Cine21 Film Awards


The Cine21 Film Awards[] is a South Korean film awards ceremony established by Cine21, a comprehensive weekly video magazine published by The Hankyoreh newspaper. The awards, which recognized outstanding films and individuals from the magazine's inaugural year in 1995, officially launched in February 1996.
The first three awards ceremonies selected films from the preceding year in the early part of the following year. For the first two years, selections were made by regular readers, rather than by a panel of experts like critics and journalists. Beginning with the 3rd edition, to enhance professionalism, the selection method was changed, with Cine21's editorial staff serving as the selection committee.
From the 4th edition onward, the editorial staff continued as the selection committee, but the awards ceremony itself, held for the first three editions, was discontinued. Instead, Cine21 began announcing "Film of the Year" and "Filmmaker of the Year" in its year-end issue. This method remains in practice today.

Past Major Award Winners (Award Ceremony)

1st Cine21 Film Awards

The 1st Cine21 Film Awards, honoring the 1995 Film Grand Prize Award, was held on February 6, 1996, at 5 PM. The event took place at the East Building of LG Twin Towers in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, and was hosted by Kim Myung-gon and Jung Eun-im.
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearA Single Spark
Director of the YearPark Kwang-suA Single Spark
Actor of the YearHong Kyung-inA Single Spark
Actor of the YearAhn Sung-kiThe Eternal Empire
New Director of the YearLee Min-yongA Hot Roof
New Actor of the YearHan Suk-kyuDr. Bong

2nd Cine21 Film Awards

The 2nd Cine21 Film Awards, honoring the 1996 Film Grand Prize Award ceremony was held on February 4, 1997, at 5 PM, at the Yeon-gang Hall of the Doosan Art Center in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The event was hosted by Kim Myung-gon and Kim Sun-jae.
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the Year'
Director of the YearIm Kwon-taekFestival
Actor of the YearAhn Sung-kiFestival
New Director of the YearKang Je-gyu'
New Actor of the YearLee Jung-hyunA Petal
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3rd Cine21 Film Awards

On February 17, 1998, at 6 PM, the 3rd Cine21 Film Awards took place at the Hollywood Theater Blue Hall in Jongno-gu, Seoul, where the 1997 Film Grand Prize Award was presented.
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Cine21 AwardSeo Joon-sikExecutive Director, 2nd Human Rights Film Festival
Cine21 AwardMyung FilmsContact
Film of the YearGreen Fish
New Director of the YearLee Chang-dongGreen Fish
Yegam21 AwardByun HyukInterview
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Filmmaker of the Year (Cine21 Year-end Issue)

1998

Cine21 No. 183
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearSpring in My Hometown
Director of the YearLee Kwang-moSpring in My Hometown
Producer of the YearCha Seung-jae Christmas in August
Girls' Night Out
Screenplay of the YearLee Kwang-moSpring in My Hometown
Cinematography of the YearYoo Young-gilChristmas in August
Actor of the YearHan Suk-kyuChristmas in August
Actress of the YearShim Eun-haChristmas in August
Art Museum by the Zoo

1999

Cine21 No. 233
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearNowhere to Hide
Director of the YearLee Myung-seNowhere to Hide
Actor of the YearChoi Min-sikHappy End
Shiri
Actress of the YearJeon Do-yeonHappy End
The Harmonium in My Memory
Screenplay of the YearJang JinThe Spy
Cinematography of the YearHong Kyung-pyoPhantom: The Submarine
Producer of the YearCha Seung-jae City of the Rising Sun
Phantom: The Submarine

2000

Cine21 No. 283
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearPeppermint Candy
Director of the YearLee Chang-dongPeppermint Candy
Actor of the YearSong Kang-hoThe Foul KingJoint Security Area
Actor of the YearSol Kyung-guPeppermint Candy
The Warrior
Actress of the YearLee Mi-yeonLove Bakery
Pisces
Screenplay of the YearLee Chang-dongPeppermint Candy
Cinematography of the YearJung Il-sungChunhyang
Producer of the YearShim Jae-myung,
Lee Eun
Joint Security Area
The Isle

