Hollywood Captivated by Parasite... Bong Joon-ho Becomes Popular Star at US Golden Globe Awards

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Director Bong Joon-ho, who visited Los Angeles (LA), USA, to attend the 77th Golden Globe Awards in 2020, emerged as a popular star among prominent Hollywood directors and actors.

On the 5th (local time), The New York Times reported that Hollywood was captivated by Director Bong and the film "Parasite." At the Golden Globe Awards pre-party that day, famous Hollywood actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio approached Director Bong, confessing they were fans and shaking his hand, creating a remarkable scene. Leonardo DiCaprio expressed his impression to Director Bong's party, calling it an "amazing movie," while waving Director Bong's hand.

At the subsequent brunch buffet, paparazzi and Hollywood actors flocked to take photos with Director Bong, making it difficult for him to move even short distances from one room to another, foreign media reported.

Director Bong said, "I enjoy meeting fellow artists and filmmakers, but parties like this are strange," adding, "All of this is unexpected," with a bewildered expression.

The 77th Golden Globe Awards ceremony will be held in Los Angeles, USA, starting at 10 a.m. (Korean time) on the 6th. The Golden Globe Awards, hosted by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, select the best works and actors in film and drama categories annually.

The Golden Globes are considered one of the two major American film awards alongside the Academy Awards and serve as a precursor to predicting the Academy Award results. Director Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" was nominated in three categories: Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Foreign Language Film.

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