Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin Make History at Blue Dragon Film Awards with First-Ever ‘Couple Accompanied’ Popularity Award
Seoul, South Korea – Actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin captivated the 61st Blue Dragon Film Awards, securing the Popular Star Award and making history as the first married couple to jointly receive the honor. The win, announced alongside awards for Park Jin-young (‘High five’), Im Yoon-ah (‘The Devil Has Moved In’), and individually for Hyun Bin (‘Harbin’) and Son Ye-jin (‘I Can’t Help It’), marks a significant moment for the prestigious ceremony and celebrates the real-life romance that has captivated fans worldwide.
the Blue Dragon Film Awards, established in 1963 as a cornerstone of South Korea’s film industry alongside the Daejong Awards and Baeksang Arts Awards, recognizes excellence in Korean cinema. This year’s awards considered 154 films released between October 11, 2024, and October 7, 2025.The couple’s joint win underscores the growing recognition of star power and fan engagement within the industry, possibly influencing future award considerations and promotional strategies.
Hyun Bin, accepting his award first, expressed gratitude to his fans, stating, “I am so grateful.I know that many fans voted to put this award in my hands.I would like to express my sincere gratitude to them.” Son Ye-jin echoed his sentiments, adding, “Today is an unforgettable day for me, too, and I am so honored to receive the wonderful Popularity award together with my husband.I am so grateful to the fans and the Blue Dragon Film Awards staff for giving us unforgettable memories.”
Fellow actors Lee Je-hoon and Han Ji-min playfully acknowledged the couple’s milestone. Lee Je-hoon remarked on the rare sight of a couple photographed together during the ceremony, while Han Ji-min admitted to feeling “jealous” of their shared achievement. Lee Je-hoon also joked, “Now I can put the two trophies side by side at home.”
The couple reminisced about their previous joint award win for the hit drama ‘Crash Landing on You,’ with Hyun Bin noting, “Since then, we have been standing on stage holding the award together again, and I am very happy today as well.”
