The 33rd Buil Film Awards took place on October 3, 2024, in Busan, South Korea, celebrating outstanding achievements in Korean cinema. This year’s ceremony is part of the Busan International Film Festival, which began its 29th edition on October 2 and runs for ten days. The Buil Film Awards, hosted by the local daily Busan Ilbo, highlights the talents and films that have made an impact from August 11, 2023, to August 10, 2024.

Major Winners of the Night

Several actors received significant accolades during the ceremony, notably Song Joong Ki, Lim Ji Yeon, and Shin Hye Sun. The film Cobweb, a black comedy drama, led the nominations with nine nods but did not secure the top award for Best Film.

Here is a list of the main winners from the 2024 Buil Film Awards:

• Best Supporting Actor:
• Song Joong Ki for Hopeless
• Other nominees included Oh Jung Se (Cobweb), Koo Kyo Hwan (Escape), Yoo Hae Jin (Exhuma), and Park Ji Hwan (Handsome Guys).
• Best Supporting Actress:
• Lim Ji Yeon for Revolver
• Competing nominees were Lee El (Following), Jeon Yeo Been (Cobweb), Lim Sun Woo (Ms. Apocalypse), and Yeom Hye Ran (Citizen of a Kind).
• Best New Actress:
• Krystal Jung for Cobweb
• Other nominees included Jung Yi Seo (Her Hobby), Jung Hoe Rin (The Continuing Land), Oh Woo Ri (Hail to Hell), and Kim Hyeong Seo (Hopeless).
• Best New Actor:
• Kim Young Sung for Big Sleep
• Other nominees were Joo Jong Hyuk (Iron Mask), Roh Jae Won (Ms. Apocalypse), Lee Do Hyun (Exhuma), and Hong Xa Bin (Hopeless).
• Male Star of the Year:
• Lee Joon Hyuk for 12.12: The Day / Spring in Seoul
• Female Star of the Year:
• Shin Hye Sun for She Died (Or Following)

Additional Notable Awards

The awards ceremony also honored several other filmmakers and performances:

• Best Director:
• Kim Sung Soo for 12.12: The Day / Spring in Seoul
• Competing directors included Kim Jee Won (Cobweb), Kim Han Nim (Noryang: Deadly Sea), Oh Seung Uk (Revolver), and Jang Jae Hyun (Exhuma).
• Best Actor:
• Jung Woo Sung for 12.12: The Day / Spring in Seoul
• Other nominees were Song Kang Ho (Cobweb), Hwang Jung Min (12.12 The Day), Jo Jung Suk (Pilot), and Lee Hee Jon (Handsome Guys).
• Best Actress:
• Kim Geun Soon for Jeong Sun
• Other nominees included Jeon Do Yeon (Revolver), Ra Mi Ran (Citizen of a Kind), Jung Yu Mi (Sleep), and Kim Go Eun (Exhuma).
• Best Film:
• Revolver
• Other nominees were Cobweb, 12.12: The Day, Sleep, and Exhuma.

The Buil Film Awards not only recognize outstanding performances and films but also promote Korean cinema on a global scale. With this year’s event showcasing both seasoned actors and newcomers, the ceremony continues to highlight the vibrant and diverse talent within the South Korean film industry.

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