Alan Kim’s Emotional Acceptance Speech for Best Young Actor at 2021 Critics Choice Awards Wins Twitter
The night’s big winner! Alan Kim took home the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Young Actor on Sunday, and with it he also won over everyone watching at home.
The 8-year-old star of Minari was awarded the honor during the virtual ceremony, and appeared in a full tuxedo to accept the award over video chat.
However, despite being seeming precociously prepared for the big event, when he actually won, he couldn’t hold back his tears of joy and excitement.
“I’d like to thank the critics who voted, and my family,” Kim said before breaking down into tears. He apologized for crying before forcing out his list of people to thank from between sobs, before sharing that he hopes to be in other movies in the future.
The genuine and deeply emotional moment was one of the highlights of the night, and one of the most endearing acceptances speeches in recent memory.
Viewers watching at home couldn’t help but marvel at Kim’s tearful speech, and took to Twitter to cheer him on and celebrate his exciting victory.
