By Blogger Master Jumat, 27 April 2012 0 comments

Actor of the moment Kim Soo Hyun was named Best Actor of the Year on Thursday at the Paeksang Arts Awards, which took place at Olympic Hall in Jamsil, eastern Seoul.

But Kim wasn’t all smiles after his win, which recognized his performance in the hit drama “The Moon Embracing the Sun.”

“I’m so grateful for the award, but on the other hand, it feels like I’ve just been given a hefty amount of homework,” he said. “I’ll keep trying to become a better actor in order to remain worthy of this award.”

Kim has only been active in the industry for five years, and contestants who lost to him include some of the most esteemed actors in Korea. Park Si Hoo from “Princess’s Man,” Shin Ha Gyun from “Brain” and Cha Seung Won from “The Greatest Love” were among the nominees. The fact that these actors lost to the 24-year-old newbie was a topic of much debate among entertainment industry insiders. Kim has skyrocketed to fame since his appearance in the hit drama, with companies here and abroad vying for his endorsement.


Source: JoongAng Daily

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Hallyu force of nature Jang Geun Suk has again proved his popularity by taking home the Best Male Star award at the 48th annual Paeksang Arts Awards on April 26.

Jang took the award which is presented to male actors in the film category for his role in last year’s hit movie “You Are My Pet.”

Jang secured 49.4 percent of the votes in a popularity survey, taking the No. 1 spot. He overtook Hallyu actors Gong Yoo and Shin Ha-kyun to claim the prize.

This isn’t the first time that the 24-year-old entertainer has been awarded a prestigious Paeksang award.
In 2010 he was awarded for his role in the movie “Itaewon Murder” (2009) and back in 2008 he took the prize for the Best New Male Talent for his role in the movie “Happy Life” (2007).


By Carla Sunwoo
Source: JoongAng Daily

By Blogger Master Kamis, 26 April 2012 0 comments

The “48th Baeksang Arts Awards” was held at the Olympic Park in Seoul yesterday, April 26th. The prestigious awards ceremony was hosted by actress Kim Ah Joong and Lee Hwi Jae.

The “Baeksang Arts Awards” were established in 1965, awarding both the staff and cast members of television and film projects released in Korea during the past year.

Check out the full list of winners below:

TV Category

Daesang : Deep Rooted Tree
Best Project Award: The Moon Embracing The Sun
Best Variety Program: Gag Concert
Best Actor Award : Kim Soo Hyun (The Moon Embracing The Sun)
Best Actress Award : Gong Hyo Jin (The Greatest Love)
Best Newcomer Actor : Joo Won (Ojakgyo Brothers)
Best Newcomer Actress : Uee (Ojakgyo Brothers)
Screenplay Award : Kim Young Hyun, Park Sang Yun (Deep Rooted Tree)
Best Director: Kim Jung Min, Park Hyun Seok (The Princess’s Man)
Most Popular Actor Award : Park Yoochun (Miss Ripley)
Most Popular Actress Award : Park Shin Hye (You’ve Fallen For Me)
Male Talent Award : Kim Joon Hyun
Female Talent Award : Park Ha Sun

Movie Category

Daesang : War On Crime - The Golden Age of Bad Guys
Best Actor Award : Ahn Sung Ki (Broken Arrow)
Best Actress Award : Uhm Jung Hwa (Dancing Queen)
Best Project Award : Broken Arrow
Director Award : Byeon Young Joo (Helpless)
Best Newcomer Actor : Kim Sang Hyun (War On Crime - The Golden Age of Bad Guys)
Best Newcomer Actress : Suzy (Architecture 101)
Best Rookie Director : Im Chang Ik (Arrest King)
Screenplay Award : Jeon Gye-Soo (Love Fiction)
Most Popular Actor Award : Jang Geun Suk (You’re My Pet)
Most Popular Actress Award : Kang Sora (Sunny)


Source: Chosun