Minari's Alan S. Kim Cries During Acceptance Speech at Critics Choice Awards 2021

Alan S. Kim was overwhelmed with his emotions after winning at the 2021 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday (March 7).

The young star of Minari picked up the Best Young Actor honor for his role in the film as David Yi.

After his name was announced, Alan started to give his acceptance speech and thanking everyone involved before his emotions got the better of him and he started to cry.

“Thank you. Thank you,” he began his speech. “First of all, I’d like to thank the critics who voted and my family.”

Many fans on Twitter commented on Alan‘s reaction to the honor.

“OMG WHY IS ALAN KIM THE CUTEST KID EVER???? CRYING DURING HIS SPEECH!!! I WANT TO GIVE HIM A HUG!!! #Minari #CriticsChoice,” one fan wrote.

Another added, “This moment was too much!! Red heart #minari #alankim.”

Stay tuned for more news about the 2021 Critics Choice Awards, airing now on The CW!