Namgoong Min’s Likely Daesang at the MBC 2021 Year End Drama Awards Now in Question After Junho’s Performance in The Red Sleeve Cuff Gains Momentum

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• If Lee Jong Seok can win Daesang at MBC, why can't Junho. He deserves it. Not only for TRS being highly rated but based on his amazing performance.

  Over at SBS, Honey Lee will likely win Daesanf. As for KBS, it could be one of the veterab actors from weekend dramas.

• Earlier articles said it was between NGM and LSY. But now Jun Ho is being thrown into the mix. I've personally been rooting for Lee Deok Hwa because he was just phenomenal in TRS. They're all worthy. This one is hard. But if I was forced to choose only one, I'd give it to NGM. The man hard-carried The Veil on those bulky shoulders and made it worth watching to the end, despite how mediocre the drama was overall.

  • I watched it first for Lee Se-young but nah her performance is lacking in many ways. But for sure she can win a Best Actress award no doubt.

• Why not considered Le Se Young ? She deserve it too. or does Daesang has only for man?

  • She is a contender. It was between her and NGM from the early reports I read. K-ent is now adding Jun Ho to the list.

  • Junho is clearly the standout. Is there a quota for women?

• Someone kindly enlighten me. I know Daesang is the highest acting honor. But is it something you win after * one * brilliant performance or something you win after consistently delivering great performances. Not trying to shade anyone, I swear. I'm genuinely curious and looking for a thoughtful discussion.

  • The Daesang is for the respective year, so yes, if there is one brilliant performance it's enough to win the Daesang. It's not a lifetime achievement award. I hope this helps.

    • Oh okay, I see. Thank you, Sila.

• Personally, my favourite MBC drama was On the Verge of Insanity and I would have chosen Jung Jae-Young and Moon So-Ri.

  I didn't specially like The Veil, in the same style, Awaken was better for me. And I prefered his acting in Awaken.

  Junho is great in Red Sleeves, even if I think the story is disapointing. His scenes with his grandfather were the best, better than the romance.

• Nam Goong Min deserves it more because of his excellent acting. He's worthy to be praised. And the fact that RS has not finished yet its run in MBC.

• The others are good. But NGM is stellar and superior. He's my choice for the win.

• I would've said NGM, if I haven't watch Red Sleeve. But having watched and loved it to bits, I can see why Junho deserves the Daesang too, even if he is less experienced compared to NGM. His diction, minute expressions, everything is perfect and more. The irony that these two were once 'Best Couple', over at KBS. One thing for sure, whoever wins Daesang, be it NGM, Junho or LSY, they definitely deserve it.. this is a very close competition with deserving contestants..

• It will be NGM or LJH n LSY sharing daesang. But I guess NGM will get it. LJH and LSY will win best actor/actress and best couple. Both of them are really so good in Red sleeve.. but NGM carried the first fri-sat drama on MBC well and his performance was also superb.

• Early ywars in kdrama watching experience, I always had some gripe over drama awards. It always feels like a participations/appreciation thing than the talent and acting per se.
  But over the years, I have come to terms with it.

  For performance alone, the daesang should probably go to Namgoong Min. Not only for the dedication to build his body up for the role but for the sheer performance he displayed for The Viel. He was just phenomenal.
  2nd choice would be the whole TRS team. I know this cant be done, but the reason why the drama is highly rates is not just one entity. Its that collective high performing cohesiveness of acting, directing, narrative, supporting cast, chemistry, cinematography. Everything is like a well oiled machine in TRS nation.

  Lee Seyoung taking home the trophy would also be such an amazing thing. I'd probably cry once she takes it and makes a speech. She is I think the most senior (compared to NGM and LJH) with 25 years of acting experience since she was a child. She grown up acting and is learned and mature through experience over the years. and she has shown that in her performance as DI. She makes DI such an enigma yet a compelling and complicated FL. Watching her just makes for such great masterclass in emoting with the use of eyes and facial expression.
  Personally I would really love to have Lee Junho get that daesang in his hands. And the fact that he is getting acknowledge as makinh his San/jeongjo his own and not paling in comparisons to other who came before him who played the King Jeongjo speaks a lot. Frankly I am loving his version the best.
  And to be the first ever idol to get that win would be am accomplishment and fruition of all the hardwork and effort he has put in his craft.

  It seems like I can't make up my mind. And yeah that is probably right. Either one getting it would make me happy all the same...

  The most important part would probably what project will come next for them. And would likely be most anticipated part.