a great achievement The 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards' lead character was the film "The Parasites"; director Bong Joon-ho's "The Parasites" won the trophy for Best Picture, with its popularity and workability recognized.
The 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards were held at Paradise City in Yeongjong-do, Incheon on the afternoon of the 21st under the auspices of Actor Kim Hye-soo and Hyun-seok. The parasite, which received the Palme d'Or at the 72nd Cannes International Film Festival in May, won the Best Picture Award, Best Actress Award, Best Supporting Actress Award, Art Award, and enjoyed the joy of.
Actor Kang-Ho Song, starring parasite, said, "Congratulations to the winners. Parasites are so grateful to 10 million viewers, and the Palme d'Or is glorious, but if it is worth more, I dare to think that we can make such a movie, and I am proud that we can watch such a movie without subtitles. I pay tribute to the great Bong coach, staff, and Actors who made such pride. Above all, Engine of Youth, the birth of Parasites, was in the warm eyes of the audience, and the audience created Parasites. “We will give all of this glory to the audience,” he said.
The main character in the best Actor award was Jung Woo-sung of Witness. Jung Woo-sung said, "I sat down and watched the awards ceremony. “I wanted to tell you that I thought you were going to get parasites,” he said, “and I’ve been to the Blue Dragon Film Awards quite a lot, and I’m the first best Actor to win a movie. When I stood by, I was awarded this award. Mr. Kim, who was with me, was a wonderful partner. I think Juri is happy with the man who is watching me with this trophy, and my friend Lee Jung-jae, who is more happy than anyone else. I want to share my joy with everyone. "
Cho Yeo-jeong, who had been tearful since the name was called, said, "I did not know that parasites would receive the best actress award. I was always calm, but I didn’t know. I’m so grateful. Actor’s favorite character is different. I thought it was a little unrealistic because it was so good, and I was so loved. I was not expecting the award today. It was a character I’d always waited for. I’m so grateful for the parasites. At one point, acting seemed like a crush. In a way, it was my Engine of Youth. I will always walk silently. "
The best supporting Actor was awarded by Jo Woo-jin of "National Insolvency Day." Jo Woo-jin said, "The more you play, the harder it seems. If you have to butter, I will do my best as usual, using this prize as an indicator. I am grateful to the two women who are in the house to be more happy than anyone. "
Lee Jung-eun of the parasite who won the Best Supporting Actress award said, "It seems to be receiving the spotlight too late. I myself needed time until I became such a face or body. I was so scared because I was so attracted to the parasites, saying, "I was studying when I saw Kang-Ho Song, who worked hard for teamwork, and the director thinking about his work every day. After the official event, I tried to spend a lot of time in other works. I was given this prize. I am grateful to all the Actors and staff who have been together in the parasite. "
The main character of the new Actor was Park Hae-soo of "Quantum Physics." Park Hae-soo said, "I am today's birthday. I thanked my parents and thought there would be a reason why I was born when I came, but I have been hoping to become an Actor who comforts someone. I still think it is a long way to go, but I think it is a prize that I have given to help me take a step forward.
Kim Hye-joon, who received the New Actress Award for "Minor," said, "Mature is a precious work for me. I sincerely thank Kim Yoon-seok, who gave me the role of Juri of 'Minor' and told me that I deserve to be loved. I will always play with a healthy mind so that those who see me can receive the comfort and energy that I felt while filming the seniors and staff members who walked with me. "
The top audience was the "extreme job" that became the first 10 million films this year. The "extreme job" attracted a cumulative 16.26 million viewers and heated the theater earlier this year. Lee Byung-hun said, "I am not the only one who is receiving it. I came up on behalf of the team." "I will use it meaningfully to make good movies and the power that the audience has created."
In particular, director Bong Joon-ho of Parasites, who won the director's award, said, "I am sorry that I have caused a lot of trouble because most of the excellent coaches who were nominated together are juniors. “I’m grateful to the great Actors, staff, and great artists who have made me act as a director,” he said. “I’m grateful to you for being the first person to win the Blue Dragon Film Award. “I will continue to be the most creative parasite of Korean films and become such a creator who is parasitic to the Korean film industry forever.”
Meanwhile, the 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards won a total of 18 awards. It was selected through a survey conducted by experts in various fields of film industry for Korean films released from October 12, 2018 to October 10, 2019.