The 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards took place on November 29 at the KBS Hall in Yeouido. The atmosphere at the awards ceremony was somewhat muted due to a recent scandal involving actor Jung Woo-sung and influencer Moon Ga-bi, which cast a shadow over the event. Even when Jung Woo-sung, who had been uncertain until the last minute, finally appeared, his serious expression caused some tension in the room.
However, the atmosphere quickly changed thanks to one person: actor Koo Kyo-hwan. When Koo Kyo-hwan was announced as the winner of the Popular Star Award, he jumped up and shared a warm hug with fellow actor Jung Hae-in before proudly standing up to the audience. This moment immediately turned the atmosphere into a burst of laughter.
Koo Kyo-hwan, who was called first, stood up with a serious expression and stared intently at the audience. His reaction made the other nearby actors smile. Then, Jung Hae-in, sitting next to him, raised Koo Kyo-hwan’s hand in celebration, making everyone laugh. The two had previously worked together on the Netflix series “DP”.
After exchanging a heartfelt hug with Jung Hae-in, Koo Kyo-hwan celebrated his victory by spreading his arms wide, just like a sports figure celebrating a victory. The other actors responded with enthusiastic applause.
Another memorable moment was when Jung Hae-in, who was congratulating Koo Kyo-hwan on his win, was unexpectedly called to receive the Popular Star Award. His shocked reaction became a topic of discussion, drawing comparisons to the iconic “Ji Hyun-woo moment” at the 2021 KBS Drama Awards, where actor Ji Hyun-woo appeared shocked when he was named Best Actor. Fans even joked that Jung Hae-in’s shocked reaction would create a new “Blue Dragon Film Awards meme” to rival the famous “Ji Hyun-woo moment.”
Koo Kyo-hwan, appeared on stage confidently, shared a cheerful speech, “Was it three years ago? When I won the Popular Star Award, then, it gave me the motivation to work hard in my acting for the next three years. I really wanted to go back today, so I was a little greedy. I am so happy to have received this award and I will continue to act tough, not just for three years, but for 100 years. A thousand thanks. This gives me so much strength.”
After listening to his speech, netizens on X (formerly Twitter) reacted with comments like: “Koo Kyo-hwan is really consistent (in a good way)” “Isn’t that something you’d see at the Oscars?” “I feel like I’m watching a sitcom,” “Shouldn’t this be the award for best couple?”, “Only Koo Kyo-hwan would do that” “Koo Kyo-hwan and Jung Hae-in really deserve their awards,” AND “The boy who knows how to enjoy winning – Koo Kyo-hwan! Hahaha.”
Koo Kyo-hwan previously won the same award at the 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards in 2021 for his role in “Escape from Mogadishu.” Then, when he was called by actress Kim Hye-soo, he high-fived the actors around him and shared a passionate hug with Jo In-sung, displaying Hollywood-style reactions that left everyone speechless.
This year Koo Kyo-hwan returned to the big screen with the film “Escape”. He also starred in the Netflix series “Parasyte: The Grey.” His upcoming projects include the tvN drama “Signal 2,” as well as the films “Seeking the King,” “Reawakened Man,” “Us and Them,” “Heavy Snow” and “Colony.”
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