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hi

Yesterday i'm attend to 30th Blue Dragon Film Awards

Blue Dragon film Awards in see to many stars& our drama " Will It Snow For Christmas"

3 stars Han Ye Seul ,Koo Su,Sun Woo Sun Redcarpet.

I'm many take to awards pics&vod.

if i time i will more update to another star My take Pics& vod here

" Will It Snow For Christmas" 3star in Awards redcapet pics

pics take by-mandalaywith@IRIS,HYS soompi thread.

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Winner List

Best Film [최우수작품상]

Take Off [국가대표]

Good Morning President [굿모닝 프레지던트]

Mother [마더]

Thirst [박쥐]

Haeundae [해운대]

Best Director [감독상]

Kim Yong-Hwa [김용화] (Take Off [국가대표])

Park Chan-Wook [박찬욱] (Thirst [박쥐])

Bong Joon-Ho [봉준호] (Mother [마더])

Yoon Je-Gyun [윤제균] (Haeundae [해운대])

Jang Jin [장진] (Good Morning President [굿모닝프레지던트])

Best Leading Actor [남우주연상]

Kim Myung-Min [김명민] (Closer To Heaven [내사랑 내곁에])

Kim Yoon-Seok [김윤석] (Running Turtle [거북이 달린다])

Song Kang-Ho [송강호] (Thirst [박쥐])

Jang Dong-Gun [장동건] (Good Morning President [굿모닝프레지던트])

Ha Jung-Woo [하정우] (Take Off [국가대표])

Best Leading Actress [여우주연상]

Kim Ok-Bin [김옥빈] (Thirst [박쥐])

Kim Ha-Neul [김하늘] (My Girlfriend Is An Agent [7급 공무원])

Kim Hye-Ja [김혜자] (Mother [마더])

Choi Kang-Hee [최강희] (Goodbye Mom [애자])

Ha Ji-Won [하지원] (Closer To Heaven [내사랑 내곁에])

Best Supporting Actor [남우조연상]

Kim In-Kwon [김인권] (Haeundae [해운대])

Sung Dong-Il [성동일] (Take Off [국가대표])

Shin Ha-Gyun [신하균] (Thirst [박쥐])

Lee Min-Gi [이민기] (Haeundae [해운대])

Jin Gu [진구] (Mother [마더])

Best Supporting Actress [여우조연상]

Kim Bo-Yeon [김보연] (Possessed [불신지옥])

Kim Young-Ae [김영애] (Goodbye Mom [애자])

Kim Hae-Sook [김해숙] (Thirst [박쥐])

Jang Young-Nam [장영남] (My Girlfriend Is An Agent [7급 공무원])

Choo Ja-Hyun [추자현] (Portrait Of A Beauty [미인도])

Best New Actor [신인남우상]

Kim Woo-Yeol [김무열] (Scam [작전])

Kim Ji-Seok [김지석] (Take Off [국가대표])

Song Chang-Ui [송창의] (Boys Don't Cry [소년은 울지 않는다])

Yang Ik-Joon [양익준] (Breathless [똥파리])

Choi Jae-Woong [최재웅] (The Sword With No Name [불꽃처럼 나비처럼])

Best New Actress [신인여우상]

Kang Ye-Won [강예원] (Haeundae [해운대])

Kim Kkot-Bi [김꽃비] (Breathless [똥파리])

Park Bo-Young [박보영] (Speed Scandal [과속 스캔들])

Seon Woo-Seon [선우선] (Running Turtle [거북이 달린다])

Oh Yeon-Seo [오연서] (A Blood Pledge [여고괴담5-동반자살])

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Best New Director [신인감독상]

Kang Hyung-Cheol [강형철] (Speed Scandal [과속 스캔들])

Park Geon-Yong 박건용 (Lifting King Kong [킹콩을 들다])

Yang Ik-Joon [양익준] (Breathless [똥파리])

Lee Yong-Joo [이용주] (Possessed [불신지옥])

Jung Gi-Hoon [정기훈] (Goodbye Mom [애자])

