The Daejong International Film Awards, also known as the Grand Bell Awards, holds great significance in the South Korean film industry. The 59th edition of these prestigious awards is scheduled for November 15, 2023.
Among the notable nominations, Jeon Yeo Been, known for her role in “Vincenzo,” is in the running for Best Supporting Actress for the movie “Cobweb.” Likewise, Kim Seon-ho, from “Hometown Cha Cha,” is nominated for Best New Actor for his debut in “The Childe.”
Here is the complete list of nominees:
Best Director:
- Kang Je Gyu for “Road to Boston”
- Um Tae Hwa for “Concrete Utopia”
- Yim Soon Rye for “The Point Man”
- Kim Jee Woon for “Cobweb”
- Jung Joo Ri for “Next Sohee”
- Ryoo Seung Wan for “Smugglers”
Best New Director:
- Ahn Tae Jin for “The Night Owl”
- Lee Sol Hui for “Greenhouse”
- Kim Se In for “The Apartment With Two Women”
- Yoo Jae Seon for “Sleep”
- Lee Ji Eun for “The Hill of Secrets”
- Ka Sung Moon for “Dream Palace”
Best Screenplay:
- Lee Shin Ji/Uhm Tae Hwa for “Concrete Palace”
- Hyun Gyu Jin/Ahn Tae Jin for “The Night Owl”
- Shin Yeok Shick for “Cobweb”
- Yoo Jae Sun for “Sleep”
- Jung Joo Ri for “Next Sohee”
- Kim Se In for “The Apartment With Two Women”
The awards encompass various aspects of filmmaking including direction, acting, writing, cinematography, and more.
These nominations reflect the outstanding contributions and achievements in the South Korean film industry for the year. The event is highly anticipated and is sure to bring together the best talents in the field.