2001

Cine21 No. 333
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearSorum
Director of the YearHur Jin-hoOne Fine Spring Day
Actor of the YearChoi Min-sikFailan
Actress of the YearLee Young-aeOne Fine Spring Day
Last Present
Screenplay of the YearSong Hae-sung, Ahn Sang-hoon, Kim Hae-gonFailan
Cinematography of the YearKim Hyung-guOne Fine Spring Day
Musa the Warrior
Producer of the YearOh Ki-min Take Care of My Cat

2002

Cine21 No. 383
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearTurning Gate
Director of the YearLee Chang-dongOasis
Actor of the YearSol Kyung-guOasis
Public Enemy
Jail Breakers
The Bird Who Stops in the Air
Actress of the YearMoon So-riOasis
Screenplay of the YearLee Chang-dongOasis
Cinematography of the YearJung Il-sungChihwaseon
Producer of the YearLee Tae-won Chihwaseon

2003

Cine21 No. 433
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearSave the Green Planet!
Director of the YearJang Joon-hwanSave the Green Planet!
Screenplay of the YearBong Joon-ho
Shim Sung-bo
Memories of Murder
Cinematography of the YearKim Hyung-guMemories of Murder
Producer of the YearCha Seung-jae Memories of Murder
Save the Green Planet!
Singles
Actor of the YearSong Kang-hoMemories of Murder
Actress of the YearMoon So-riA Good Lawyer's Wife
New Actor of the YearPark Hae-ilMemories of Murder
Jealousy Is My Middle Name
Scent of Love
New Actress of the YearIm Soo-jungA Tale of Two Sisters
...ing

2004

Cine21 No. 484
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearRepatriation
Director of the YearKim Dong-wonRepatriation
Actor of the YearBaek Yoon-sikThe Big Swindle
Actress of the YearJeon Do-yeonMy Mother, the Mermaid
Screenplay of the YearChoi Dong-hoonThe Big Swindle
Cinematography of the YearKim Hyung-guRikidozan
Cinematography of the YearHong Kyung-pyoTaegukgi
New Actor of the YearKang Dong-wonRomance of Their Own
New Actor of the YearJae Hee3-Iron
New Actress of the YearSoo AeA Family

2005

Cine21 No. 534
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearTale of Cinema
Director of the YearHong Sang-sooTale of Cinema
Actor of the YearHwang Jung-minYou Are My Sunshine
Actress of the YearJeon Do-yeonYou Are My Sunshine
Screenplay of the YearLee Won-jaeBlood Rain
Cinematography of the YearKim Woo-hyungThe President's Last Bang
Producer of the YearJang Jin
Welcome to Dongmakgol
Murder, Take One
New Actor of the YearHa Jung-wooThe Unforgiven
New Actress of the YearKim Ji-sooThis Charming Girl

2006

Cine21 No. 584
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearWoman on the Beach
Director of the YearBong Joon-hoThe Host
Actor of the YearSong Kang-hoThe Host
Actress of the YearKim Hye-sooTazza: The High Rollers
Screenplay of the YearLee Hae-young, Lee Hae-junLike a Virgin
Cinematography of the YearKim Hyung-guWoman on the BeachThe Host
Producer of the YearChoi Yong-bae The Host
New Director of the YearJo Chang-hoPeter Pan's Formula
New Actor of the YearRyu Deok-hwanLike a Virgin
New Actress of the YearKo Hyun-jungWoman on the Beach

2007

Cine21 No. 634
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearSecret Sunshine
Director of the YearIm Kwon-taekBeyond the Years
Actor of the YearSong Kang-hoSecret SunshineThe Show Must Go On
Actress of the YearJeon Do-yeonSecret Sunshine
Screenplay of the YearLee Chang-dongSecret Sunshine
Cinematography of the YearJo Yong-kyuSecret Sunshine
Cinematography of the YearKim Sung-taeWith a Girl of Black SoilBoundary
Producer of the YearKim Jong-won Beyond the Years
New Director of the YearYoon Sung-hoMilky Way Liberation Front
New Actor of the YearDaniel HenneyMy Father
New Actress of the YearCha Soo-yeonPassing Rain

