Song Hye Kyo wins big, Suzy takes the throne at Blue Dragon Awards

On the evening of July 19, the 2023 Blue Dragon Series Awards took place in Korea. This is an awards ceremony to honor works and artists in the field of online television in Korea.

2023 is the second year this award ceremony has been held, attracting great attention from the audience and gathering famous stars of the Korean entertainment industry.

Song Hye Kyo was emotional on stage at the Blue Dragon Television Awards

In the television series category, “The Glory” (Vietnamese title: “Glory in Hatred”) leads the number of nominations this year with 5 categories. Next are notable names such as “Casino”, “Anna”, “Bargain” with many important nominations.

At the end of the awards ceremony, the most prestigious Daesang (grand prize) was awarded to actress Song Hye Kyo - playing Moon Dong Eun, the female lead of the movie "The glory".

The film about the revenge journey of Dong Eun, a victim of school violence, is praised for its engaging, dramatic content and excellent cast.

Previously, Song Hye Kyo received the prestigious Best Actress award at Baeksang 2023 for her excellent acting, breaking her monotonous, jade-like image on screen.

On stage, the 42-year-old star choked up and emotionally thanked the members of the "The Glory" crew, from director Ahn Gil Ho, screenwriter Kim Eun Sook to her co-stars. At the same time, Song Hye Kyo also expressed her gratitude to her mother for always supporting her.

"I don't think I'll have this opportunity again, so this is the first time I want to praise myself. You did well, Hye Kyo," she shared.

Lim Ji Yeon was named Best Supporting Actress.

In addition, Lim Ji Yeon of "The glory" also won the Best Supporting Actress award.

Shin Ye Eun - who played Lim Ji Yeon's high school role won the Best New Actress award, but for her role in the movie “Revenge of Others”.

Suzy crowned queen of the 2023 Blue Dragon Television Awards.

Winning the Daesang award, Song Hye Kyo regretfully lost the Best Actress award at the 2023 Blue Dragon Drama Awards to her junior Suzy - with her performance in the movie "Anna".

This is considered a big surprise at this year's awards ceremony because previously, most experts and media predicted that the winner in this category would be Song Hye Kyo.

On stage to receive the award, Suzy was happy and thanked her colleagues and fans. In "Anna", Suzy plays the role of a poor, talented girl. Because of her desire to change her life, she accepts to switch identities with Miss Anna and becomes the wife of a tycoon.

Blue Dragon TV Awards 2023 Results:

Daesang (Grand Prize): Song Hye Kyo

Best TV Series: “Casino”

Best Actress: Suzy in "Anna"

Best Actor: Ha Jung Woo in “Narco-Saints”

Best Supporting Actress: Lim Ji Yeon, “The Glory”

Best Supporting Actor: Lee Dong-hwi, “Casino”

Best New Actress: Shin Ye Eun, “Revenge of Others”

Best New Actor: Park Ji Hoon from “Weak Hero Class 1”

Favorite Actors: Cha Eun Woo, Park Jae Chan, Lee Kwang Soo