44th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2023: Here are List of Winners

In a dazzling celebration of Korean cinema, the 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards took centre stage on November 24, 2023. Hosted by the illustrious Kim Hye-soo and Yoo Yeon-seok, the event unfolded at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, beginning with a spectacular performance by Street Woman Fighter 2's dance crew, 1BILLION.

The night witnessed stellar moments as the winners emerged in various categories:

Best New Actor: Hong Xa-bin for "Hopeless"

Best New Actress: Go Min-si for "Smugglers"

Best New Director: Ahn Tae-jin for "The Night Owl"

Audience Choice for Most Popular Film: "The Roundup: No Way Out" (directed by Lee Sang-yong)

 

Chung Jung-won Popular Star Award: Song Joong-ki, Kim Seon-ho, Park Bo-young, Zo In-sung

Best Supporting Actor: Zo In-sung for "Smugglers"

Best Supporting Actress: Jeon Yeo-been for "Cobweb"

Best Actor: Lee Byung-hun for "Concrete Utopia"

Best Actress: Jang Yu-mi for "Sleep"

Best Director: Uhm Tae-hwa for "Concrete Utopia"

Best Screenplay: Jung Ju-ri for "Next Sohee"

Best Editing: Kim Sun-min for "The Night Owl"

Best Cinematography and Lighting: Kim Tae-kyeong and Hong Seung-chul for "The Night Owl"

Best Music: Chang Kiha for "Smugglers"

Technical Award: Jin Jong-hyun for "The Moon"

Highlighting the grandeur of Korean cinema, the 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards celebrated excellence and artistic brilliance, marking another milestone in the industry's vibrant tapestry.