Actor Ahn Sung-ki was announced as a winner of the BrandLaureate Award on Tuesday. 

In a ceremony held in Seoul, Ahn became the first South Korean to win the award, which is organized by Malaysia-based The World Brands Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to developing brands in diverse fields.

The BrandLaureate Awards recognize individuals, organizations and corporations that hold high international brand value. 

Previous recipients include A-list actors such as Jackie Chan, Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford.