Lee Byung Hun Saved Blue Dragon Film Awards From Jung Woo Sung’s Awkward Apology With His Charm
The 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards, held on November 29 at KBS Hall in Seoul, could have taken a somber tone if not for Lee Byung Hun’s wit and charisma, which uplifted the mood.
Lee Byung Hun’s Chemistry with Park Bo Young
Lee Byung Hun, last year’s Best Actor winner for Concrete Utopia, appeared as a presenter alongside Park Bo Young. Kicking off with humor, he expressed gratitude to Park Bo Young for her praise during the promotion of Concrete Utopia, saying her compliment about his performance—likening it to “changing his eyes entirely”—had earned him additional acclaim.
Park Bo Young, in turn, shared her admiration, describing his professionalism: “His eyes changed in just seconds—it was incredible. That’s what being a true actor is about.”
Lee Byung Hun’s Self-Deprecating Humor
The actor reminisced about his past “cringe moments,” including an embarrassing dance challenge with singer Park Jin Young and his own hosting stint at the Blue Dragon Awards with Kim Hye Soo. He jokingly warned the new hosts, Han Ji Min and Lee Je Hoon, that they might have to continue hosting for decades, encouraging them warmly.
The Tension of Best Actor
When it came to announcing the Best Actor award, Lee Byung Hun lightened the atmosphere by jokingly declaring himself the winner before naming Hwang Jung Min (12.12: The Day) as the actual recipient. His humor broke the tension and earned laughter from the audience.
Jung Woo Sung’s Apology and a Heavy Atmosphere
Earlier in the evening, Jung Woo Sung apologized for his recent personal controversy regarding his extramarital child, a topic that cast a shadow over the event. Combined with the inexperience of new hosts Han Ji Min and Lee Je Hoon, the ceremony risked becoming overly somber.
Thanks to Lee Byung Hun’s charm and effortless humor, the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards avoided a heavy and dull conclusion, leaving attendees with smiles and warm memories.
Source: OSEN
