[Dispatch=Yuha Sky Reporter] The films "A Possible Love" (Director Lee Chang-dong) and "Hope" (Director Na Hong-jin) received recognition for their artistic merit at the Korean Film Critics Association Awards (hereinafter 'KFCA Awards').
The Korean Film Critics Association announced the recipients and works by category for the 46th KFCA Awards on the 20th. The awards targeted works released over the past year (October 2025 to September 2026).
"A Possible Love" wins in a total of two categories. It took home the Best Film Award and Best Actress Award (Jeon Do-yeon).
"Hope" achieved a three-award sweep. These include Director Award (Na Hong-jin), Best Actor Award (Cho Jin-sung), and Cinematography Award (Cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo).
Best Supporting Actress goes to Ye Soo-jung for "Meat of People," and Best Supporting Actor goes to Oh Jung-se for "Wild Thing."
The New Talent Award goes to Park Ji-hoon and Seo Soo-bin. They worked in "A Man Living with the King" and "Master of the World," respectively. The Screenwriting Award is received by Director Byun Sung-hyun for "Good News."
The association released the "KFCA 10 Selection," which highlights 10 noteworthy Korean films from the year. These include "A Possible Love," "Hope," "Assassin(s)," "A Man Living with the King," "Master of the World," "Salmonggoji," "Good News," "Man and Meat," "1980 Sabuk," and "Pavanne."
This year, a new OTT series category was established. Shin Hye-sun receives her first Best Actress Award for "Lady Dua," and Hyun Bin receives his for "Made in Korea."
The Merit Award for Film Figures goes to actress Go Eun-ah (real name Lee Kyung-hee). She debuted in 1965 with "Rain of Orchids." She led the golden era of Korean cinema in the 1960s and 1970s.
Meanwhile, the 46th KFCA Awards ceremony will be held on the 4th of next month at Cinematheque KOFA Hall 1 of the Korean Film Archive (KOFA).
<Photo source=Various film posters>