Jung Woo-sung Caught on Camera Struggling to Smile at Lee Byung-hun’s Joke During Blue Dragon Film Awards
On November 29, at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards, Jung Woo-sung, who has been embroiled in a recent controversy over having a child out of wedlock, became the focus of attention for his reaction to actor Lee Byung-hun’s on-stage joke.
During the awards ceremony, Jung Woo-sung took to the stage to present the Audience Choice Award. Before announcing the winner, he addressed his personal situation, saying:
“I stand here today hoping that my private matters will not tarnish the legacy of the film 12.12: The Day. I sincerely apologize for causing concern and disappointment to everyone who once supported and loved me. I accept all criticism and will carry the burden of my actions. As a father, I will take full responsibility for my son and do my utmost until the end.”
Later, as Jung Woo-sung was shown on screen with the other nominees for Best Actor—Lee Sung-min, Lee Je-hoon, and Hwang Jung-min (absent nominee Choi Min-sik not included)—a humorous moment unfolded.
Lee Byung-hun, presenting the Best Actor award, built up suspense, saying, “The 45th Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Actor goes to…” before cheekily announcing, “Lee Byung-hun.” The unexpected joke drew laughs from the audience as Lee quickly added, “I wish, but…” diffusing the tense atmosphere.
While Lee Sung-min, Lee Je-hoon, and Hwang Jung-min burst into laughter, Jung Woo-sung notably remained stoic, not even cracking a smile. Instead, he closed his eyes tightly, seemingly suppressing any reaction. The stark contrast between his reaction and those of the other nominees immediately captured viewers’ attention online.
Despite the celebratory atmosphere for 12.12: The Day, which won Best Film, Audience Choice Award, and Best Actor, Jung Woo-sung maintained a somber expression throughout the evening, likely due to the lingering impact of his personal controversy.
Reactions to Jung’s earlier statement about taking responsibility for his son were mixed, with some attendees like Hyeri and Han Ji-min appearing reserved, while others, including Lim Ji-yeon, Park Joo-hyun, and Lee Jung-ha, clapped enthusiastically, which drew both praise and criticism from viewers.
Source: Newsen