Best Cinematography [촬영상]

김영호 (Haeundae [해운대])

박현철 (Take Off [국가대표])

정정훈 (Thirst [박쥐])

최현기 (A Frozen Flower [쌍화점])

홍경표 (Mother [마더])

Best Lighting [조명상]

김승규 (Portrait Of A Beauty [미인도])

박현원 (Thirst [박쥐])

윤지원 (A Frozen Flower [쌍화점])

이석환 (Take Off [국가대표])

최철수 박동순 (Mother [마더])

Best Music [음악상]

김준석 (Speed Scandal [과속스캔들])

박기헌 (Closer To Heaven [내사랑 내곁에])

이병우 (Mother [마더])

이재학 (Take Off [국가대표])

조영욱 (Thirst [박쥐])

Best Art Direction [미술상]

김기철 (A Frozen Flower [쌍화점])

민언옥 (The Sword With No Name [불꽃처럼 나비처럼])

류성희 (Thirst [박쥐])

이하준 (Portraid Of A Beauty [미인도])

조화성 최현석 (Private Eye [그림자 살인])

Technical Award [기술상]

이혜순 정정은 (A Frozen Flower [쌍화점] 의상)

윤예령<유영분장> (Private Eye [그림자 살인] 특수분장)

정성진 (Take Off [국가대표] CG)

한스 울릭<폴리곤> 장성호<모팩> 김희동<파워캐스트> (Haeundae [해운대] CG)

홍성호<로커스> 한스 울릭<폴리곤> (Chaw [차우] CG)

Best Original Screenplay [각본상]

김용화 (Take Off [국가대표])

박은교 봉준호 (Mother [마더])

이용주 (Possessed [불신지옥])

이해준 (Castaway On The Moon [김씨 표류기])

정기훈 (Goodbye Mom [애자])

Popular Star [인기스타상]

Lee Byung-Hun [이병헌], Ha Jung-Woo [하정우], Choi Kang-Hee [최강희], Ha Ji-Won [하지원]

Special Award [특별상]

Jang Jin-Young [장진영] (deceased)

Most Popular Film [최대 관객상] {ie. best selling film}

Haeundae [해운대]

Source: Nominee List * Winner List (Official Homepage)

<<<Seems like Best Couple is eliminated this year.>>>

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30th Blue Dragon Film Awards LeeByungHun, MC KimHyeSoo, LeeBeomSoo pics

pics take by-mandalaywith@IRIS,HYS soompi thread.

Redcarpet time in Lee Byung Hun is not come.

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congratulations to all the winners!

although my favorite kim ha-neul didn't win the best actress award, it's ok. ha ji-won deserves it. all of the nominees deserve it. they are all great!

ko soo is so gorgeous!

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Congratulations to all the winners!

Seriously, This year's nominees are in a very stiff competition. I even thought Kim Ok vin or Kim Hye Ja might bagged the award, well..they had their share from other award giving bodies.

But, I'm glad Ha Jiwon triumphantly took home the Best Actress award. I really think she deserved it. Finally, after a looong long time, she nailed it in Closer to Heaven.

Kim Myung Min's speech is humbly touching. These two have translated their glory from drama serie into film department.

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"Mother" wins Blue Dragon gold

Jessica Kim | jesskim@asiae.co.kr

기사입력 2009.12.03 15:49 최종수정 2009.12.03 15:49

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Poster for film "Mother" [CJ Entertainment]

Critically acclaimed director Bong Joon-ho's film "Mother" triumphed at the 30th Blue Dragon Film Awards on Wednesday as it raked up the most trophies at the annual ceremony including the prize for best picture.

A total of five nominees including "Thirst", "Good Morning President", "Take Off" and "Haeundae" had been up for competition at the Blue Dragons, one of Korea's two largest film awards alongside the Daejong Film Awards.

Top actress Kim Hye-ja and Hallyu star Won Bin starrer "Mother", which had premiered at Cannes in May, also took the award for best supporting actor, handed to Jin Goo, and the prize for best lighting.

