SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Yonhap) — South Korean actress Shim Eun-kyung has made history by winning Best Actress at the prestigious Kinema Junpo Awards, becoming the first South Korean to receive this honor from the renowned Japanese film publication.
According to at9 Film on Friday, Shim Eun-kyung was awarded Best Actress in Kinema Junpo’s coveted Best Ten awards for her compelling performance in the Japanese film “Two Seasons, Two Strangers,” directed by Sho Miyake. This win solidifies her status as a leading actress in Japanese cinema.
“Thank you for giving me this incredible award. I am already happy to have miraculously been able to be part of this film and am even happier to receive this award,” she expressed in response to the recognition.
South Korean actress Shim Eun-kyung wins Best Actress at Kinema Junpo Awards. File photo shows South Korean actress Shim Eun-kyung. (Yonhap)
“Two Seasons, Two Strangers,” a poignant film about screenwriter Lee (played by Shim Eun-kyung) finding herself in a small, snow-covered town while struggling with writer’s block, was also recognized as Best Japanese Film at the Kinema Junpo Awards.
Founded in 1919, Kinema Junpo is a highly respected Japanese film magazine. Its annual Best Ten awards are considered one of the most prestigious accolades in Japanese cinema, making Shim Eun-kyung’s win a significant achievement.
Since her debut in 2003, Shim Eun-kyung has risen to prominence, starring in several box office hits in South Korea, including “Sunny” (2011) and “Miss Granny” (2014). She then expanded her career to Japanese cinema, notably starring in “The Journalist” (2019), earning critical acclaim.
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