As the year draws to a close, it's that time again when the film industry comes together to honor the standout achievements of the past year at various award ceremonies.
One of the most prestigious events in the South Korean film industry, the renowned Blue Dragon Film Awards, was held at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, on November 24. This gathering brought together a multitude of celebrities who came to celebrate and recognize the outstanding contributions of films and actors in the industry for the year 2023.
So, without further ado, here is the full list of winners for the 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards!
Best Film:
'Smugglers'
Best Director:
Um Tae Hwa - 'Concrete Utopia'
Best Actor:
Lee Byun Hun - 'Concrete Utopia'
Best Actress:
Jung Yoo Mi - 'Sleep'
Best Supporting Actor:
Jo In Sung - 'Smugglers'
Best Supporting Actress:
Jeon Yeo Been - 'Cobweb'
Best New Actor:
Hong Sa Bin - 'Hopeless'
Best New Actress:
Go Min Si - 'Smugglers'
Best New Director:
Ahn Tae Jin - 'The Night Owl'
Best Screenplay:
Jung Ju Ri - 'Next Sohee'
Best Editing:
Kim Sun Min - 'The Night Owl'
Best Cinematography and Lighting:
Kim Tae Kyeong, Hong Seung Chul - 'The Night Owl'
Best Art Direction:
Jung Yi Jin - 'Cobweb'
Best Music:
Jang Ki Ha - 'Smugglers'
Technical Award:
Jin Jong Hyun (VFX) - 'The Moon'
Chung Jung Won Best Short Film:
Ghwa The Last Name
Chung Jung Won Popular Star Award:
- Song Joong Ki
- Jo In Sung
- Kim Seon Ho
- Park Bo Young
Audience Choice Award for Most Popular Film:
'The Roundup: No Way Out'
Congratulations to all the winners this year!
Congrats to Jo In Sung ❤️