[Exclusive]Lim Yoon-ah, "Special Bond with 'AAA': Attended Half the Ceremonies Over 10 Years... 'Grand Prize' Holds Deep Meaning" [Interview ①]

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Girls' Generation member and actress Lim Yoon-ah has proven her status as a bona fide "box office queen" by simultaneously dominating both television screens and movie theaters in 2025. Having showcased limitless transformations in every project, Lim Yoon-ah has now solidified her unique position as an irreplaceable leading actress.

Lim Yoon-ah led the box office success of the tvN drama "The Tyrant's Chef," which concluded in September last year, by playing the title role of Yeon Ji-young. "The Tyrant's Chef" not only ranked first in viewership among mini-series aired in 2025 but also topped the Netflix Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) category for two consecutive weeks, sparking a global phenomenon.

Her performance on the big screen was equally dazzling. In the film "The Devil Came to My House," released in August last year, Lim Yoon-ah played the role of Jung Sun-ji, earning critical acclaim and audience praise simultaneously through her bold visual transformation and three-dimensional emotional acting.

These dazzling achievements culminated in a major milestone. On December 6 last year at the Kaohsiung National Stadium, Lim Yoon-ah swept three awards at the "10th Anniversary Asia Artist Awards 2025" ('10th Anniversary AAA 2025'), including the Grand Prize "AAA Female Actor of the Year," the "AAA Best Artist Award," and the "AAA Asia Star Award," becoming a triple crown winner.

Lim Yoon-ah's bond with "AAA" is both deep and special. She has been with "AAA" since its inception in 2016, continuing through 2017, 2018, 2019, and again in 2025, the 10th anniversary year.

In a recent meeting with StarNews, Lim Yoon-ah expressed a sense of familiarity with "AAA" akin to family. "They have always been magnificent, but the 10th anniversary made the event feel even more grand," she said. "I remember attending half of the ceremonies over the past 10 years. That's why I genuinely wanted to offer my heartfelt congratulations. That's why I really wanted to say 'Happy 10th Anniversary' during my acceptance speech. It made me feel even closer to them," she smiled.

The meaning of the awards she received at this ceremony, where she holds such special affection, was even more profound. "I've never received such a prestigious award while working on a project," Lim Yoon-ah said, expressing her pride. "Especially with the 'AAA' Grand Prize now added to my list of accolades." She also shared that receiving the "Asia Star Award," a popularity award, held special significance for her. "A popularity award should truly reflect popularity, right?" she said. "I sometimes worry that after taking a break and returning, things might have changed, yet I keep receiving popularity awards. I am grateful to my fans," she revealed.

During her acceptance speech at Lim Yun-a-neun (수상), she expressed her gratitude in fluent Chinese. Regarding this, Lim Yoon-ah shared a behind-the-scenes detail: "I was so nervous that my hands and voice were trembling uncontrollably." She then shyly added, "I feel a bit of regret that I could have done better if I had been less nervous."

She also used this opportunity to convey her sincere feelings to her fans, which she had not been able to express before. "I am always happy and grateful. However, I haven't always been able to express my gratitude," she said. "I am thankful that this opportunity allowed me to say 'thank you'."

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