Actor Chu Young-woo proved his rising-star power at the 2025 Asia Artist Awards (AAA), taking home two major trophies and delivering one of the night’s most viral moments.
On December 6 at the Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan, Chu Young-woo was honored with both the Icon Award and the Best Actor Award, securing an impressive two-crown achievement.
The actor expressed his gratitude, saying,
“Receiving such meaningful awards at the ceremony’s 10th anniversary makes this even more special. I’m deeply thankful to Fuchu (my fandom) for their constant support. I’ll continue working hard as an actor.”
A Show-Stealing Surprise With Yena
One of the night’s biggest highlights came during Yena’s performance of “I Hate Being Nice”, where Chu Young-woo made an unexpected appearance.
His theatrical entrance and the now-famous “umbrella ending moment”, where he joined Yena for a dramatic closing pose, triggered explosive reactions both in the stadium and online. Fans called it one of AAA 2025’s most memorable stages.
In a following interview, Chu impressed again by singing a short rendition of IU’s “Love Wins All,” earning loud cheers for his soft, emotional vocals.
A Breakout Year of Success
2025 has been a landmark year for Chu Young-woo. Beginning with JTBC’s “The Tale of Lady Ok-ssi,”.
Playing diverse roles — even taking on dual characters — Chu showcased his expanded acting range and rising maturity as a performer.
Upcoming Film Debut
Chu Young-woo will also meet audiences through his first-ever film, “Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight,” set to premiere on December 24, just in time for Christmas Eve.
As AAA 2025 proved, Chu Young-woo’s momentum is only getting stronger, and expectations for his 2026 activities continue to soar.