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List of accolades received by The Host (2006 film)

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The Host accolades
Bong Joon-ho received multiple accolades for his direction, as did Song Kang-ho and Go Ah-sung for their performances
Totals[a]
Wins32
Nominations55
Note
  1. ^ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.

The Host[a] is a 2006 monster horror film directed by Bong Joon-ho, who co-wrote the script with Ha Jun-weon and Baek Cheol-hyeon. The film focuses on a vendor, Park Gang-du (Song Kang-ho), who attempts to save his daughter, Hyun-seo (Go Ah-sung), from a creature dwelling in the Han River that has abducted her.[1] Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, and Bae Doona, portray Gang-du's father, brother, and sister respectively.

The Host premiered at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival in May 2006, to critical acclaim.[2] It was distributed in South Korea by Showbox on July 27 and in Japan by Kadokawa Herald on September 2;[3] theatrical releases throughout the rest of the world lasted until 2008. The Host grossed roughly $90 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing South Korea film ever on its release.[4] Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator, surveyed 156 reviews and judged 93% to be positive.[5]

The film garnered nominations in various categories, particularly for Bong's direction and screenwriting as well as the lead acting performances. At the 1st Asian Film Awards in March 2007, it became the first film to win the Asian Film Award for Best Film; Song also won the Asian Film Award for Best Actor.[6] The film received five of its nine nominations at the 5th Korean Film Awards, including Best Film and Best Director. Among its awards from Western ceremonies, and critics' organizations, and festivals, The Host was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best International Film[7] and the Belgian Film Critics Association's Grand Prix.

Accolades

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List of accolades received by The Host
Award Date of Ceremony Category Recipients Result Ref(s)
51st Asia Pacific Film Festival 2006 Best Supporting Actor Byun Hee-bong Won [6][7][8]
Best Editing Kim Sun-min
Best Sound Effects Choi Tae-young
1st Asian Film Awards March 2007 Best Film The Host
Best Actor Song Kang-ho
Best Cinematographer Kim Hyung-koo
Best Visual Effects The Orphanage
Best Editing Kim Sun-min Nominated
43rd Baeksang Arts Awards April 25, 2007 Best Film The Host Won
Best Actor Byun Hee-bong Nominated
Best New Actress Go Ah-sung
Belgian Film Critics Association 2008 Grand Prix The Host
27th Blue Dragon Film Awards December 15, 2006 Best Film Won
Best Director Bong Joon-ho Nominated
Best Screenplay
Best Actor Song Kang-ho
Best Supporting Actor Byun Hee-bong Won
Best Supporting Actress Bae Doona Nominated
Best New Actress Go Ah-sung Won
Best Cinematography Kim Hyung-koo Nominated
Best Lighting Lee Kang-san,
Jung Young-min
Won
Technical Award The Orphanage
Audience Choice Award for Most Popular Film The Host
Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival 2007 Golden Raven
Busan Film Critics Awards 2006 Special Jury Prize Bong Joon-ho
Chunsa Film Art Awards Planning and Production Award Choi Yong-bae
Best Lighting Lee Kang-san
Technical Award The Host
9th Director's Cut Awards Best Producer Choi Yong-bae
Best Actor Song Kang-ho,
Byun Hee-bong,
Park Hae-il
Best Actress Bae Doona,
Go Ah-sung
30th Golden Cinematography Awards 2007 Best Actor Song Kang-ho
44th Grand Bell Awards June 8, 2007 Best Film The Host Nominated
Best Director Bong Joon-ho Won
Best Actor Song Kang-ho Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Byun Hee-bong
Best Supporting Actress Go Ah-sung
Best Cinematography Kim Hyung-koo
Best Editing Kim Sun-min Won
Best Lighting Lee Kang-san,
Jung Young-min
Nominated
Best Visual Effects The Orphanage
Best Sound Effects Lee Seung-chul,
Choi Tae-young
Best Planning Choi Yong-bae
5th Korean Film Awards 2006 Best Film The Host Won
Best Director Bong Joon-ho
Best Supporting Actress Go Ah-sung Nominated
Best Cinematography Kim Hyung-koo Won
Best Lighting Lee Kang-san,
Jung Young-min
Best Visual Effects The Orphanage, EON
Best Sound Choi Tae-young
Best Art Direction Ryu Seong-hui Nominated
Best Score Lee Byung-woo
33rd Saturn Awards May 10, 2007 Best International Film The Host
Best Young Actor/Actress Go Ah-sung

Notes

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  1. ^ Korean괴물; RRGwoemul; lit. Monster

References

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  1. ^ Hardman, Lily (September 1, 2024). "The Hollywood movies that inspired Bong Joon-ho's The Host". Far Out. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  2. ^ "프랑스 '2006년 베스트' 3위". Cine21 (in Korean). 2007. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  3. ^ "The Host". Variety. May 22, 2006. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  4. ^ Park, Soo-mee (October 23, 2010). "3D Release Eyed For Host Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  5. ^ "The Host". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Korean Cinema Dominates Asian Film Awards". Korean Film Biz Zone. March 25, 2011. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Staff, M. W. (February 21, 2007). "Superman Returns Leads the 33rd Annual Saturn Awards with 10 Nominations". MovieWeb. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  8. ^ "수상정보" [Award Information]. Korean Movie Database. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
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