Gu Seong Hwan Praises Lee Joo Seung for Donating 100 Million Won Prize Money

Actor Gu Seong Hwan has expressed deep respect by publicly supporting the good deeds of his close colleague, actor Lee Joo Seung. He offered sincere applause for Lee Joo Seung's decision to donate the entire 100 million won prize money, which he won by winning a director survival program, to single-parent families.

On the 4th, Gu Seong Hwan shared an article regarding Lee Joo Seung's donation news through his SNS, starting with, "I just can't help but brag about this."

He continued to show his affection, writing, "My younger brother Joo Seung took on the roles of scriptwriting and directing himself to claim the final victory, and he donated the entire 100 million won prize to single-parent families. He is a kind person, a great writer, and an excellent director; he is truly amazing and wonderful these days. Respect."

Gu Seong Hwan's post went beyond simple congratulations, drawing warm reactions by conveying the pride and respect he feels for a colleague he has worked with for a long time.

Lee Joo Seung became the winner of the 100 million won prize by taking the final victory in 'Director's Arena,' a program co-produced by ENA and Lifetime that concluded on the 3rd.

'Director's Arena' is a director survival variety show that tests short-drama production capabilities, where participants compete in creative abilities by performing planning, scriptwriting, and directing for their own works.

In this project, Lee Joo Seung completed his work by taking on not only acting but also scriptwriting, directing, and the lead role, ultimately securing the final victory by having his creativity and directing skills recognized.

Immediately after his win, he shared his thoughts through his SNS, saying, "I have become the final winner after taking on the roles of scriptwriter, director, and lead actor in the director survival show 'Director's Arena.' I think it's the first time in my life I've taken first place, so I am so happy."

He then credited the production team that completed the work with him, stating, "I am sincerely grateful to the PD, assistant director, cinematographer, lighting director, and all the actors and staff, including actress Yoon So-yi, who excellently filled in for an lacking director."

In particular, Lee Joo Seung expanded the meaning of his award into social sharing by deciding to donate the entire 100 million won prize money to single-parent families. His decision to return the fruits of his creative activities to neighbors in need is receiving a positive response from many colleagues and fans.

Gu Seong Hwan and Lee Joo Seung are actors who have maintained a friendship for a long time, having appeared together on MBC's 'I Live Alone,' showing a natural friendship and friendly chemistry. The two, who have consistently maintained a close relationship both on and off-screen, are familiar to viewers.

With this donation, the public message of support sent by Gu Seong Hwan is drawing attention as an example of celebrating a colleague's achievement and spreading positive influence. In particular, as Lee Joo Seung has proven new possibilities beyond being an actor to becoming a screenwriter and director, combined with his social contribution, expectations for his future activities are high.