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Korean multihyphenate Jang Na Ra claimed the coveted Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards , marking her first top acting honor in a remarkable 23-year career.
The star-studded ceremony, held at the SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Seoul, on December 21st, saw Jang take home the night’s highest honor for her compelling portrayal of divorce attorney Cha Eun Kyung in the hit series Good Partner .
Fighting back tears during her acceptance speech, Jang shared, “It seems like all the amazing moments in my life happen at SBS. True to the drama’s title, I was able to hold this Grand Prize trophy because I met such good partners.” The emotional actress gave special recognition to her co-star Nam Ji Hyun, stating, “Nam Ji Hyun made so many things possible. She was a blessing to both the drama and me.”
In a moment of candid reflection, she continued, “Actually, I realized this quite late in my career—I wish I had known earlier—but it’s such a miracle that people I’ve never met face-to-face show their love for me and watch our drama. As I get older, I’ve come to understand this, and I feel both grateful and sorry.” She concluded with a heartfelt promise: “I want to remain an actor that people are curious about. I will truly work hard, very hard.”
This victory cements Jang’s position in Korean entertainment history as the first star to achieve grand prizes in both year-end drama and music awards. She previously won the Grand Prize at the 2002 MBC Music Festival and KBS Music Awards.
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