Jung Il-woo Wins 'Movie and Broadcasting Cultural Exchange Artist' Award at Weibo Thailand

Jung Il-woo attended the '2026 Weibo Gala Cultural Exchange Night · Thailand (2026 WEIBO GALA)' held on the 8th at Paragon Hall in Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand, where he received the 'Weibo Thailand Movie and Broadcasting Cultural Exchange Artist of the Year' award and shared his thoughts. Provided by Galaxy Corporation

Galaxy Corporation announced on August 11 that actor Jung Il-woo received the Movie and Broadcasting Cultural Exchange Artist award at an event hosted by China's social networking service, Weibo, in Thailand.

Jung Il-woo attended the '2026 WEIBO GALA Cultural Exchange Night · Thailand (2026 WEIBO GALA)' held on August 8 at Paragon Hall in Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand, where he received the 'Weibo Thailand Movie and Broadcasting Cultural Exchange Artist of the Year' award.

The event, organized by Weibo for the Asian market, was attended by actors and singers from China and Thailand as well as representatives from local broadcasters and entertainment agencies. Jung Il-woo was the only Korean artist to receive an award at the event.

Jung Il-woo has been actively working in Thailand for years. In 2016, he became the first Korean actor to play the leading male role in the Thai drama 'Love & Lies'.

His works, including the sitcom 'High Kick!', and the dramas 'My Fair Lady', 'Moon Embracing the Sun', and 'Cinderella and Four Knights', have also been introduced to Chinese viewers.

This year, Jung Il-woo was also recognized with the title of 'Asia-Pacific Economic, Trade and Cultural Exchange Ambassador'. His agency explained that his extensive activities in various Asian regions, including Korea, China, and Thailand, contributed to this recent award.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Jung Il-woo's debut. He has been active in dramas, movies, and theater since he gained fame with the sitcom 'High Kick!' in 2006.

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