2008

Cine21 No. 684
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearNight and Day
Director of the YearKim Jee-woonThe Good, the Bad, the Weird
Actor of the YearHa Jung-wooThe Chaser
The Moonlight of Seoul
My Dear Enemy
Actress of the YearGong Hyo-jinCrush and Blush
Screenplay of the YearNa Hong-jinThe Chaser
Screenplay of the YearLee Kyoung-miCrush and Blush
Cinematography of the YearLee Mo-gaeThe Good, the Bad, the Weird
Producer of the YearKim Soo-jin The Chaser
New Director of the YearNa Hong-jinThe Chaser
New Actor of the YearKang Ji-hwanRough Cut
New Actress of the YearPark Bo-youngScandal Makers

2009

Cine21 No. 734
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearMother
Director of the YearBong Joon-hoMother
Actor of the YearSong Kang-hoThirst
Actress of the YearKim Hye-jaMother
Screenplay of the YearBong Joon-ho, Park Eun-gyoMother
Cinematography of the YearHong Kyung-pyoMother
Producer of the YearGo Young-jae Old Partner
New Director of the YearLee Yong-jooPossessed
New Actor of the YearYang Ik-juneBreathless
New Actress of the YearBaek Jin-heeBandhobi

2010

Cine21 No. 785
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearPoetry
Director of the YearHong Sang-sooHahaha
Oki's Movie
Actor of the YearWon BinThe Man from Nowhere
Actress of the YearSeo Young-heeBedevilled
Screenplay of the YearLee Chang-dongPoetry
Cinematography of the YearLee Mo-gaeI Saw the Devil
Producer of the YearLee Tae-heon The Man from Nowhere
New Director of the YearJang Cheol-sooBedevilled
New Actor of the YearSong Sae-byeokThe Servant
New Actress of the YearLee Min-jungCyrano Agency

2011

Cine21 No. 835
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearThe Day He Arrives
Director of the YearHong Sang-sooThe Day He Arrives
Actor of the YearKim Yoon-seokThe Yellow Sea / Punch
Actress of the YearTang WeiLate Autumn
New Actor of the YearLee Je-hoonBleak Night / The Front Line
New Actress of the YearYoo Da-inRe-encounter
Screenplay of the YearPark In-jeMoby Dick
Cinematography of the YearKim Woo-hyungLate Autumn / The Front Line
Producer of the YearShim Jae-myung Leafie, A Hen into the Wild
New Director of the YearYoon Sung-hyunBleak Night

2012

Cine21 No. 885
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearIn Another Country
Director of the YearChung Ji-youngNational Security
Actor of the YearLee Byung-hunMasquerade
Actress of the YearJo Min-suPieta
Screenplay of the YearLee Yong-jooArchitecture 101
Cinematography of the YearKim Tae-kyungA Muse
Producer of the YearChoi Yong-bae 26 Years
New Director of the YearLee Kwang-kukRomance Joe
New Actor of the YearJo Jung-sukArchitecture 101Almost Che
New Actress of the YearKim Go-eunA Muse

2013

Cine21 No. 935
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearNobody's Daughter Haewon
Director of the YearBong Joon-hoSnowpiercer
Actor of the YearSong Kang-hoSnowpiercerThe Face ReaderThe Attorney
Actress of the YearJung Yu-miOur Sunhi
Screenplay of the YearShin Yeon-shickThe Russian Novel
Cinematography of the YearChoi Young-hwanThe Berlin File
Producer of the YearLee Choon-yeon
The Terror Live
New Director of the YearKim Byeong-wooThe Terror Live
New Actor of the YearYeo Jin-gooHwayi: A Monster Boy
New Actress of the YearJung Eun-chaeNobody's Daughter Haewon

2014

Cine21 No. 985
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearHill of Freedom
Director of the YearZhang LüGyeongju
Actor of the YearSusumu TerajimaHill of Freedom
Actress of the YearChun Woo-heeHan Gong-juCart
Screenplay of the YearKim Seong-hunA Hard Day
Cinematography of the YearChoi Chan-minKundo: Age of the Rampant
Producer of the YearShim Jae-myung
Cart
New Director of the YearLee Su-jinHan Gong-ju
New Actor of the YearPark Yoo-chunHaemoo
New Actress of the YearChun Woo-heeHan Gong-juCart

