29th Blue Dragon Film Awards

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29th Blue Dragon Film Awards
DateNovember 20, 2008
Site KBS Hall, Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea
Hosted by Jung Joon-ho
Kim Hye-soo
Television coverage
Network KBS

The 29th Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was held on November 20, 2008 at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. Hosted by actors Jung Joon-ho and Kim Hye-soo, it was presented by Sports Chosun and broadcast on KBS. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

The Blue Dragon Film Awards (Korean: 청룡영화상) is an annual awards ceremony that is presented by Sports Chosun for excellence in film in South Korea.

KBS Hall is a concert hall in the Korean Broadcasting System headquarters located in Yeouido, Seoul in South Korea.

Yeouido island in the Han River

Yeouido is a large island on the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. It is Seoul's main finance and investment banking district. Its 8.4 square kilometers are home to some 30,988 people. The island is located in the Yeongdeungpo-gu district of Seoul, and largely corresponds to the precinct of Yeouido-dong. The island contains the National Assembly Building, where the National Assembly of South Korea meets, Korea Financial Investment Association, the large Yoido Full Gospel Church, the 63 Building, and the headquarters of LG, Korean Broadcasting System, and the Korea Exchange Center. Due mainly to its importance as a financial district and its central location, Yeouido is home to some of Seoul and South Korea's tallest skyscrapers, including International Finance Center Seoul, the Federation of Korea Industries Tower, as well as the iconic 63 Building.

Nominations and winners

Complete list of nominees and winners:

(Winners denoted in bold)

Best FilmBest Director
Best ActorBest Actress
Best Supporting ActorBest Supporting Actress
Best New ActorBest New Actress
Best New DirectorBest Screenplay
Best CinematographyBest Lighting
Best Art DirectionBest Music
Technical AwardBest Short Film
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Popular Star AwardBest Couple Award
Honorary Popular Star AwardAudience Choice Award for Most Popular Film

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