin, recently won top honors at the Grimae Awards 2023.

The 2023 Grimae Awards was held on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in Seoul. This award ceremony honors directors and actors (chosen by a panel of directors).

This year, My Dearest topped the winners’ list. Namkoong Min won the Best Actor Male Award and Ann Eun-Jin swept the Best Actor Female Award for the K-drama that also bagged honors in other categories.

Grimae Awards 2023: How many awards did My Dearest win?

The 2023 Grimae Awards was held on Wednesday and the team of My Dearest took home multiple awards. The K-drama won five awards under the category of actors, directors, and lighting. Take a look at the winners’ list for My Dearest here:

  • Grand Prize (Daesang): My Dearest
  • Best Actor Award (Male): Namkoong Min
  • Best Actor Award (Female): Ahn Eun-Jin
  • Directing Award: Kim Seong-Yong, Cheon Su-Jin
  • Lighting Award: Kwon Min-Gu

In the acceptance speech, Namkoong Min said, “I think it’s been around 24 years since I’ve been standing in front of the camera. As time passes, I really feel the importance of the filming and lighting directors.” He further expressed his gratitude for his fellow cast members and crew.

Ahn Eun-Jin, in her acceptance speech, said, “Before starting [to film] My Dearest, it was a very difficult project I had a lot of concerns about. However, when I arrived on set, that all became resolved. I filmed while relying on the directors as well as all the staff on set.” She also thanked her co-star Namkoong Min.

The MBC K-drama was the story of two star-crossed lovers — Lee Jang-Hyun and Yoo Gil-Chae. The show had a happy and emotional ending. My Dearest Part 2 finale achieved a personal best rating of 12.9 percent. Viewers can watch both parts on Viki.

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