Kim Hye-su and Ryu Jun-yeol Win Best Actor and Actress Awards
Director Kim Ji-woon of the film 'Geomi-jip' received the Best Director Award at this year's Chunsa Film Festival. 'Owl' (directed by Ahn Tae-jin) won four awards.
On the afternoon of the 7th, at the 28th Chunsa Film Festival held at Vista Hall, Construction Hall, Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Director Kim humorously expressed his feelings, saying, "I am deeply moved because this award was given by fellow directors. It shows that directors have a keen eye."
He added, "I want to share this honor with Song Kang-ho, who has worked with me on five films." He also stated, "I dedicate this glory to the lead actors who showed an outstanding ensemble, the 39 supporting and minor role actors who passionately performed through intense auditions, and the staff who were the best and greatest to me."
Director Kim also said, "'Geomi-jip' is not only a love letter and tribute to filmmakers and creators who face unbearable realities and overcome them without giving up, but it is also a film made in honor of those who broke through during the difficult times of Korean cinema. I will strive to be a director who diligently follows their great footsteps and journey."
The Best Actor and Actress awards went to Ryu Jun-yeol for 'Owl' and Kim Hye-soo for 'Milsu', respectively. The Best Supporting Actor and Actress awards were given to Kim Jong-soo for 'Milsu' and Jung Soo-jung for 'Geomi-jip'. The New Actor award went to Kim Sung-chul for 'Owl', and the New Actress award to Go Min-si for 'Milsu'.
Director Ahn Tae-jin of 'Owl' received the New Director Award. The film swept four categories including Best Screenplay (Hyun Gyu-ri and Ahn Tae-jin), Best Actor, New Actor, and New Director Awards, achieving a grand slam. 'Milsu' won three awards including Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and New Actress.
The Chunsa Film Festival is a non-profit competitive film festival held to honor the passion for film and fighting spirit for life of Chunsa Na Un-gyu. The ceremony was hosted by Lee Kyu-han, Song Ji-woo, and Lee Byung-jin.
Below are the winners of the 28th Chunsa Film Festival
△ Best Director Award - Kim Ji-woon (Geomi-jip)
△ Best Actor Award - Ryu Jun-yeol (Owl)
△ Best Actress Award - Kim Hye-soo (Milsu)
△ Best Supporting Actor Award - Kim Jong-soo (Milsu)
△ Best Supporting Actress Award - Jung Soo-jung (Geomi-jip)
△ New Actor Award - Kim Sung-chul (Owl)
△ New Actress Award - Go Min-si (Milsu)
△ New Director Award - Ahn Tae-jin (Owl)
△ Best Screenplay Award - Hyun Gyu-ri & Ahn Tae-jin (Owl)
△ Director Award for Noteworthy Vision - Jung Ju-ri (Da-eum So-hee)
△ Special Award - Late Director Shin Sang-ok
△ Achievement Award - Directors Kang Beom-gu and Kim Jeong-yong
△ Jury Special Award for Director - Lee Han (Daljjakjigeunhae)
△ Jury Special Award for Actor - Yoo Hae-jin (Daljjakjigeunhae)
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