2015

Cine21 No. 1035
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearRight Now, Wrong Then
Director of the YearRyoo Seung-wanVeteran
New Director of the YearHong Seok-jaeSocialphobia
Actor of the YearYoo Ah-inVeteran
The Throne
Actress of the YearJeon Do-yeonThe Shameless
New Actor of the YearByun Yo-hanSocialphobia
Madonna
New Actress of the YearPark So-damThe Silenced
The Priests
Screenplay of the YearJo Cheol-hyun, Oh Seung-hyun, Lee Song-wonThe Throne
Cinematography of the YearKang Gook-hyunThe Shameless
Producer of the YearHan Jae-duk The Shameless

2016

Cine21 No. 1085
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearThe Handmaiden
Director of the YearPark Chan-wookThe Handmaiden
Actor of the YearLee Byung-hunInside MenThe Age of ShadowsThe Magnificent Seven
Actress of the YearKim Min-heeThe Handmaiden
Screenplay of the YearShin Yeon-shickDongju: The Portrait of a Poet
Cinematography of the YearChung Chung-hoonThe Handmaiden
Producer of the YearLim Seung-yong
The Handmaiden
Luck-Key
New Director of the YearYoon Ga-eunThe World of Us
New Actor of the YearKoo Kyo-hwanBeaten Black and Blue
New Actress of the YearKim Tae-riThe Handmaiden

2017

Cine21 No. 1135
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearOn the Beach at Night Alone
Director of the YearHong Sang-sooOn the Beach at Night Alone
Director of the YearKim Hyun-seokI Can Speak
Actor of the YearSol Kyung-guThe Merciless
Actress of the YearNa Moon-heeI Can Speak
Screenplay of the YearHwang Dong-hyukThe Fortress
Cinematography of the YearKim Ji-yongThe Fortress
Producer of the YearKim Hong-baek The Outlaws
New Director of the YearJo Hyun-hoonJane
New Actor of the YearLee Ga-seopThe Seeds of Violence
New Actress of the YearChoi Hee-seoAnarchist from Colony

2018

Cine21 No. 1185
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearBurning
Director of the YearLee Chang-dongBurning
Director of the YearJang Joon-hwan1987: When the Day Comes
Actor of the YearKim Yoon-seok1987: When the Day Comes
Actress of the YearHan Ji-minMiss Baek
Screenplay of the YearKim Kyung-chan1987: When the Day Comes
Cinematography of the YearHong Kyung-pyoBurning
Producer of the YearWon Dong-yeon Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds
Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days
New Director of the YearJeon Go-woonMicrohabitat
New Actor of the YearSung Yoo-binLast Child
New Actress of the YearJeon Yeo-beenAfter My Death

2019

Cine21 No. 1236
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearParasite
Director of the YearBong Joon-hoParasite
Actor of the YearSong Kang-hoParasite
Actress of the YearLee Jung-eunParasite
Another Child
New Director of the YearKim Bo-raHouse of Hummingbird
New Actor of the YearJung Hae-inTune in for Love Start-Up
New Actress of the YearPark Ji-hooHouse of Hummingbird
Foreign Film of the YearThe Irishman
Screenplay of the YearBong Joon-ho
Han Jin-won
Parasite
Cinematography of the YearHong Kyung-pyoParasite
Producer of the YearKang Hye-jung
Filmmaker R&K
Svaha: The Sixth Finger
Exit

2020

Cine21 No. 1286
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearThe Woman Who Ran
Director of the YearJung Jin-youngMe and Me
Actor of the YearYoo Ah-in#Alive
Voice of Silence
Actress of the YearKim Min-heeThe Woman Who Ran
New Director of the YearYoon Dan-biSummer Night
New Actor of the YearKim Jun-hyungEducation
New Actress of the YearKang Mal-geumLucky Chan-sil
Screenplay of the YearLee Ji-min
Woo Min-ho
The Man Standing Next
Cinematography of the YearHong Kyung-pyoDeliver Us from Evil
Producer of the YearJang Won-seokBeasts Clawing at Straws
Intruder
Me and Me
Foreign Film of the YearPortrait of a Lady on Fire

