History was created as Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin became the first real-life couple to win Best Actress and Best Actor, respectively, in the same year at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards. The awards ceremony, which took place on November 19 at KBS Hall in Yeouido, South Korea, marked the first public appearance as a married couple, and it was quite an emotional, pride-filled, and full-of-surprises night.
Son Ye Jin, in her Best Actress acceptance speech for her role of Yoo Mi Ri in Park Chan Wook’s No Other Choice, thanked her family and referred to her husband by his given name, Kim Tae Pyung. In a sweet surprise, she also disclosed their son’s name—Kim Woo Jin—for the very first time to the public. “And finally, the man whom I love so much, Kim Tae Pyung, and my baby Kim Woo Jin, I will share the happiness of receiving this award with them,” she said as fans swooned.
The two welcomed their first child on November 27, 2022, and at the time, the agencies said the mother and baby were both healthy. Since then, Son Ye Jin has lovingly called her son “Alkong,” which is a sweet term of endearment meaning “cutie.” This award ceremony was the first time she has publicly introduced his full name.
Hyun Bin later took center stage to receive his Best Actor award for his character Ahn Jung Geun in Harbin. He ended his speech by thanking his wife and son: “To my wife Yejin-ssi, whose very existence gives me so much strength, and our son, I love you both so much and am truly grateful.” Cameras captured Ye Jin giving him a finger heart, which instantly went viral.
Aside from the highest honors, the loveable couple also received Popular Star awards. Their fond interactions—embracing, beaming, and exchanging proud glances—became the emotional high of the night, inspiring fans all over the world.
