Lee Jung-hyun's Emotional Journey as a First-Time Director at the Blue Dragon Film Awards

Lee Jung-hyun sheds tears on 'New Release Pyeonstorang'.

On the October 30th episode of KBS 2TV's 'New Release Pyeonstorang', the special day of the multi-talented Lee Jung-hyun is unveiled. Known for her award-winning roles as an actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards, she attends for the first time as a film director.

In the VCR revealed on this day, Lee Jung-hyun appears at KBS, where the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards are held, with a face full of tension. Having won the Best New Actress award at the age of 16 for the masterpiece 'Petal' and later the Best Actress award for 'Alice in Earnestland', Lee Jung-hyun, often called the 'Queen of the Blue Dragon', makes another appearance at the prestigious event.

However, instead of walking the glamorous red carpet, Lee Jung-hyun heads to the back entrance, surprising everyone. She reveals, “Today, I am here for the first time as a director.” Her first directed short film, 'Going to the Flower Festival', was nominated for the Best Short Film award, marking her debut as a director at the Blue Dragon Film Awards. Despite her numerous appearances at award ceremonies, attending as a director for the first time filled her with nerves. The details of her challenging entrance as a novice director will be revealed in the broadcast.

Unfortunately, she did not win the director's award. After the ceremony, the rookie director quietly left the venue alone. Lee Jung-hyun candidly shared, “After the glamorous ceremony ended and I left without an award, I felt quite lonely.” As she walked away, she was surprised and burst into laughter upon discovering something unexpected. Her husband, who claimed to be busy, was secretly waiting for her. Overjoyed yet disappointed for not bringing good news, Lee Jung-hyun's eyes welled up with tears at the sight of her supportive partner.

However, her husband's 'real reason' for the surprise appearance was yet to be revealed. He had prepared an unexpected event. Lee Jung-hyun, astonished by her husband's surprise, confessed, “It was more touching than the marriage proposal,” and even shed tears.

What was the surprise event prepared by Lee Jung-hyun's husband? The true reason behind the event and the story of Lee Jung-hyun's eventful experience at the Blue Dragon Film Awards as a novice director can be seen on the October 30th episode of KBS 2TV's 'New Release Pyeonstorang' at 8:30 PM.

Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr