The biggest night in Korean cinema has come to a close! 

The 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards took place on November 29, 2024, honoring the best films, actors, and filmmakers of the year.

The award ceremony was held at KBS Hall in Seoul and attended by many Korean actors, actresses, and directors.

“Exhuma,” “12:12: The Day,” “Veteran 2”, “Escape,” and “Past Lives,” were among the most nominated movies. In addition, Jung Hae In, Kim Go Eun, Noh Sang Hyun, Lee Do Hyun, Lim Ji Yeon, Lee Joo Myung, Hyeri, Kwon Yuri, and more earned nominations.

Winners of the 2024 Blue Dragon Film Awards included Jung Hae In, Kim Go Eun, Noh Sang Hyun, and more.

45th Blue Dragon Film Awards Winners

Best Picture

• “12.12: The Day”

Best Actor 

• Hwang Jung Min (“12.12: The Day”)

Best Actress

• Kim Go Eun (“Exhuma”)

Supporting Actor

• Jung Hae In (“Veteran 2”)

Supporting Actress

• Lee Sang Hee (movie “My Name is Loh Kiwan”)

Rookie Actor

• Noh Sang Hyun (movie “Love in the Big City”)

Rookie Actress

• Park Ju Hyun (“Drive”)

Best Director

• Jang Jae Hyun (“Exhuma”)

Best New Director

• Cho Hyun Chul (“The Dream Songs”)

Audience Choice Award (Most Popular Movie) 

• 12:12: The Day

Best Cinematography and Lighting

• “Exhuma” (Lee Mo Gae & Lee Sung Hwan)

Best Screenplay

• “The Dream Songs” (Cho Hyun Chul & Jung Mi Young)

Music

• “Love in the Big City” (Primary)

Best Art Direction

• “Exhuma”

Best Editing 

• “12.12: The Day” (Kim Sang Bum)

Best Technical Awards

• “Veteran 2” (Martial Arts) (Yoo Sang Seob)

Chung Jung Won Popular Star Award

• Lim Ji Yeon
• Tang Wei
• Jung Hae In
• Koo Kyo Hwan

Congratulations to the winners!