The 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards, held on November 29 at KBS Hall in Seoul, might have taken on a somber tone if it weren’t for Lee Byung Hun’s wit and charisma, which lifted the mood.
Lee Byung Hun’s chemistry with Park Bo Young
Lee Byung Hun, winner of the best actor award last year for Concrete utopiaappeared as host alongside Park Bo Young. Starting with humor, he expressed gratitude to Park Bo Young for his praise during the promotion of Concrete utopiasaying his compliment for his performance – likening it to “completely changing his eyes” – had earned him further acclaim.
Park Bo Young, in turn, shared his admiration, describing his professionalism: “His eyes changed in seconds – it was incredible. This is what it means to be a real actor.
Lee Byung Hun’s self-deprecating humor
The actor recalled his past “moments of anger,” including an embarrassing dance challenge with singer Park Jin Young and his stint hosting the Blue Dragon Awards with Kim Hye Soo. He jokingly warned the new hosts, Han Ji Min and Lee Je Hoon, that they could continue hosting for decades, encouraging them warmly.
The tension of the best actor
When it came to announcing the Best Actor award, Lee Byung Hun lightened the mood by jokingly declaring himself the winner before nominating Hwang Jung Min (12.12: The Day) as the actual recipient. His humor broke the tension and earned laughter from the audience.
Jung Woo Sung’s apology and a heavy atmosphere
Earlier in the evening, Jung Woo Sung apologized for his recent personal controversy regarding his extramarital child, a topic that cast a shadow over the event. Combined with the inexperience of new guests Han Ji Min and Lee Je Hoon, the ceremony risked becoming overly somber.
Thanks to Lee Byung Hun’s charm and easy humor, the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards avoided a heavy and boring conclusion, leaving attendees with smiles and fond memories.
Source: OSEN