The Blue Dragons deemed that "Closer to Heaven" had the top cast, handing the awards for best actor and best actress to Kim Myung-min and Ha Ji-won, respectively, who were co-stars in the film. Kim, who had lost 20 kilograms to play the role of a man suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease, had won the same title at the Daejong awards.

Other movies up for nods took two prizes each, including "Take Off" whose director Kim Yong-hwa was named the best director and also took the award for best cinematography.

Park Chan-wook's Cannes award-winning vampire film "Thirst" took the awards for best supporting actress and music while "Speed Scandal" helmer Kang Hyun-chul was named the best new director and actress Park Bo-young was named best new actress.

Summer blockbuster pic "Haeundae", which attracted nearly 11.4 million viewers to become the fourth most-watched film of all time, won the award for largest audience and best technique.

Awards

▲ Best Picture: "Mother"

▲ Best Director: Kim Yong-hwa ("Take Off")

▲ Best New Director: Kang Hyung-chul ("Speed Scandal")

▲ Best Leading Actor: Kim Myung-min ("Closer to Heaven")

▲ Best Leading Actress: Ha Ji-won ("Closer to Heaven")

▲ Best Supporting Actor: Jin Goo ("Mother")

▲ Best Supporting Actress: Kim Hae-sook ("Thirst")

▲ Best New Actor: Yang Ik-joon ("Breathless")

▲ Best New Actress: Kim Kobbi ("Breathless"), Park Bo-young ("Speed Scandal")

▲ Best Cinematography: Park Hyun-chul ("Take Off")

▲ Best Music: Cho Young-wook ("Thirst")

▲ Best Art Direction: Cho Hwa-sung, Choi Hyun-suk ("Private Eye")

▲ Technical Award: Hans Uglig, Jang Sung-ho, Kim Hee-dong ("Haeundae")

▲ Best Original Screenplay: Lee Yong-joo ("Possessed")

▲ Best Lighting: Choi Chul-soo, Park Dong-soon ("Mother")

Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr

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[KBS]

'Mother' Wins Best Picture Award at Blue Dragon Film Awards

[2009-12-03]

The movie "Mother" directed by Bong Jun-ho has won three awards at the 30th Blue Dragon Film Awards on December 2. "Mother" received the Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor and Best Lighting awards.

"Take Off," "Haeundae," "Thirst," "Speed Scandal" and "Breathless" each took two awards. Director Kim Yong-hwa received his second Best Director award.

Actor Kim Myung-min and actress Ha Ji-won, who played the leads in "Closer To Heaven," received the Best Actor and Best Actress awards, respectively.

Jin Ku ("Mother") was honored with the Best Supporting Actor award, while Kim Hae-sook ("Thirst") received the Best Supporting Actress award.

Yang Ik-jun of "Breathless" took the Best New Actor award. Kim Kkot-bi ("Breathless") and Park Bo-young ("Speed Scandal") won the Best New Actress awards.

Late actress Chang Jin-young, who died in September of cancer, was honored with the Special Award. Her father, Chang Kil-nam, received the award on her behalf.

The Popular Actor awards went to Lee Byung-hun, Ha Jung-woo, Ha Ji-won and Choi Kang-hee.

The jury was headed this year by Pusan International Film Festival Executive Director Kim Dong-ho. The award ceremony was hosted by Lee Bum-soo and Kim Hye-soo.

Following is the list of award-winners (film titles are indicated in parentheses)

Best Picture: "Mother"

Best Director: Kim Yong-hwa ("Take Off")

Best Actor: Kim Myung-min ("Closer To Heaven")

Best Actress: Ha Ji-won ("Closer To Heaven")

Best Supporting Actor: Jin Ku ("Mother")

Best Supporting Actress: Kim Hae-sook ("Thirst")

Best New Actor: Yang Ik-jun ("Breathless")

Best New Actress: Kim KKot-bi ("Breathless"), Park Bo-young ("Speed Scandal")

Best New Director: Kang Hyung-chul ("Speed Scandal")

