South Korean film awards
The Blue Dragon Film Awards (Korean: 청룡영화상; RR: Cheongryong Yeonghwasang) is an annual awards ceremony that is presented by Sports Chosun (a sister brand of the Chosun Ilbo) for excellence in film in South Korea.
The Blue Dragon Film Awards considers only blockbusters and popular movies of high artistic value released during the previous year. During the selection process, about forty movies that have made it to the final list are screened to the public for free. After the screening of each selection, the awards ceremony opens.[citation needed]
The Blue Dragon Film Awards and Grand Bell Awards are the most popular film awards in South Korea.
History
It was created in 1963 by The Chosun Ilbo newspaper and discontinued in 1973. Sports Chosun, a Korean sports daily also owned by The Chosun Ilbo, resurrected the ceremony in 1990 and it has been held annually since then.
The 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was held on November 26, 2021 at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. In this edition, 18 categories were awarded. The nominations for 15 categories were announced for the Korean films released from October 30, 2020 to October 14, 2021 on November 1, 2021.
Current categories
Popular Awards
Popular Star Award
Audience Choice Award for Most Popular Film
Discontinued categories
Best Child Actor or Actress
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Year
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Actor/Actress
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Film
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3
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1965
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Kim Yong-yeon
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Sad Story of Self Supporting Child
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4
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1966
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Joo Min-ah
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DMZ
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5
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1967
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Lee Pung-gu
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Seed Money
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7
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1970
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Kim Mi-young
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Forgotten Woman
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8
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1971
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Kim Jung-hoon
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King Yeong-chin the Last Crown Prince
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9
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1972
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Lee Seung-hyun
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Stupid Man
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Best Original Song
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#
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Year
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Composer
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Film
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7
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1970
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Park Chun-seok
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Always a Stranger
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8
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1971
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Baek Young-ho
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Mistress
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9
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1972
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Hwang Ha-dong
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Leaving in the Rain
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10
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1973
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Hwang Ha-ryong
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Life Is on the Lonely Road
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Encouragement Award
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#
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Year
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Actor/Actress
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Film
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5
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1967
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Ahn In-sook
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A Teacher in an Island
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9
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1972
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Yoon So-ra
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The Pollen of Flowers
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10
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1973
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Lee Seung-hyun
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The Midnight Sun, Sea Walls
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Yoon Hwa-young
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A Special Foreign Legion
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Jeong Yeong-il Film Critic Award
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#
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Year
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Recipient
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15
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1994
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Kim Jong-won
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16
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1995
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Byeon In-sik
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17
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1996
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Ahn Byeong-seop
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18
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1997
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Kang Han-seop
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19
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1998
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Lee Young-il
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20
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1999
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Yang Yun-mo
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21
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2000
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Yu Ji-na
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22
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2001
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Park Pyeong-sik
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Screenplay Contest
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#
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Year
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Recipient
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18
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1997
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Jeong Jin-wan
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Lee Jeong-hyang
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19
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1998
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Gu Dong-hoe
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Kim Byung-jae
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20
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1999
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Kim Seon-mi
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Hwang Geu-chang
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Lifetime Achievement award
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#
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Year
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Recipient
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Film
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8
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1971
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Lee Kyeong-soon
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Youngwooheo
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15
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1994
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Son Jun
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16
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1995
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Jeon Taek-yi
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17
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1996
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Han Eun-jin
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18
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1997
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Jung Il-sung
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