Due to Lee Je Hoon's health issues, Esom will be the sole host at the 2023 Buil Film Awards.
Scheduled on October 5 at Signiel Busan and hosted by Busan-based daily newspaper Busan Ilbo along with sponsor Hwaseung Group, the 32nd Buil Film Awards will continue despite the changes with the MCs.
Esom Becomes First-Ever Solo Female Host at the Buil Film Awards
According to a report, the organization has not replaced Lee Je Hoon, who confirmed his absence due to emergency surgery.
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For the complete list of the 32nd Buil Film Awards, check out the nominees below.
Best Director
- Yim Soon-rye, The Point Men (2023)
- Jung Juri, Next Sohee (2022)
- Roo Seung-wan, Smugglers (2023)
- Um Tae-Hwa, Concrete Utopia (2023)
- Hong Sang-soo, Walk Up (2022)
Best New Director
- Kim Sein, The Apartment with Two Women (2022)
- Park Song-yeol, Hot in the Day, Cold at Night (2022)
- Lee Ji-eun, The Hill of Secrets (2022)
- Choi Seung-yeon, Sprinter (2022)
- Ahn Tae-jin, The Night Owl (2022)
Best Actor
- Doh Kyung-soo, The Moon (2023)
- Ryu Jun-yeol, The Night Owl (2022)
- Yoo Hae-jin, The Night Owl (2022)
- Yim Si-wan, Unlocked (2023)
- Lee Byung-hun, Concrete Utopia (2023)
Best Actress
- Yang Malbok, The Apartment with Two Women (2022)
- Jeon Do-yeon, Kill Boksoon (2023)
- Bae Doona, Next Sohee (2022)
- Yum Jung-ah, Smugglers (2023)
- Kim Seo-hyung, Greenhouse (2022)
Best Supporting Actor
- Kang Ki-young, The Point Men (2023)
- Kim Jong-soo, Smugglers (2023)
- Park Jeong-min, Smugglers (2023)
- Kyo Kyu-pil, The Roundup: No Way Out (2023)
- Kim Sung-cheol, The Night Owl (2022)
Best Supporting Actress
- Lee Yeon, Kill Boksoon (2023)
- Go Minsi, Smugglers (2023)
- Na Moon-hee, Hero (2022)
- Park Sewan, 6/45 (2022)
- Kim Sun-young, Concrete Utopia (2023)
Best New Actor
- Byeon Woo-seok, 20th Century Girl (2022)
- Jung Il-woo, Highway Family (2022)
- Kim Seonho, The Childe (2023)
- Lee Shin-young, Rebound (2023)
- Lee Soon-won, 6/45 (2022)
Best New Actress
- Im Jee-ho, The Apartment with Two Women (2022)
- Kim Si-eun, Next Sohee (2022)
- Kim Yong-ji, Doom Doom (2022)
- Go Minsi, Smugglers (2023)
- Ahn Eun-jin, The Night Owl (2022)
Best Cinematography
- Kim Young-ho, The Moon (2023)
- Choi Young-hwan, Smugglers (2023)
- Kim Tae-seong, Ransomed (2023)
- Cho Sang-yoon, Hero (2022)
- Cho Hyung-rae, Concrete Utopia (2023)
Best Film or Picture
- Next Sohee (2022)
- Smugglers (2023)
- The Night Owl (2022)
- Concrete Utopia (2023)
- Walk Up (2022)
Best Art or Technical Award
- Jin Jong-hyun, The Moon (2023)
- Lee Hu-Kyung, Smugglers (2023)
- Kim Bo-muk, Phantom (2023)
- Cho Hwa-sung, Concrete Utopia (2023)
- Shin Yu-jin, Killing Romance (2023)
Best Screenplay
- Kim Sein, The Apartment with Two Women (2022)
- Jung Juri, Next Sohee (2022)
- Han Gyu-ri and Ahn Tae-jin, The Night Owl (2022)
- Park Gyu-tae, 6/45 (2022)
- Lee Sin-Ji and Um Tae-Hwa, Concrete Utopia (2023)
Best Music
- Chang Kiha, Smugglers (2023)
- Hwang Sang-jun, Hero (2022)
- Kang Ki-young, Phantom (2023)
- Kim Joon-seok, Life Is Beautiful (2022)
- Kim Hae-won, Concrete Utopia (2023)
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Written by Geca Wills