With another exciting awards season in full swing, the 2024 Buil Film Awards (제33회 부일영화상) is set to celebrate the best of Korean cinema. This year’s prestigious ceremony was held on October 3, 2024, at the Signiel Busan Grand Ballroom in Haeundae-gu, Busan, hosted by the Busan-based daily newspaper Busan Ilbo. Bringing together the biggest names in Korean film, the Buil Film Awards honoured outstanding contributions in 16 categories, covering 222 Korean films released from August 11, 2023, to August 10, 2024. The annual event was a night of glitz and glamour, where artists, directors, and storytellers were recognized for their stellar achievements.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 33rd Buil Film Awards, including the nominees, where to watch, and the exciting moments leading up to the event.
All That We Know About the 2024 Buil Film Awards So Far
Where to Watch Buil Film Awards 2024
The 2024 Buil Film Awards ceremony took place on October 3, 2024. For those who missed the live action, the awards were broadcasted on MBC and streamed simultaneously on Naver TV and MBC’s YouTube channels, allowing both Korean and international fans to witness the excitement in real-time.
2024 Buil Film Awards Nominees
The nominees for the 33rd Buil Film Awards covered a wide range of exceptional films and individuals in the Korean film industry. Some of the most prominent contenders for this year included gripping narratives, powerhouse acting performances, and innovative directorial works.
Best Film
Cobweb
Revolver
12.12: The Day
Sleep
Exhuma
Best Director
Kim Jee-woon – Cobweb
Kim Han-min – Noryang: Deadly Sea
Oh Seung-uk – Revolver
Kim Sung-su – 12.12: The Day
Jang Jae-hyun – Exhuma
Best Actor
Song Kang-ho – Cobweb
Jung Woo-sung – 12.12: The Day
Hwang Jung-min – 12.12: The Day
Jo Jung-suk – Pilot
Lee Hee-joon – Handsome Guys
Best Actress
Jeon Do-yeon – Revolver
Ra Mi-ran – Citizen of a Kind
Jung Yu-mi – Sleep
Kim Geum-soon – Jeong-sun
Kim Go-eun – Exhuma
Best Supporting Actor
Oh Jung-se – Cobweb
Koo Kyo-hwan – Escape
Yoo Hae-jin – Exhuma
Park Ji-hwan – Handsome Guys
Song Joong-ki – Hopeless
Best Supporting Actress
Jeon Yeo-been – Cobweb
Lee El – Following
Lim Ji-yeon – Revolver
Lim Sun-woo – Ms. Apocalypse
Yeom Hye-ran – Citizen of a Kind
Best New Director
Lee Jeong-hong – A Wild Roomer
Cho Hyun-chul – The Dream Songs
Jason Yu – Sleep
Jeong Ji-hye – Jeong-sun
Nam Dong-hyub – Handsome Guys
Best Screenplay
Cho Hyun-chul – The Dream Songs
Kim Sung-su, Hong In-pyo, Hong Won-chan, Lee Young-jong – 12.12: The Day
Jason Yu – Sleep
Jang Jae-hyun – Exhuma
Kim Mi-young – A Lonely Island in the Distant Sea
Best New Actor
Joo Jong-hyuk – Iron Mask
Kim Young-sung – Big Sleep
Roh Jae-won – Ms. Apocalypse
Lee Do-hyun – Exhuma
Hong Xa-bin – Hopeless
Best New Actress
Jung Soo-jung – Cobweb
Jung Yi-seo – Her Hobby
Jung Hoe-rin – The Continuing Land
Oh Woo-ri – Hail to Hell
Kim Hyeong-seo aka BIBI – Hopeless
Best Cinematography
Kim Ji-yong – Cobweb
Kim Tae-seong – Noryang: Deadly Sea
Kang Kuk-hyun – Revolver
Lee Mo-gae – 12.12: The Day
Park Rodrigo Seh – Ms. Apocalypse
Art/Technical Award
Jeong Yi-jin – Cobweb (Art)
Jeong Seong-jin – Noryang: Deadly Sea (VFX)
Jang Geun-young – 12.12: The Day (Art)
Je Gal-seung – Alienoid: Return to the Future (VFX)
Seo Sung-gyeong – Exhuma (Art)
Best Music
Mowg – Cobweb
Oh Hyuk – The Dream Songs
Lee Jae-jin – 12.12: The Day
Bang Jun-seok, Dalpalan, Kim Sung-su – Wonderland
Kim Tae-seong – Exhuma
Buil Film Awards 2024 Categories
The 2024 Buil Film Awards highlighted not only the popular categories such as Best Film and Best Actor but also recognized talent in various other categories such as Best New Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Art Direction. The ceremony presented awards in the following categories:
Best Film
Best Director
Best Leading Actor
Best Leading Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best New Director
Best New Actor
Best New Actress
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Art Direction
Best Music
Buil Readers’ Jury Award
Yu Hyun-mok Film Arts Award
Best Foreign Film
The Buil Film Awards are one of the oldest and most prestigious awards in South Korea, celebrating artistic achievements and outstanding cinematic contributions to the Korean film industry. Recognized for its focus on high-quality films that inspire, provoke, and entertain, the awards have played an essential role in uplifting Korean cinema over the years. With nominees including critically acclaimed films like Cobweb, 12.12: The Day, and Exhuma, the 33rd Buil Film Awards continued the legacy of celebrating artistic excellence.
This year’s Buil Film Awards is going to be an unforgettable celebration of Korean cinema’s creativity and talent. Fans are already eagerly anticipating to see their favourite stars take home the awards.
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