The celebrity couple became the focal point of the Blue Dragon Film Awards held on the evening of 19/11, when they were honored with the Best Leading Actor award for the film 'Harbin' and Best Leading Actress award for 'No Other Choice'. This marked the first time in the 62-year history of the Blue Dragon Film Awards, one of Korea's most prestigious film awards, that a married couple received top acting honors together.
According to Chosun, the auditorium "warmed up" due to the couple's affectionate expressions and gestures. Upon taking the stage, Hyun Bin stated, "My wife, Ye Jin, her mere presence gives me strength". He also addressed his three-year-old son, saying, "Dad loves you very much and is very grateful for you". While Hyun Bin spoke, Son Ye Jin smiled and formed a heart shape with her hands.
Following Hyun Bin's win, Son Ye Jin also celebrated her acting triumph. Hyun Bin turned to embrace his wife and patted her back. The actress shared that since getting married and becoming a mother, her perspective on life has shifted. She now has more motivation to become a more mature and better person.
"I want to share my joy with the two men I love dearly, Kim Tae Pyung (Hyun Bin's real name) and our baby son, Kim Woo Jin", Son Ye Jin expressed.
Before the awards ceremony, the MC asked Hyun Bin who he would want to win if only one of them could receive an award. Hyun Bin responded that he wanted to win. When the MC posed a similar question to Son Ye Jin, she also expressed her desire for the award, adding that if both were called to the stage, it would be an unparalleled joy.
Images of Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin together went viral across social media in Asia, becoming a top trending topic on Weibo. Many viewers shared that they felt "contagious happiness" from the couple's fulfillment.
However, some opinions suggested that the Blue Dragon Film Awards organizers intentionally presented awards to the couple to generate discussion and attention for the event, potentially overlooking acting merit. In addition to their best actor and best actress titles, they also received the Popularity Star award, alongside Park Jin Young and Lim Yoona.
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Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin had a successful night at the 2025 Blue Dragon awards. Photo: Sport Chosun |
Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin publicly announced their relationship in 2021, married in 2022, and welcomed their son in the same year. According to Sina, the couple is among Asia's most beloved due to their acclaimed works and scandal-free personal lives. Son Ye Jin is known for her roles in 'Summer Scent', 'The Classic', 'April Snow', 'Be with You', and 'Something in the Rain'. Hyun Bin, who is the same age as his wife, gained fame through 'My Name Is Kim Sam Soon', 'Worlds Within', and 'Secret Garden'. They previously captivated audiences as a couple in the 2019 drama 'Crash Landing on You'.
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