2021

Cine21 No. 1336
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearIn Front of Your Face
Director of the YearRyoo Seung-wanEscape from Mogadishu
Actor of the YearSul Kyung-guThe Book of Fish
Actress of the YearMoon So-riThree Sisters
New Director of the YearHong Seung-eunAloners
New Actor of the YearJung Jae-kwangNot Out
New Actress of the YearLee Yoo-miHostage: Missing Celebrity
Young Adult Matters
Scriptwriter of the YearKim Se-gyeomThe Book of Fish
Producer of the YearKang Hye-jungEscape from Mogadishu
Hostage: Missing Celebrity
Cinematographer of the YearChoi Young-hwanEscape from Mogadishu
Hostage: Missing Celebrity
Foreign Film of the YearFirst Cow

2022

Cine21 No. 1385
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Series of the YearExtraordinary Attorney Woo
Director of the YearKim Hee-wonLittle Women
Actor of the YearSon Suk-kuMy Liberation Notes
Actress of the YearPark Eun-binExtraordinary Attorney Woo
New Actor of the YearChoi Hyun-wookTwenty-Five Twenty-One
Weak Hero Season 1
New Actress of the YearLee YeonJuvenile Justice
Weak Hero Season 1
Screenplay of the YearMoon Ji-wonExtraordinary Attorney Woo
Series Staff of the YearRyu Seong-hie
Lee Na-kyung
Little Women
Producer of the YearLee Sang-baekExtraordinary Attorney Woo

Cine21 No. 1386
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearDecision to Leave
Director of the YearPark Chan-wookDecision to Leave
Actor of the YearPark Hae-ilDecision to Leave
Actress of the YearTang WeiDecision to Leave
Screenwriter of the YearJeong Seo-kyeong
Park Chan-wook
Decision to Leave
New Director of the YearKim Se-inApartment with Two Women
New Actor of the YearRoh Jae-wonMissing Yoon
New Actress of the YearYang Mal-bokApartment with Two Women
Cinematographer of the YearKim Ji-youngDecision to Leave
Producer of the YearHan Jae-dok The Hunt
Foreign Film of the YearDrive My Car

2023

Cine21 No. 1435.
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Series of the YearMoving
Director of the YearPark In-jeMoving
Actor of the YearNamkoong MinMy Dearest
Actress of the YearPark Bo-youngDaily Dose of Sunshine
New Actor of the YearLee Jung-haMoving
New Actress of the YearGo Youn-jungMoving
Screenplay of the YearKim Eun-sookThe Glory
Staff of the YearDalpalan Moving
Producer of the YearJang Kyung-ikMoving

Cine21 No. 1436
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearThe Host
Director of the YearUm Tae-hwaConcrete Utopia
Actor of the YearJung Woo-sung12.12: The Day
Actress of the YearJung Yu-miSleep
New Director of the YearYu JasonSleep
New Actor of the YearHong Xa-binHwaran
New Actress of the YearKim Si-eunNext Sohee
Screenplay of the YearJuly JungNext Sohee
Staff of the YearJo Hyung-rae Concrete Utopia
Producer of the YearByun Seung-minConcrete Utopia
Foreign Film of the YearThe Fabelmans

2024

Cine21 No. 1486
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Series of the YearDoubt
Director of the YearSong Yeon-hwaDoubt
Actor of the YearHan Suk-kyuDoubt
Actress of the YearJung Ryeo-wonThe Midnight Romance in Hagwon
New Actor of the YearNam Yoon-suLove in the Big City
New Actress of the YearChae Won-binDoubt
Screenplay of the YearJeon Go-woon, Lim Dae-hyungLTNS
Staff of the YearJung Jae-hyungThe Atypical Family
Producer of the YearChoi Tae-seokLove in The Big City

Cine21 No. 1487
CategoryWinnerWorkSource
Film of the YearA Traveler's Needs
Director of the YearJang Jae-hyunExhuma
Actor of the YearJo Jung-sukPilot
Actress of the YearKim Go-eunExhuma,
Lovestruck in the City
New Director of the YearOh Jung-minHouse of the Seasons
New Actor of the YearNoh Sang-hyunLovestruck in the City
New Actress of the YearLee Myung-haMimang
Screenplay of the YearKim Da-minFAQ
Staff of the YearLee Mo-gaeExhuma
Producer of the YearKim Young-minExhuma
Foreign Film of the YearClose Your Eyes