The 2008 Mnet 20’s Choice was held last night in Korea with aplomb, style, and outlandish performances.

 

Check out the results of who the 20’s chose as Korea’s next trendsetter: 


Actor Jang Geun Suk, who was the MC host of the night, started off the gala with his hot performance and owning the stage.

 

 

Hot new star
Shinee
The 5 boys crying tears of joy after winning the hot new star award for their exceptional debut this year.

 

Hot Sitcom Star

Baek Seung Hyun

Hot Cable Show

Infinity Girls (Muhan Girls) – MBC Everyone

Kim Shin Young expressed her deepest condolences for her friend, actor Lee Eon, who died in an unfortunate motorcyle accident two days ago. She accepts the “Hot Cable Show” award in memory of Lee Eon.

Lee Eon’s funeral was held at 5am (Korea Time) this morning, surrounded by friends and family. Gong Yoo, who is currently in military training, was able to leave temporarily to attend his friend’s funeral and can be seen leading the casket. Rest in peace, Lee Eon.

 

 

Hot Style Icon

Lee Hyori

She looks ebullient as she recieves the much deserved “Hot Style Icon” award.

 

 

Hot Sweet Music

SNSD – Kissing You

 

Hot Couple

Seo In Young & Crown J

The fashionable and explosive couple walked towards the stage holding hands. Seo In Young said, “ I’m happy to be getting this award with my husband.” Seo In Young looks beautiful in the metallic silver dress with pink chiffrons.

Hot Buzz Word

Crown J – “A!”

 

Adidas Original Hot Trend Musician

Big Bang

Sporting an afro, G-Dragon accepted the award saying, “Thank you for giving us so much love in such a short period of time.”

 

Hot Character Star

Junjin

Junjin accepted his award for his infamous “Justin Jinberlake” character. Ironically, some anti-fans had coined this term for him.

 

Hot Male Movie Star

Jang Geun Suk

(He knows he’s hot.)

 

Hot Female Movie Star

Kim Min Hee

 

Hot Global Star

Park Yong Ha

More well known in Japan than in Korea, Park Yong Ha reached out to his Korean fans this year with a stellar performance in the hit drama “On Air.

 

Hot Younger Boy

Yoo Seung Ho

Child star in cult drama “Tae Wang Sa Shingi” – played the younger version of Bae Young Joon’s role.

 

Hot School Girl

Sohee of Wonder Girls

SoHee is the hottest school girl in Korea.

 

Hot Online Song

Jewelry – One More Time

Jewelry said, “It’s nice to be up on stage and winning another award again.” Jewelry sweeped up the most music awards this year with a total of 8.

 

Hot CF Star

Lee Kwang Su & Hong In Yeong

 

Hot Club Music

Wonder Girls – So Hot

 

Hot Male Drama Star

Lee Bum Soo

“I’m unsure of how to repay this love,” said Lee Bum Soo, accepting this award for his powerful, emotional performance on 2008’s popular drama “On Air.”

 

Hot Female Drama Star

Kim Min Jung

Displaying her beautiful eye smiles, Kim Min Jung accepts her award for a stunning performance in 2008’s hit medical drama, “New Heart.”

 

Hot Fashionista

Ryu Seung Beom

Showing off his quirky nature, Ryu Seung Beom arrives as Dr. Tillmans. He looks scary.

 

Hot Performance Musician

Hyori

Overthrowing JYP in the last few hours of voting, Hyori shot to first place to capture the “Hot Performance Musician” award. U Go Girl!

 

Look forward to SYP’s coverage of Mnet 20’s Choice Hot Stages>>>>>>>>>>

Hot Stages

1. Kim Gun Mo & SNSD (KGM+SeoHyun played the piano) – Sweet 20

2. Big Bang & No Brain

3. Seo In Young & Shinee – Shiny Shoes

“Noona (Seo In Young) is so pretty.”

4. Um Jung Hwa & Hyori – 20 Years Later

5. Junjin & Wonder Girls – Runway

6. Park Ji Hwan & Ga In (Brown Eyed Girls) & Lee Bum Soo – Sweet Memories

Source: soompi, mnet, Newsen, Naver

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