Best Cinematography: Park Hyun-chul ("Take Off")

Best Lighting: Choi Chul-soo, Park Dong-soon ("Mother")

Best Music: Cho Young-wook ("Thirst")

Best Art: Cho Hwa-sung, Choi Hyun-seok ("Private Eye")

Best Engineer: Hans Ulrik, Chang Sung-ho, Kim Hee-dong ("Haeundae")

Best Screenplay: Lee Yong-joo ("Possessed")

Special Award: Chang Jin-young

Popular Actor: Lee Byung-hun, Ha Jung-woo, Ha Ji-won, Choi Kang-hee

Best Short Film: Kim Han-kyul ("Seeing")

Most Viewed Movie: "Haeundae"

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The Korea Times 12-03-2009 17:18

Singer Park Jin-young’s Comeback Wows Fans (한글번역)

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Park Jin-young

Park Jin-young, president of JYP Entertainment, made his comeback as a singer at the 30th Blue Dragon Awards ceremony on Wednesday night, wowing the audience and TV viewers with a charismatic and provocative performance.

At the star-studded awards gala, which was also broadcast live on television, Park performed "No Love No More," a track off his mini-album, "Sad Freedom." It was his first performance as a singer in about two years.

While Park sang his hit song, "Honey," he approached some top actresses and showcased some of his trademark provocative dance moves.

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The comeback performance drew enthusiastic responses from many netizens, living up to his promise to fans that he would not disappoint them.

In a letter to his fans posted on his Web site the previous day, he wrote, "I'm very happy to be back as a singer again though it will be only for a month before I go back to being a producer in January."

Park also wrote about the strong connection he feels with the three songs that comprise the mini album. "I prepared for a long time and wrote these songs after I went through certain experiences last winter and spring."

He said he is ready to give strong performances to back the mini-album.

"My goal is to make my fans feel proud of me and grow older together," he said.

Park, producer of pop group the Wonder Girls, will hold his "Bad Party: There is No Love'' concerts from Dec. 23 to 26 at Olympic Hall, Olympic Park.

chojh@koreatimes.co.kr

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The Korea Times 12-03-2009 17:18

....While Park sang his hit song, "Honey," he approached some top actresses and showcased some of his trademark provocative dance moves....

clip -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWU1pNsQODE

Found the translation via google, credit O-cha@Soompi. :)

Oh here's the romanization and translation for Honey...please feel free to correct me.

Park Jin Young - Honey

Oh,HONEY~

그대를 처음 본 그순간

keudaereul cheoeum bon keu soongan

The time when I first saw you

난 움직일수가 없었지

nan oomjikil sooga eopseotji

I couldn’t move

그대 그 아름다운 모습

keudae keu areumdaoon moseup

Your beautiful feature

난 넋을 잃고야 말았지

Nan neokseul ilgoya maratji

I became absent minded unable to speak

그대의 아름다운 그

keudaeeui areumdaoon keu

your beauty

그미소가

Keu misoga

That smile

나를 사로잡았지

Nareul sarojapattji

I was captured

Hey 거기 그래 자기

hey keogi keurae jagi

Hey at that place I was (captured)

웬만하면 내게 오지

Wenman hamyeon naege oji

When you came to me

우리 여기에서 둘이

Oori yeogieso doori

The two of us there

멋진밤을 함께 하지

Meotjin bameul hamkke haji

together we'll make it a great night

Oh Honey Oh Baby

어쩜 아름답기도 하지

eojjeom aroomdapkido haji

it may be a beautiful chance meeting

내게 오지 나를 믿지

Naege oji nareul midji

I’m a believer when you came to me

절대 후회할리 없지

Jeoldae hoohwe halli optji

I have no regrets at all

그대의 그 섹시한 눈빛

keudae eui ke seksihan noonbit

Your sexy eyes

오 나를또 바라보았지

o nareulddo baraboattji

looking at me again

눈빛이 마주치는 순간

noonbiti majoochineun soongan

the moment I see your eyes

난 숨을 쉴수가 없었지

Nan soomeul suilsooga opsottji

I was breathless

그대야 말로 하늘이

keudaeya malro haneuri

you were sent down from heaven

내려주신

Naeryeo joosin

진정한 Honey지 오

Jinjeonghan Honey ji o

I feel anxious honey oh

Hey 거기 그래 자기

Hey keogi keurae jagi

Hey at that place I was (captured)

