Akanishi Jin, a singer and actor formerly of KAT-TUN, shared a tribute to his late co-star Nakamura Yuri after winning the Asia Star Award at the Seoul Drama Awards 2026 on October 8, 2026. He posted the photo on his personal account on October 9, with the caption "I hope it reaches Yuri too."

What was the award for?

Akanishi Jin received the Asia Star Award for his work in the Netflix series Anonymous Lovers. Nakamura Yuri appeared in the same drama, and the two were pictured smiling together during filming. The photo shared with the award image shows the pair side by side.

What did Akanishi Jin say about the ceremony?

Akanishi said he had been sitting with his legs crossed for a long time. When he stood up to greet people, his left leg went numb, and he shifted his weight to his right leg to hide it. He said his right leg trembled throughout his acceptance speech, but added that he was happy and it was fine.

How did fans react?

Fans offered condolences and praised the two actors' chemistry. Comments included remarks that they wanted to see more works featuring both of them and that the photo was moving. One fan said Akanishi raised the trophy high when Nakamura Yuri's name was called, seeing it as a dedication to her.

For international fans

Nakamura Yuri died on September 1, 2026, after a battle with rectal cancer, at the age of 44. Anonymous Lovers is a Netflix series, so international viewers can watch it on that platform.