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Celebrity couple Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin win at 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards

Published Nov 20, 2025 07:27 am
Korean celebrity couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin accepting the popularity award at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards on Nov. 19 in Seoul (Screenshot from KBS Entertain video on YouTube)
Korean celebrity couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin accepting the popularity award at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards on Nov. 19 in Seoul (Screenshot from KBS Entertain video on YouTube)

Korean stars and real-life couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin won the acting awards at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards held on Nov. 19. 

The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was held at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul and hosted by actors Han Ji-min and Lee Je-hoon. 

This year’s awards included 154 Korean films released between Oct. 11, 2024, and Oct. 7 this year. 

The initial nominees were selected through a survey of film industry professionals and online voting, and the final winners and winning films were selected through a panel of eight judges and online voting.

Hyun Bin won best actor for his movie “Harbin” while Son Ye-jin won best actress for “No Other Choice,” becoming the first married couple to win the acting awards together.

The winners of the Chung Jung-won Popular Star Award at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awars: Park Jin-young (Hi-Five), Hyun Bin (Harbin), Son Ye-jin (No Other Choice) and Yoona (Pretty Crazy) (Screenshot from KBS Entertain video on YouTube)
The winners of the Chung Jung-won Popular Star Award at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awars: Park Jin-young (Hi-Five), Hyun Bin (Harbin), Son Ye-jin (No Other Choice) and Yoona (Pretty Crazy) (Screenshot from KBS Entertain video on YouTube)
Korean celebrity couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin accepting the popularity award at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards on Nov. 19 in Seoul (Screenshot from KBS Entertain video on YouTube)
Korean celebrity couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin accepting the popularity award at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards on Nov. 19 in Seoul (Screenshot from KBS Entertain video on YouTube)

In his acceptance speech, Hyun Bin said, "I am able to stand here today thanks to the countless people who dedicated themselves to protecting our country. When I was first offered the role, I declined because I didn't have the confidence to handle it, but thanks to director Woo Min-ho, who guided me to the end, I was able to pull this off." 

"I love my wife Ye-jin, whose mere presence gives me strength, and our son so much,” he said. 

Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin became a couple after starring in the hit series “Crash Landing on You.” They got married on March 31, 2022 and Son Ye-jin gave birth to their first baby, a son, on Nov. 27, 2022. 

Son Ye-jin said, "I always prepare a speech for every nomination, but I wasn't able to prepare one this time. I first won best actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards when I was 27, and it's been over 10 years since then, so I'm overwhelmed to be standing here again." 

"I feel like my perspective on the world has changed since I got married and became a mother. I want to become a good adult and remain a good actress for a long time.. I will share this joy with my two beloved men, Kim Tae-pyung (Hyun Bin), and our baby, Kim Woo-jin,” she said. 

Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin also won the popularity award. 

"I'm even happier to receive it together with my husband,” said Son Ye-jin while Hyun Bin replied, "It's been a long time since we've stood on stage together, so I think it will be an unforgettable memory."

“No Other Choice” won best film. It is South Korea’s entry to the Best International Feature Film category for the 98th Academy Awards. 

In addition to Son Ye-jin’s win, the film also bagged four other awards: best director (Park Chan-wook), best supporting actor (Lee Sung-min), best music (Jo Yeong-wook) and best technical award (Jo Sang-gyeong, costume). 

Best new actress winner Kim Do-yeon (Screenshot from KBS Entertain video on YouTube)
Best new actress winner Kim Do-yeon (Screenshot from KBS Entertain video on YouTube)
Best film winner
Best film winner "No Other Choice" (CJENM)
Best new actor winner Ahn Bo-hyun (Screenshot from KBS Entertain video on YouTube)
Best new actor winner Ahn Bo-hyun (Screenshot from KBS Entertain video on YouTube)

Here are the winners at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards: 

Best Film - No Other Choice

Best Actress - Son Ye-jin (No Other Choice)

Best Actor - Hyun Bin (Harbin)

Best Director - Park Chan-wook (No Other Choice)

Best New Director - Kim Hye-young (It’s Okay!)

Best Supporting Actress - Park Ji-hyun (Hidden Face)

Best Supporting Actor - Lee Sung-min (No Other Choice)

Best New Actress - Kim Do-yeon (Idiot Girls and School Ghost: School Anniversary)

Best New Actor - Ahn Bo-hyun (Pretty Crazy)

Highest Audience Award - My Daughter is a Zombie

Best Music - Jo Yeong-wook (No Other Choice)

Best Technical Award - Jo Sang-gyeong, costume (No Other Choice). 

Best Art Direction - Lee Na-kyum (Uprising)

Best Editing - Nam Na-yeong (Hi-Five)

Best Cinematography and Lighting - Hong Kyung-pyo, Park Jeong-woo (Harbin)

Best Screenplay - Kim Hyung-joo, Yoon Jong-bin (The Match)

Chung Jung-won Popular Star Award - Park Jin-young (Hi-Five), Hyun Bin (Harbin), Son Ye-jin (No Other Choice), Yoona (Pretty Crazy)

Chung Jung-won Best Short Film - Rotary’s Hancheol

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