52nd Grand Bell Awards
The 52nd Grand Bell Awards (also known as the Daejong Film Awards) took place on November 20, 2015, in Seoul, South Korea. The ceremony, organized under the auspices of the South Korean government, recognized outstanding achievements in the domestic film industry during the preceding year. The event was hosted by Shin Hyun-Joon and Han Go-Eun.
Major Award Winners
The film Ode to My Father was the most recognized production of the evening, securing several major awards, including Best Film and Best Director for Yoon Je-Kyun. The film's lead actor, Hwang Jung-Min, received the award for Best Actor, while Oh Dal-Su was honored as Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the same film.
| Category | Winner | Work |
|---|---|---|
| Best Film | Ode to My Father | Ode to My Father |
| Best Director | Yoon Je-Kyun | Ode to My Father |
| Best Actor | Hwang Jung-Min | Ode to My Father |
| Best Actress | Gianna Jun | Assassination |
| Best Supporting Actor | Oh Dal-Su | Ode to My Father |
| Best Supporting Actress | Kim Hae-Sook | The Throne |
| Best New Director | Baek Jong-Yeol | The Beauty Inside |
| Best New Actor | Lee Min-Ho | Gangnam Blues |
| Best New Actress | Lee Yoo-Young | Late Spring |
Technical and Craft Awards
In addition to the major performance and directing categories, the ceremony presented awards for technical excellence. The Royal Tailor was recognized for both Best Costume Design and Best Art Design. Other technical awards included Best Music for The Tenor Lirico Spinto and Best Lighting for The Silenced.