The 59th Grand Bell Awards nominations were announced on Tuesday, October 24, with Korean film “Cobweb” leading the field with 14 nominations, “Smugglers” close behind with 12 nominations. Explore the complete list of 59th Grand Bell Awards nominees for 2023.
59th Grand Bell Awards 2023: Nominations and Nominees
The Grand Bell Awards, also known as the Daejong International Film Awards, is a prestigious event with immense significance in the Korean film industry. It is a highly respected ceremony that honors outstanding achievements in cinema. It was established by the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1962. Since then, it has earned recognition as Korea’s equivalent of the American Academy Awards.
On October 20, a panel of preliminary judges consisting of film critics, reporters, and officials carefully selected the 59th Grand Bell Awards 2023 candidates. They then submitted their chosen candidates to the Grand Bell Awards Committee. The committee selected the nominations from Korean films and OTT content series released in Korea from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023.
Check out the complete list below!
Korean Film (Cinema) Nominees
Best Director
- Kang Je Gyu, “Road to Boston”
- Um Tae Hwa, “Concrete Utopia”
- Yim Soon Rye, “The Point Man”
- Kim Jee Woon, “Cobweb”
- Jung Joo Ri, “Next Sohee”
- Ryoo Seung Wan, “Smugglers”
Best New Director
- Ahn Tae Jin. “The Night Owl”
- Lee Sol Hui. “Greenhouse”
- Kim Se In, “The Apartment With Two Women”
- Yoo Jae Seon, “Sleep”
- Lee Ji Eun, “The Hill of Secrets”
- Ka Sung Moon, “Dream Palace”
Best Screenplay
- Lee Shin Ji/Uhm Tae Hwa, “Concrete Palace”
- Hyun Gyu Jin/Ahn Tae Jin, “The Night Owl”
- Shin Yeok Shick, “Cobweb”
- Yoo Jae Sun, “Sleep”
- Jung Joo Ri, “Next Sohee”
- Kim Se In, “The Apartment With Two Women”
Best Actor
- Lee Byung Hun, “Concrete Utopia”
- Song Kang Ho, “Cobweb”
- Ryu Jun Yeol, “The Night Owl”
- Im Si Wan, “Road to Boston”
- Do Kyung Soo, “The Moon”
Best Actress
- Yum Jung Ah, “Smugglers”
- Jung Yu Mi, “Sleep”
- Kim Seo Hyung, “Greenhouse”
- Bae Doona, “Next Sohee”
- Yang MalBok, “The Apartment With Two Women”
- Kim Sun Young, “Dream Palace”
Best Supporting Actor
- Kim Jong Soo, “Smugglers”
- Go Kyu Pil, “The Roundup: No Way Out”
- Park Jung Min, – “The Point Men”
- Kang Ki Young, – “The Point Men”
- Oh Jung Se, – “Cobweb”
Best Supporting Actress
- Na Moon Hee, “Hero”
- Go Min Si, “Smugglers”
- Krystal, “Cobweb”
- Jeon Yeo Been, “Cobweb”
- Kim Sun Young, “Concrete Utopia”
Best New Actor
- Kim Seon Ho – “The Childe”
- Lee Shin Young – “Rebound”
- Kim Sung Cheol – “The Night Owl”
- Byeon Woo Seok – “Soulmate”
- Park Sung Hoon – “Hail to Hell”
Best New Actress
- Kim Si Eun, “Next Sohee”
- Ahn Eun Jin, “The Night Owl”
- Im Jee Ho, “The Apartment With Two Women”
- Oh Woo Ri, “Hail to Hell”
- Moon Seung Ah, “The Hill of Secrets”
Best Documentary
- “Soup and Ideology,” Yang Young Hi
- “Legend of the Waterflowers,” Koh Hee Young
- “Sura: A Love Song,” Hwang Yoon
- “Little Garden”, Lee Mario
- “The Talent Show”, Lee So Hyun
Best Cinematography
- Choi Young Hwan, “Smugglers”
- Kim Tae Kyung “The Night Owl”
- Kim Young Ho, “The Moon”
- Jo Hyung Rae, “Concrete Utopia”
- Kim Tae Sung, “Ransomed”
- Kim Ji Yong, “Cobweb”
Best Music
- Jang Ki Ha, “Smugglers”
- Dalpalan, “Phantom”
- Hwang Sang Joon, “Hero”
- Kim Hae Won, “Concrete Utopia”
- Mowg, “Cobweb”
- Jang Hyuk Jin/Jang Yong Jin, “Sleep”
Best Editing
- Lee Kang Hee, “Smugglers”
- Yang Jin Mo, “Cobweb”
- Han Mi Yeon, “Concrete Utopia”
- Kim Chang Joo, “Ransomed”
- Kim Sun Min, “The Night Owl”
- Lee Sun Min, “Hero”
Best Visual Effects
- Jin Jong Hyun, “The Moon” VFX
- Eun Jae Hyun, “Concrete Utopia” VFX
- No Nam Suk, “Ransomed” Stunt
- Hwang Jin Hye/Kim Han Joon, “Dr. Cheon and the Lost Talisman” VFX
- Park Sung Jin, “Cobweb” VFX
- Heo Myung Haen, “Phantom” Martial Arts
Best Sound Mixing
- Choi Tae Young, “The Moon”
- Kim Suk Won, “Concrete Utopia”
- Park Yong Gi, “The Night Owl”
- Park Joo Kang, “Hero”
- Gong Tae Won, “Sleep”
- Choi Tae Won, “Cobweb”
Best Art Direction
- Shin Yoo Jin, “Killing Romance”
- Jung Yi Jin, “Cobweb”
- Jo Hwa Sung/Choi Hyun Suk, “Concrete Utopia”
- Hong Joo Hee, “The Moon”
- Lee Hoo Kyung, “Smugglers”
- Kim Bo Mook, “Phantom”
Best Costume
- Yoon Jung Hee/Kwon Soo Kyung, “Smugglers”
- Ham Hyun Joo, “Phantom”
- Yoon Jung Hee, “Killing Romance”
- Chae Kyung Hwa, “Road to Boston”
- Shim Hyun Seob, “Hero”
- Choi Eui Young, “Cobweb”
- Shim Hyun Seob, “The Night Owl”
Korean Drama Series (OTT) Nominees
Best Series
Best Series Director
- Lee Jong Pil, “One Day Off”
- Kim Yong Hoon, “Mask Girl”
- Ahn Gil Ho, “The Glory”
- Park In Je/Park Yoon Seo, “Moving”
- Kang Yoon Sung, “Casino”
Best Series Actor
- Choi Min Sik, “Casino”
- Ryu Seung Ryong, “Moving”
- Jung Hae In, “D.P.” Season 2
- Jin Sun Kyu, “Bargain”
- Lee Sung Min, “Shadow Detective”
- Ahn Jae Hong, “Mask Girl”
Best Series Actress
- Song Hye Kyo, “The Glory”
- Han Hyo Joo, “Moving”
- Lee Na Young, “One Day Off”
- Go Hyun Jung, “Mask Girl”
- Jeon Jong Seo, “Bargain”
- Yeom Hye Ran, “Mask Girl”
The 59th Grand Bell Awards will take place at the Gyeonggi Arts Center Grand Theater on November 15, 2023.
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