“Without any regrets when leaving”… ‘Blue Dragon Goddess’ Kim Hye-soo was cool and beautiful until the end.

The end of Kim Hye-soo, the 'goddess of the Blue Dragon' who served as the host of the Blue Dragon Film Awards for the past 30 years, was beautiful.

The 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards was held at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul on the 24th. Kim Hye-soo, who has been hosting the Blue Dragon Film Awards for 30 years, is putting down the microphone after this awards ceremony. In the meantime, Kim Hye-soo has led the awards ceremony with extraordinary affection and responsibility as the host of the Blue Dragon Film Awards.

Accordingly, the Blue Dragon Film Awards took the time to praise Kim Hye-soo's achievements over the past 30 years. Actor Jung Woo-sung, who made a surprise appearance on this day, said, "I came to the Blue Dragon Film Awards with a more comfortable mind because there was Kim Hye-soo, who hosted the event with warmth and deep empathy that encompasses all filmmakers." He added, "Leaving Kim Hye-soo from the Blue Dragon Film Awards is like letting go of a long-time lover." “I am sending a love letter from filmmakers to Kim Hye-soo, Lady of the Blue Dragon,” he said.

Jung Woo-sung said, "How can I express in one word the person named Kim Hye-soo, who has led the Blue Dragon Film Awards for 30 years?" and "The support that Kim Hye-soo gave to filmmakers, the comfort and support that filmmakers received through Kim Hye-soo, and Kim Hye-soo's passionate affection for movies." “Because of this, the Blue Dragon Film Awards could be here now,” he said. “The 30 years of the Blue Dragon Film Awards with her were a time when the Blue Dragon Film Awards were Kim Hye-soo and Kim Hye-soo was the Blue Dragon Film Awards. I give the trophy with the Blue Dragon Film Awards written on it to the eternal woman of the Blue Dragon. “He said and presented the trophy.

All the filmmakers present stood up and applauded Kim Hye-soo's last moments. Kim Hye-soo, holding the trophy in her arms, smiled and said, "This is a more valuable and meaningful award than any other award I've ever received. Thank you."

Kim Hye-soo said, "There's always that moment. And I think right now is that moment. Whether it's work or a relationship, I don't linger when I let go. I'm proud of myself for being so faithful and without regrets that even if I go back, I won't be able to be as passionate as that moment." "It's been 30 years since we started a relationship where we wanted to know the trends of our movies and share that direction. On the one hand, I learned a lot through this opportunity with everyone who loves our precious movies, and I also learned a lot as an actor. “I was able to confirm the growth,” he said.

He added, "Through this event, I learned how unique and precious our films are and what the solidarity of filmmakers is, and while listening to vivid acceptance speeches every year, I learned the awe and respect of many actors on this stage."

In addition, Kim Hye-soo said, "I hope you look warmly at me, Kim Hye-soo, who will be facing the end of the year without an awards ceremony. This is the Blue Dragon Film Awards that have always been with me since 1993. Every moment I spent with you was meaningful and a great honor for me. Thank you, everyone." “He greeted.

Afterwards, Kim Hye-soo gave her final greeting by delivering the closing remarks of the Blue Dragon Film Awards with her beautiful smile and voice as usual.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr