The 43rd Korean Association of Film Critics Awards has unveiled the list of winners for this year's ceremony. Interestingly, GOT7's Jinyoung and Bae Doona's movie "Next Sohee" bagged major recognition at the annual event.
43rd Korean Association of Film Critics Awards Winners
Held on September 1, the Korean Association of Film Critics is an annual ceremony that recognizes excellence in film.
Interestingly, 10 films were selected by the organization, which include "Next Sohee," "Dream Palace," "Smugglers," "The Hill of Secrets," "Green House," "The Night Owl," "The Apartment with Two Women," "In Water," "Killing Romance," and "The Element of Hope."
On the other hand, for the 43rd Korean Association of Film Critics Awards revealed the list of winners. GOT7's Jinyoung, whose real name is Park Jinyoung, took home the Best New Actor award for his movie "A Christmas Carol."
It can be recalled that the movie was first premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 25, 2022, alongside the award-winning film "Broker."
As for the Best Actress and Best Actor awards, "Green House" star Kim Seo Hyung and Ryu Jun Yeol of "The Night Owl took home respective titles.
Here is the complete list of 43rd Korean Association of Film Critics Awards winners, as mentioned by a local news portal.
- Best Film: "Next Sohee"
- Best Director: Ka Sung-moon ("Dream Palace")
- Best New Director: Ahn Tae Jin ("The Night Owl")
- Best Actress: Kim Seo Hyung ("Green House")
- Best Actor: Ryu Jun Yeol ("The Night Owl)
- Best Supporting Actress: Lee Yoon Ji ("Dream Palace")
- Best Supporting Actor: Kim Jong Su ("Smugglers")
- Best New Actress: Kim Si Eun ("Next Sohee")
- Best New Actor: GOT7's Jinyoung ("A Christmas Carol")
- Technical Award: Lee Hoo Kyung, ("Smugglers")
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Kim Hyun Jung, ("On The Sand House")
- Best Cinematography: Kim Tae Kyung, ("The Night Owl")
- Music Award: Chang Kiha, ("Smugglers")
- International Federation of Film Critics Awards: Lee Ji Eun ("The Hill of Secrets") (Korean film) and Anthony Shim ("Riceboy Sleeps") (foreign film)
Park Jinyoung New Drama: GOT7 Member Returns With Upcoming Series 'The Witch'
After landing an impressive cameo performance in "Reborn Rich," where he took on the role of Soonyang Group's rookie Shin Kyung Min, GOT7's Jinyoung will make a small screen comeback through the upcoming K-drama "The Witch."
Based on the webtoon written by Kang Full, who also created "Moving," the story focuses on a man who fell in love with what society calls a "witch."
Joining Park Jinyoung is "Our Beloved Summer" star Roh Jeong Eui.
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