At the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards, 12.12: The Day dominated by winning four awards, including Best Film, Best Actor for Hwang Jung Min, and the Audience Choice Award. Directed by Kim Sung Soo, the film depicts the tense nine-hour attempt to thwart a military coup in Seoul in December 1979.
Despite the film’s success, Jung Woo Sung, a key figure in the movie, faced personal controversy regarding an extramarital child. Attending the event amid public scrutiny, Jung apologized on stage, expressing regret for causing disappointment and pledging to fulfill his responsibilities as a father.
The ceremony honored several talents, including Kim Go Eun (Best Actress for Exhuma) and rising stars Noh Sang Hyun and Park Joo Hyun. Popularity Awards were given to Ku Kyo Hwan, Tang Wei, Lim Ji Yeon, and Jung Hae In.
Winners of The 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards
Best New Actor: Noh Sang Hyun (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
Popularity Awards: Ku Kyo Hwan, Tang Wei, Lim Ji Yeon, and Jung Hae In.
Audience Choice Award for Most Popular Film: 12.12: The Day
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 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 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
Source: Sports Hankuk
