From dramatically exposed back muscles to bold red carpet boots, the actresses brought unexpected twists to classic awards show glamor at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards.
Prior to the Nov. 19 ceremony, nominees and presenters walked the red carpet, officially opening the evening’s festivities. The prominent trend was the unmistakable off-the-shoulder dresses. Each actress proudly showed off the elegant lines of their shoulders, creating a unified yet individually stunning parade of looks.
Yoona turned heads in a deep red off-the-shoulder dress, her pale skin in stark contrast to the fiery shade that fully lived up to her “deer” nickname as she lit up the Blue Dragon Night.
Park Ji‑hyun, who later won the Best Supporting Actress award, chose a black off-the-shoulder dress decorated along the torso. Emerging actress Hong Ye‑ji, nominated for Best New Actress, was her first actress Blue Dragon I look in a clean, minimal black dress.
Kim Do‑yeon made a statement by pairing an off-the-shoulder dress with a unique twist. Instead of a typical floor-length silhouette, she wore a midi-length black dress, adding a retro appeal. Combined with her short bob and black gloves, the look sparked similar reactions “He’s giving away Audrey Hepburn.”
White followed black as the secondary power color of the night. Actresses Kim Min‑ju and Roh Yoon‑seo, both nominated for Best New Actress, chose white off-the-shoulder dresses with contrasting patterns. Kim Min‑ju sported a mermaid silhouette accentuated at the waist, while Roh Yoon‑seo enhanced her glowing complexion in a gown featuring elaborate embellishments.
Yet not everyone has followed the off-shoulder wave. Several actresses have opted for bold and unconventional choices. Son Ye‑jin revealed her sculpted back muscles, Han Ji‑min surprised with a cut-out waist hidden beneath her poised elegance, and Lee Jae‑in made headlines for pairing her dress with boots, an unusual move for major awards ceremonies.
Lee Jae‑in, nominated for Best Actress, wore a lime-colored sheath dress with ruffles for a soft, romantic vibe. But the turning point was the boots on her feet that perfectly matched her chic makeup. The unexpected combination fascinated both viewers and online audiences.
Han Ji‑min, as MC for the second consecutive year, produced a sophisticated contrast. Her cute wavy hairstyle paired with a bold halter neck dress featuring an eye-catching cut-out waist elevated her look, highlighting her slim silhouette.
But the undeniable star of the evening on the red carpet and on stage was Best Actress winner Son Ye‑jin. Ditching her usual innocent and feminine style, she appeared in a short bob and a daring sheer fishnet dress. The audience gasped twice: first at the bold transparent elements, and then again at her confidently exposed back. Determined to bring something new to the Blue Dragon On stage, Son Ye‑jin walked with absolute confidence, her impressive back muscles drawing applause along the carpet.
Sources: Daum
