Blue Dragon Film Awards: Hwang Jung Min, Hwang Jung Min, 12.12: The Day bags major categories

On November 29, KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, was illuminated by the 2024 Blue Dragon Film Awards, which brought together the best in South Korea’s film industry. The 45th edition, which honored films released between October 2023 and October 2024, honored the greatest of Korean cinema, hosted by Han Ji Min and Lee Je Hoon, ironically the first new hosts in thirty years.

Rising sensations Noh Sang Hyun and Park Ju Hyun opened the evening with wins for Best New Actor and Actress, respectively, for their roles in Drive and Love in the Big City. Adding to the enthusiasm, Jung Hae In won the Popular Star Award. K-pop idols RIIZE and ZICO enthralled the stage with their spectacular performances, while seasoned artists Tang Wei, Lee Sung Min, Kim Go Eun, and Jung Woo Sung graced the occasion.

• Best New Actor: Noh Sang Hyun, aka Steve Noh for Love in the Big City
• Best New Actress: Park Ju Hyun for Drive
• Best New Director: Cho Hyun Chul for The Dream Songs
• Audience Choice Award for Most Popular Film: 12.12: The Day

• Chung Jung Won Popular Star Award: Koo Kyo Hwan, Jung Hae In, Lim Ji Yeon and Tang Wei
• Best Screenplay: Jung Mi Young, Cho Hyun Chul for The Dream Songs
• Chung Jung Won Best Short Film: Yurim
• Best Editing: Kim Sang Bum for 12.12: The Day
• Best Cinematography and Lighting: Lee Mo Gae, Lee Sung Hwan for Exhuma
• Technical Award: Yoo Sang Seob (stunt) for I, the Executioner (aka Veteran 2)
• Best Direction: Seo Sung Gyeong for Exhuma
• Best Music: Primary for Love in the Big City
• Actor in a Supporting Role: Jung Hae In for I, the Executioner (aka Veteran 2)
• Actress in a Supporting Role: Lee Sang Hee for My Name is Loh Kiwan
• Best Director: Jang Jae Hyun for Exhuma

• Best Actor in a Leading Role: Hwang Jung Min for 12.12: The Day
• Best Actress in a Leading Role: Kim Go Eun for Exhuma
• Best Film: 12.12: The Day