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IU Wins Best Actress at Blue Dragon Awards and Thanks Fans with Her Speech
Korean singer and actress IU had a night to remember at the 2025 Blue Dragon Series Awards, held on July 20 in Incheon. She took home some of the night’s biggest honors and left a strong impression on fans and industry insiders with her sincere and moving speech.
IU won Best Actress for her performance in the Netflix series When Life Gives You Tangerines, a drama that has received wide praise since its release. This marks her first time winning in this major acting category and further proves her strength not just as a musician but also as a serious actress. She also received the Popularity Award, which was determined by fan votes.
During her speech, IU reflected on the deep meaning behind the series and the characters. She said it was a project she would forever be proud of and paid tribute to the fictional people she brought to life, saying they represented boldness, dreams, and courage. Her message was heartfelt and emotional, which caused applause and even tears from some in the audience.
IU wasn’t the only winner from When Life Gives You Tangerines, the show also won the Grand Prize (Daesang) and Best Supporting Actress for Yeom Hye-ran. Actor Park Bo-gum accepted the Daesang on behalf of the production team. Meanwhile, Ju Ji-hoon won Best Actor for his role in The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, which also earned the award for Best Drama.
Nigerian pastor Dolapo Lawal spoke on the reality of living abroad and what people do not see online.
He shared the insight that many Nigerians who relocate to other countries mainly move there for survival and not necessarily for wealth.
“How many people you know that are in the UK who are billionaires? They go there to survive. They don’t go there to be rich. All of them are going there to do care jobs. They’re going there to survive.”
He then shared that it is better to be a billionaire in Nigeria and stated that success can sometimes come easier at home than relocating abroad.
Sandra has spoken out and broken her silence on the alleged affair involving Chike. She shared that she was faithful throughout her marriage and claimed that only Frank Edoho cheated.
Sandra revealed that Frank allegedly cheated multiple times and even claimed that a particular woman was frequently seen around their home, stating that he was definitely involved with her.
She also stated that she has evidence against Frank, including receipts from hotels and places where he allegedly met with his dates.
Popular singer Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy have reportedly released “Daidia,” a song linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
It was also noted that the two artists are expected to perform during the event, and the song for the occasion has now been released.
This will not be the first time Shakira will perform for the World Cup. Whenever her name is mentioned, many people remember “Waka Waka,” the iconic World Cup song released for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place from June 11, 2026, to July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Many fans are already excited and cannot wait to see the live performance on the big stage.
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