On November 29, at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards, Jung Woo-sung, who was recently embroiled in a controversy over having a child out of wedlock, became the center of attention for his reaction to actor Lee Byung- hun on stage joke.
During the awards ceremony, Jung Woo-sung took the stage to introduce the Award chosen by the public. Before announcing the winner, he spoke about his personal situation, saying:
“I stand here today hoping that my private matters will not tarnish the legacy of the film 12.12: The Day. I sincerely apologize for causing concern and disappointment to all who once supported and loved me. I accept all criticism and will bear the brunt of my actions. As a father, I will take full responsibility for my son and do my best until the end.”
Later, when Jung Woo-sung was shown on screen with the other candidates for Best Actor—Lee Sung-min, Lee Je-hoon, and Hwang Jung-min (absent candidate Choi Min-sik not included)—a funny moment unfolded.
Lee Byung-hun, presenting the Best Actor prize, created suspense, saying: “The 45th Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actor goes to…” before brazenly announcing, “Lee Byung-hun.” The unexpected joke brought laughter from the audience as Lee quickly added: “I would like it, but…” spread the tense atmosphere.
While Lee Sung-min, Lee Je-hoon and Hwang Jung-min burst out laughing, Jung Woo-sung remained stoic, not even cracking a smile. Instead, he closed his eyes tightly, seemingly suppressing any reaction. The stark contrast between his reaction and that of the other candidates immediately caught the attention of online viewers.
When Hwang Jung-min’s name was finally announced as the winner for his role in 12.12: The DayJung Woo-sung applauded and exchanged a nod and a brief hug with him.
Despite the celebratory atmosphere for 12.12: The Daywho won Best film, Award chosen by the publicAND Best ActorJung Woo-sung kept a somber expression throughout the evening, likely due to the lingering impact of his personal controversy.
Reactions to Jung’s previous statement about taking responsibility for his son were mixed, with some participants such as Hyeri and Han Ji-min appearing reserved, while others, including Lim Ji-yeon, Park Joo-hyun and Lee Jung-ha, applauded enthusiastically, which attracted both praise and criticism from viewers.
Source: Newsen
