Actress Son Ye-jin has shared her heartfelt thoughts after winning Best Actress at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards a night made even more memorable as she stood alongside her husband, actor Hyun Bin, who took home Best Actor. On November 22, Son Ye-jin posted on Instagram, calling the past few days “a dreamlike blur.” “I still can’t believe I received both Best Actress and the Popularity Award at the Blue Dragon Awards,” she wrote. “It feels like I’m floating on a cloud.”
A Meaningful Win for Her First Film After Marriage
Son Ye-jin expressed deep affection for her film ‘It Couldn’t Be Helped’ (directed by Park Chan Wook), her first movie since getting married. “I worried a lot since it was my first film project in a long time and my first after marriage,” she said. “But with Director Park and senior actors like Lee Byung Hun by my side, I just told myself to follow their lead.”
She continued praising her co-stars, saying she was reminded of how fortunate Korean cinema is to have a director like Park Chan Wook. “Lee Byung Hun, the incomparable master; Lee Sung Min, an artist at the highest level; Yum Hye Ran, endlessly charming; Park Hee Soon, a revelation… I learned so much from all of them.”
A Tribute to Her Cast & Crew
Son Ye-jin said she grew to “love and respect” every cast member as both artists and human beings. “Being the youngest on set made me so happy,” she added. She also expressed gratitude to the entire production team listing many by name and apologized for not being able to mention everyone. “Our character could shine because of your sweat and dedication on set.” She ended with humility: “I was lucky to receive such a precious award. I won’t take it lightly. I promise to show you even better performances. Thank you.”
A Historic Night for the Couple
Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin made history at the Blue Dragons, becoming the first married couple ever to win Best Actress and Best Actor in the same year. Both also received the Popularity Award.
Their film It Couldn’t Be Helped dominated the ceremony with six major wins, including Best Picture, Best Director (Park Chan Wook), Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor (Lee Sung Min), Best Technical Achievement, and Best Music.
Editor’s Insight
For Son Ye-jin, this win is a massive professional pivot. Returning to the screen after seven years and a life-changing marriage, she chose the dark, complex world of Park Chan-wook rather than a safe rom-com. Her victory proves that she hasn’t just maintained her “Nation’s First Love” charm; she has evolved into a formidable character actress capable of anchoring a Park Chan-wook masterpiece that swept seven awards, including Best Picture. As we move into 2026, the couple has set an impossibly high bar: they aren’t just Hallyu’s favorite pair—they are now officially its most decorated power duo, proving that personal stability can actually fuel a creative second act.