"I will repay you with a good film": Yoo Hae-jin shares acceptance speech after receiving Presidential Commendation, makes no mention of 'The Assassin(s)' [Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards]

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Actor Yoo Hae-jin shared his acceptance remarks for receiving the Presidential Commendation. However, he did not mention the film 'The Assassin', which has recently been at the center of controversy.

Yoo attended the 2026 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards ceremony held on the afternoon of the 29th at the Haerom Theater of the National Theater in Jung-gu, Seoul.

On that day, Yoo received the Presidential Commendation at the 2026 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards.

Yoo stated in his acceptance speech, "Thank you. This is truly a great honor, and I am grateful. I believe my ability to receive this award was largely due to 'The King's Warden.'"

He added, "The only way I can repay you is by delivering works like 'The King's Warden' and other good films. I will do my best. Thank you."

Yoo appeared in the film 'The King's Warden', which was released in February last year. The work surpassed 16 million viewers.

Meanwhile, Yoo also appeared in 'The Assassin', which was released on September 23 last year. However, after the film's release, some groups protested, claiming it distorted history, and far-right groups even held a rally in front of lead actor Yoo Hae-jin's home.

In response, Yoo's side requested personal protection from the police. The police provided Yoo with a smartwatch, registered him in the 112th emergency system, and strengthened patrols around his residence. The police lifted the personal protection measures in mid-October this year.

This ceremony drew attention as it marked Yoo's first public appearance after his personal protection was lifted.

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