Actor Lee Jung-jae Receives 'Leaf Honorary Award' at London Asia Film Festival

Lee Jung-jae, Lee Jung-eun, and Im Si-wan to Attend Opening Ceremony on the 19th

Actor Lee Jung-jae Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Iseul] The London Asian Film Festival announced on the 19th that actor Lee Jung-jae has been selected as the recipient of the 'LEAP Honorary Award.'

The 7th London Asian Film Festival stated, "The LEAP Honorary Award, chosen from invited Asian films and actors, was unanimously awarded to Lee Jung-jae by the jury," adding, "We recognized his outstanding talent as the director and lead actor of the opening film 'Hunt,' as well as his global power proven by being the first Asian actor to win the Emmy Award for Best Actor."

Lee Jung-eun, an actor in the film 'Hommage,' was selected to receive the 'LEAP Best Actor Award,' which honors actors with exceptional acting skills, and Im Si-wan from 'Emergency Declaration' was chosen as the recipient of the 'LEAP Rising Star Award.'

Lee Jung-jae, Lee Jung-eun, and Im Si-wan will attend the opening ceremony held at 7:30 PM (local time) on the 19th at the Odeon Theatre in Leicester Square, central London. They will receive their awards from Executive Director Jeon Hye-jung and Rich Cline, president of the British Critics Association and a leading critic representing the UK.

Additionally, Korean films invited to the documentary section, including 'Rain That Does Not Touch the Ground' directed by Won Ho-yeon and Jeong Tae-gyeong, and 'Seongdeok' directed by Oh Se-yeon, were nominated for awards by a jury composed of members of the British Critics Association.

The London Asian Film Festival will be held across London for 12 days from the 19th to the 30th, showcasing over 50 Asian films including 11 Korean films from China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other regions.

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