웬만하면 내게 오지

Wenman hamyeon naege oji

When you came to me

우리 여기에서 둘이

Oori yeogieso doori

The two of us there

멋진밤을 함께 하지

meotjin bameul hamkke haji

together we'll make it a great night

Oh Honey Oh Baby

어쩜 아름답기도 하지

eojjeom aroomdapkido haji

it may be a beautiful chance meeting

내게 오지 나를 믿지

Naege oji nareul midji

I’m a believer when you came to me

절대 후회할리 없지

Jeoldae hoohwe halli optji

I have no regrets at all

Now Everybody party

내게로 걸어오는 그대

Naegero keoleo oneun keudae

When you walk towards me

난 바라볼수가 없었지

Nan paraboolsooga opsotji

I can’t even watch

걸어오는 그대의 모습

Keoleo oneun keudaueui moseup

Your feature as you walk

너무 눈부시기 때문이지

Nomoo noonboosigi ddaemooniji

Because you are so dazzling

이제서야 비로소 나

Ijeseoya birosona

For the first time

나 새로운 사랑에

Na saerooon sarange

To a brand new love

눈을 뜬거지

Nooneul ddeungeoji

My eyes are open

Hey 거기 그래 자기

Hey keogi keurae jagi

Hey at that place I was (captured)

웬만하면 내게 오지

Wenman hamyeon naege oji

When you came to me

우리 여기에서 둘이

Oori yeogieso doori

The two of us there

멋진밤을 함께 하지

meotjin bameul hamkke haji

together we'll make it a great night

Oh Honey Oh Baby

어쩜 아름답기도 하지

eojjeom aroomdapkido haji

it may be a beautiful chance meeting

내게 오지 나를 믿지

Naege oji nareul midji

I’m a believer when you came to me

절대 후회할리 없지

Jeoldae hoohwe halli optji

I have no regrets at all

Hey 거기 그래 자기

Hey keogi keurae jagi

Hey at that place I was (captured)

웬만하면 내게 오지

Wenman hamyeon naege oji

When you came to me

우리 여기에서 둘이

Oori yeogieso doori

The two of us there

멋진밤을 함께 하지

meotjin bameul hamkke haji

together we'll make it a great night

Oh Honey Oh Baby

어쩜 아름답기도 하지

eojjeom aroomdapkido haji

it may be a beautiful chance meeting

내게 오지 나를 믿지

Naege oji nareul midji

I’m a believer when you came to me

절대 후회할리 없지

Jeoldae hoohwe halli optji

I have no regrets at all

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The Korea Times 12-03-2009 16:36

'Closer to Heaven' Couple Win Best Acting Nods

By Lee Hyo-won

Staff Reporter

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Ha Ji-won - winner of the Best Actress Award

Kim Myung-min and Ha Ji-won, who starred as a married couple in Park Jin-pyo's tearjerker "Closer to Heaven,'' were named Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively, at the Blue Dragon Awards, Wednesday evening, in Yeouido, Seoul.

"I'm not sure if I deserve this award. I am thankful, though, as I have to try twice as hard because of my less-than-perfect acting abilities,'' said Kim, who had previously made headlines for shedding 20 kilograms to play a terminally ill patient. Ever since his breakthrough role in the TV drama "Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-shin,'' he has been sweeping various Best Actor awards for characters he played on both the big and small screen.

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Kim Myung-min - winner of the Best Actor Award

The 37-year-old, eyes welling with tears, went on to thank his co-star Ha: "I was able to finish the movie because of you and I'm so thankful for how you always took care of me.''

