Blue Dragon Film Awards : Park Chan-wook’s 'No Other Choice' Wins Best Picture and Director
Nov 19, 2025
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The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was held at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on the 19th. Cheongryong, which has been praised for its fair and transparent screening every year, proved its name value again this year.
The main character of this year's award ceremony was by far 'I can't help it' Park Chan-wook for Best Picture and Director, Son Ye-jin for Best Actress, and Lee Sung-min for Best Supporting Actor showed their strongest presence by sweeping the core categories.
The best actor award went to Hyun Bin from 'Harbin', and a scene of the couple's joint award in the actor category was also directed. Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin were also called together at the Chung Ha-won Popular Star Awards, creating a special moment once again.
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The director award went to Park Chan-wook.
He, who could not attend the scene, delivered his feelings for the award through actor Lee Sung-min. Coach Park said, `It's the result of my dream that I've had for 20 years. I was proud to make this story into a Korean movie. At first, I tried to make a story that seemed simple comical feel complicated and tragic every time it was repeated. I am grateful that the judges recognized that point,' he said, explaining the intention contained in the work.
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The best actress award is 'I can't help itIt went to Son Ye-jin of '. Son Ye-jin, who was on stage at the age of 27 for her first Blue Dragon Film Awards, once again rose to the top spot with her first film return in seven years. Son Ye-jin said, `I didn't prepare my acceptance speech. I learned a lot from watching the acting of director Park Chan-wook and senior Lee Byung-hun from the side. Personally, the view of the world is changing after marriage and childbirth. I want to be a good adult," he said, cautiously revealing his deep-seated inner self.
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Best supporting actor 'I can't help itIt was returned to Lee Seong-min, who played the role of Bummo in '. He won the trophy with the evaluation that he saved the reality of the play with delicate life acting and emotional lines. He "I didn't expect it. I used to just clap my hands so that my hands would catch fire. Thanks to the director who made the character Koo Beom-mo, he smiled shyly.
Park Ji-hyun won the Best Supporting Actress award. He didn't expect to win the prize. When I first came to Cheongryong, I was busy looking at my seniors, but it's like a festival to receive an award like this."
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The rookie award is 'The devil moved in' Ahn Bo-hyun won the award. Ahn said "Just attending was meaningful. Thank you to Im Yoon-ah for shining me. It's my father's birthday today, and I feel like I received a gift."
The Rookie of the Year award was won by Kim Do-yeon of 「Ameba Girls and School Ghost Stories: The Day of the School」. Kim Do-yeon, a former idol, thanked those who first learned the fun of acting. When I received the award, I realized that I wanted to be recognized like this."
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In particular, Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin create a touching moment when they are called together as a couple. Son Ye-jin responded, "'I think it will be an unforgettable memory received with the groom.'" And Hyun Bin also responded, "'Crash Landing on You' is always happy when we are on stage together.'"
The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards celebrated the achievements and leaps of Korean films over the past year by hosting a total of 18 award ceremonies for Korean films released and released from October 11, 2024 to October 7, 2025.
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