Yoo Tae-oh, First Korean Actor Nominated for Best Actor at the British Academy Awards

Competing with Bradley Cooper, Cillian Murphy, and Others in the Movie 'Fast Lives' as Lead Roles

Yoo Tae-oh, who starred in the film 'Fast Lives,' became the first Korean actor to be nominated for the Best Actor award at the British Academy Film Awards. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), which hosts the British Academy Awards, announced the final nominees in each category on the 18th (local time). 'Fast Lives' was nominated in three categories: Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best International Feature. Yoo Tae-oh is the first Korean male actor to join the ranks of acting award nominees. As for female actors, Youn Yuh-jung was the first Korean actor to be nominated for an acting award and won Best Supporting Actress in 2021 for 'Minari.'

'Fast Lives' is a drama about first love Na-young and Hae-sung, who spent their childhood in Seoul and reunite in New York after 24 years, reflecting on their connection. Directed by Korean-Canadian Celine Song, it is praised for beautifully capturing a Korean worldview and scenery. Yoo Tae-oh worked alongside Greta Lee and John Magaro from 'The Morning Show.' At this awards ceremony, he competes with Bradley Cooper from 'Maestro,' Cillian Murphy from 'Oppenheimer,' Coleman Domingo from 'Rustin,' Paul Giamatti from 'Barton Academy,' and Barry Keoghan from 'Saltburn.'

The British Academy Awards ceremony is hosted by BAFTA, established in 1947. It is highly prestigious in the English-speaking world, regarded as a barometer for the American Academy Awards. This year's ceremony will be held on the 18th of next month.

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