Ha, who was nominated for the first time in her 10-year acting career, shed tears as she accepted the honor. "Thank you so much,'' said the 31-year-old, adding how surprised she was that such a thing could happen to her.

"I am a really greedy actress on the set but I am never greedy when it comes to awards. But when I accepted the Popularity award earlier I did yearn a little for this prize,'' she said, having received the Honored Popularity Award alongside Lee Byung-hun, Ha Jung-woo and Choi Kang-hee.

She also thanked her co-star: "I think I stand here today thanks to Kim Myung-min who helped me concentrate on my role though he became sicker day by day on the set.''

The tsunami blockbuster "Haeundae,'' starring Ha, won the Popular Movie Award, having become one of the highest grossing movies in Korean box office history. The film also won the Technical Award for its special effects.

Meanwhile, Bong Joon-ho's thriller "Mother'' swept prizes, including Best Film. Jin Gu took home the Best Supporting Actor Award. He said he wanted to share the honor with the director, who was unable to attend the event.

Choi Cheol-su and Park Dong-sun won Best Lighting for their work on "Mother.'' The film premiered to critical acclaim in the Cannes Film Festival's non-competitive section.

Kim Hae-sook was recognized as Best Supporting Actress for Park Chan-wook's "Thirst,'' which won the Jury Prize at Cannes. Jo Yeong-ok, who provided the score for the vampire movie, won the award for Best Music.

The Best New Actor and New Actress Awards went to "Breathless'' stars Yang Ik-june and Kim Kkobbi, respectively. Kim shared her award with "Scandal Makers'' starlet Park Bo-young. Kang Hyeong-cheol, who helmed the mid-budget comedy, won the Best New Director Award.

Kim Yong-hwa was named Best Director for the hit sports movie "Take-Off,'' whose Park Hyeon-cheol won the Best Cinematography Award for his work in the film.

Kim Han-gyeol won the Best Short Film Award for "Gookgyeong,'' and the Best Art Direction Award went to Jo Hwa-seong and Choi Hyeon-seok for the period piece "Private Drama.''

"Possession's'' Lee Yong-ju was recognized for Best Original Screenplay while late actress Jang Jin-young, who died of cancer earlier this year, received the Special Award.

hyowlee@koreatimes.co.kr

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'Mother' Sweeps Blue Dragon Awards

Best film in the 30th Blue Dragon Film Awards on Wednesday went to "Mother" directed by Bong Joon-ho. The ceremony was held at the KBS Hall in Seoul.

"Mother" tells the story of a mother whose son is wrongly indicted for murder and who struggles to hunt down the real killer. The film was invited to this year's Cannes International Film Festival for the Un Certain Regard section.

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The winners of most popular star awards and presenters in this year's Blue Dragon Film Awards. From left, Ha Ji-won, Ha Jung-woo, Lee Beom-soo, Lee Byung-hun, Choi Kang-hee, and Kim Hye-soo

Best director went to Kim Yong-hwa, who directed "Take Off," and best actor to Kim Myung-min for his part in "Closer to Heaven." Ha Ji-won, who co-starred in "Closer to Heaven," was the winner of best actress award. Jin Goo of "Mother" won best supporting actor and Kim Hae-sook of "Thirst" best supporting actress.

Yoon Je-kyoon, who directed "Haeundae," received the award for the film that drew the biggest audience. "I would like to say thank you to every one of those 11.53 million people who watched my film," he said in accepting the prize.

Kang Hyoung-Chul, director of "Scandal Makers," won best rookie director, and best new actor award went to Yang Ik-june, who wrote, directed, and starred in his debut film "Breathless." Best rookie actress was shared by Kim Kko-bbi of "Breathless" and Park Bo-young of "Scandal Makers."

Jang Jin-young, a two-time winner of the best actress award who died of stomach cancer in September at the age of 37, was given a posthumous special award.

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Kim Myung-min and Ha Ji-won pose after winning Best Actor and Actress at the 30th Blue Dragon Film Awards at KBS Hall in Seoul on Wednesday.

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