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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] The film 'Mogadishu' has received the most nominations at this year's Blue Dragon Film Awards.

On the 1st, the 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards announced nominees in 15 categories. The awards ceremony, which will be held on the 26th at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, will present awards in a total of 18 categories.

Director Ryoo Seung-wan's 'Mogadishu' was nominated in a total of 10 categories (13 nominations), including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Staff Award. Following that, director Lee Joon-ik's 'Josanjeobo' received nominations in 9 categories (10 nominations), and 'Space Sweepers' was nominated in 8 categories.

'Miracle', 'The Day I Died: Unclosed Case', and 'Call' were nominated in 6 categories each, followed by 'Night in Paradise' with nominations in 5 categories. 'Three Sisters' and 'Hostage: Missing Celebrity' received nominations in 4 categories (5 nominations), while 'Hard Hit', 'Sinkhole', and 'Best Life' were nominated in 2 categories. 'Not Out', 'Adults Are Unknown', 'Emergency Declaration', 'Party Day', and 'People Living Alone' each received a nomination in 1 category.

The nominees for Best Film, which honors the best Korean film of the year, are five works: 'The Day I Died: Unclosed Case', 'Mogadishu', 'Space Sweepers', 'Hostage: Missing Celebrity', and 'Josanjeobo'.

The 42nd Blue Dragon Film Awards selected nominees through surveys conducted among filmmakers, film industry professionals, and general audiences, targeting Korean films released from October 30 of last year to the 14th of last month.

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