Lee Jun-hyeok, a Choice Beyond Striker

Actor Lee Jun-hyeok won two awards at the '10th Asia Artist Awards 2025' (AAA 2025): Best Artist and AAA 10 Legendary Actor. He has been expanding his boundaries by showcasing transformations that transcend genres in various works, including the movie 'The King and the Man' and the series 'Lady Dua'.

Lee Jun-hyeok attended the AAA ceremony for the first time in two years and expressed his affection, saying, "This is the awards ceremony that has given me the most awards in my life." Regarding standing in the center of a stage with 50,000 spectators, he said, "​It was so difficult I could barely breathe," revealing that his personality makes it hard for him to be the center of attention.

Regarding the 'Angtal Challenge,' which became a hot topic at the awards ceremony, he laughed and said, "It reminded me of nightmares from my school days, worrying about being called on by the teacher," and expressed gratitude for the atmosphere of understanding towards diverse people now.

Lee Jun-hyeok made a special appearance in the movie 'The King and the Man,' which surpassed 6 million viewers. He stated, "'The Roundup: No Way Out' is a turning point in my life," and expressed relief that 'The King and the Man' is receiving positive reviews despite the difficulties in the film industry. He revealed that he feels more rewarded by "​seeing my colleagues smile" than by box office success.

Regarding his portrayal of the real historical figure Geumseongdaegun, Lee Jun-hyeok said he "focused on cinematic fantasy" due to a lack of available material. He expressed regret at not being able to see the performances of other actors on set at the time, adding, "​It's a great regret that I couldn't act together with them."