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 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 film, faced personal controversies regarding an extramarital child. Attending the event under audience scrutiny, Jung apologized on stage, expressing regret for causing disappointment and pledging to fulfill his responsibilities as a father.
The ceremony awarded numerous talents, including Kim Go Eun (best actress for Connection) 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 Guide
Best Debut Director: Cho Hyun Chul for Dream songs
Popularity Awards: Ku Kyo Hwan, Tang Wei, Lim Ji Yeon and Jung Hae In.
Audience Award for Most Popular Film: 12.12: The Day
Best Screenplay: Jung Mi Young, Cho Hyun Chul for 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 Connection
Technical Award: Yoo Sang Seob (Acrobatics) for Veteran 2
Best Director: Seo Sung Gyeong for Connection
Best Music: Primary for Love in the big city
Supporting Actor: Jung Hae In for Veteran 2
Supporting Actress: Lee Sang Hee for My name is Loh Kiwan
Best Director: Jang Jae Hyun for Connection
Best Leading Actor: Hwang Jung Min for 12.12: The Day
Best Leading Actress: Kim Go Eun for Connection
Best film: 12.12: The Day
Source: Sports Hankuk
