Kim Go Eun has won the Best Actress award at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards for her role in Exhuma.

On November 29, Kim Go Eun was honored at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards, held at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul.

She took home the Best Actress trophy for her remarkable performance in the hit film Exhuma, which reached over 10 million viewers.

Standing on stage to accept her award, Kim Go Eun expressed her gratitude, saying, “I’m really thankful to director Jang Jae Hyun for trusting me with the role of Hwarim. "

She added, "I was excited to act in this film. It was such an honor to work alongside veteran actors like Choi Min Sik and Yoo Hae Jin, and even Do Hyun, who is serving in the military. I will cherish these memories forever."

She continued with heartfelt thanks, mentioning her family, stylist, and the BH Entertainment family. "I owe everything to them. I just want to tell them I love them."

Kim Go Eun also took a moment to reflect on her early career, recalling her win for Best New Actress for Eungyo.

"Winning that award feels so special to me," she shared. "It reminded me of when I won the Best New Actress award for Eungyo—a time when director Jung Ji Woo supported me and introduced me as an actress. Her love and care have allowed me to grow so much in my acting journey."

Finally, Kim Go Eun expressed her deep love for acting. "Acting brings me so much joy, even though it's tough at times. I’m grateful every day for being able to do what I love. I’ll keep striving to be a better actor in the future."

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Singer Steve Yoo (Yoo Seung Jun), who has been banned from entering South Korea for over two decades, continues to express his love for the country and his desire to return.

On March 21, Yoo Seung Jun posted a video on his personal account along with a cryptic caption, saying, “When one door closes, another opens. When one door opens, another closes.”

He continued, “Just because a door has opened doesn’t mean I should leave, and just because one is closed doesn’t mean I shouldn’t try to open it. I am simply walking the path my father told me to take. Whether people acknowledge it or not no longer matters to me.”

His hashtags also caught attention, as he included “I love you,” “Bless you,” “South Korea,” “Loved ones,” “Everything will be okay,” and “Korea.” Fans couldn’t help but wonder if he was once again hinting at his hope to return.

Just a few days earlier, on March 18, Yoo Seung Jun had also posted a nostalgic message about his time in South Korea.

He wrote, “December 7, 1989—13 years old (1st year of middle school). The school I attended until the day before I immigrated to the U.S. in Songpa-gu, Oju Middle School, is still the same.”

Along with his message, he shared a video of the school's walls and playground, revealing, “One of my fans filmed my middle school, which I attended until I left for the U.S., and sent me the video.”

The clip also showed scenes of his elementary school, making fans reminisce about his past in Korea.

Yoo Seung Jun was one of the most popular artists in South Korea during the 1990s, but his career took a sharp turn in 2002 when he unexpectedly left for the U.S., renounced his Korean citizenship, and became a U.S. citizen.

This led to widespread backlash, as many saw it as an attempt to evade mandatory military service. As a result, the South Korean government banned him from entering the country.

Since then, he has repeatedly taken legal action in hopes of lifting the ban. Now, with his continued efforts and heartfelt messages about Korea, many are wondering—will he finally be allowed back after 23 years?

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