Lee Junyoung faced an awkward moment at the Blue Dragon Series Awards after mistakenly going up to accept a popularity award that wasn’t his.
When the winner was announced, actor Lee Jun Hyuk‘s name was called. However, Junyoung seemed unsure if the award was meant for him. Encouraged to go on stage, he accepted the trophy, unaware the real winner was Jun Hyuk.
As IU made her way to the stage, Junyoung realized the mix-up and walked back down, confused. He quickly returned the trophy to Lee Jun Hyuk, who was the actual recipient.
The clip of the mishap went viral, sparking laughter and a flood of memes online. Fans couldn’t get over the cringe-worthy but hilarious moment.
Some fans criticized the MCs for mispronouncing the winner’s name and allowing the confusion, calling it “disrespectful” to both actors.
MC should’ve be careful when announcing names of the winner. This kind of mistake is dumb and its pretty disrespectful for both of the actors. How did you not even tell him it was NOT his award that he had to check it and give the trophy himself to the other actor?
— 97✭ (@junyoungies)
Even Korean netizens shared their secondhand embarrassment.
I couldn’t handle watching something like that. If I were there, I’d have gone straight home. Argh.
What are we gonna do about this… LOL. Please let his name trend, someone;;;
I got so embarrassed for them I turned the TV off LOL
Despite the confusion, Junyoung’s humble reaction won over hearts across social media. Fans are still buzzing about the most memorable moment of the awards night.
