Tanks a lot ¡¡¡

Hello~I'm not very good at English, but I'll try to write a translation.

Thank you. I think I was lucky this time. I attended this event in its first year, and I also gave an award back then. Over these eight years, I’ve been nominated five times, but I’ve never won. Still, I was happy. Fans would joke that I was going just to be a "shuttle for awards" or "applause shuttle" and wonder why I was smiling so much. But I genuinely enjoyed it. There’s only one festival left where musical actors can gather and enjoy themselves together. Being able to participate in such an event itself has always been a great joy and honor for me. And now, to actually receive an award, I am very grateful. I learned a lot while performing in "The Phantom of the Opera." Like Ho-young, I started as the oldest Phantom in Korea and still hold that title. Even now, I am performing in Daegu, rowing and running on the ceiling while shooting a distorted love. It's been about ten years since I last won an award, so I’m not quite sure what to say. I started in Busan, where I remember talking to Lina, who handled my costumes, and Yeonwoo, who managed all my special effects makeup and hair during quick changes. I told them, "Guys, this work is truly a masterpiece. I’m really happy right now." Up until yesterday, I’ve performed 98 shows. There are only a few left, but I think I’ve carried that same heart from Seoul to Daegu. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank S&CO, the overseas production RUG, and Mr. Webber and Mr. Mackintosh for allowing me to stand on stage as the Phantom. It feels a bit awkward to say this in front of my seniors, but I’ve now reached my mid-40s. It’s been 24 years since my debut. What I realized while performing in this work is that if you keep pushing forward, enduring the pain, you might not move a whole step, but at least half a step forward. That gave me a bit more confidence. To all the audience who loved "The Phantom of the Opera," the company that created it, and all our precious staff, I am deeply grateful. To my Christines, Jisoo and Eunhye, who didn’t win an award today, to our Raoul, Geon-ha and Won-geun, to our Carlotta, Yeong-seok senior, Sang-jun hyung, A-seon nuna, and all our actors, and to our music director, Yang Ju-in, who grabbed me by the collar and told me, "Jo Seung-woo, do your own thing. Don’t try to imitate others. Just follow me," thank you for bringing me this far. I’m sorry to go on, but there’s something important I want to say. I debuted in September 2000 with the musical "Yi Hyeong-je" at a theater company called Hakchon. At that time, I learned so much there, and even as a 21-year-old who knew nothing, I deeply cherished the beauty and emotion the stage could offer. Hakchon was my learning ground, my home, my most precious space to meet the audience, and my place of memories. However, it is about to close after 33 years. Director Kim Min-ki is my teacher, father, friend, and closest colleague. He is currently fighting an illness. I hope you can pray for him. I wish to work on a project with him again. I dedicate the honor of this award to Hakchon and Mr. Kim Min-ki. Thank you.

@@demonichs Thank you so much for your kindness and effort.