Jung Woo-sung to attend Buil Film Awards, first official appearance since marriage

Actor Jung Woo-sung / Yonhap

Actor Jung Woo-sung will attend the Buil Film Awards, marking his first official public appearance since registering his marriage earlier this year.

Organizers of the event announced the winners of the Yu Hyun-mok Film Arts Award and the list of participants for its annual handprinting ceremony on Thursday. Jung is scheduled to take part in the handprinting event at the Signiel Busan Grand Ballroom in Busan on Sept. 18.

Jung acknowledged last November that he had fathered a child out of wedlock with model-turned-celebrity Moon Ga-bi, who revealed the birth through social media. Jung later confirmed through his agency, Artist Company, that he was the father and pledged to “take full responsibility as a parent.”

In August, reports surfaced that he had officially registered his marriage with his longtime partner, though his agency declined to comment, citing privacy.

Established in 1958, the Buil Film Awards are the oldest film awards in Korea and played a key role in shaping the golden age of Korean cinema during the 1960s. This year, honors will be given in 16 categories, including the Star of the Year Award and the Yu Hyun-mok Film Arts Award.

Named after the late director Yu Hyun-mok (1925-2009), a pioneer of realism and humanism in Korean cinema, the special award recognizes filmmakers who embody his spirit of artistic challenge and dedication.

Past recipients include actress Bae Doo-na in 2023 and director Jang Jae-hyun in 2024. This year, actor Jang Dong-gun won the honor for his performance in “A Normal Family.”

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.