From dramatically exposed back muscles to bold red-carpet boots, actresses brought unexpected twists to classic award‑show glamour at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards.
Ahead of the ceremony on November 19, nominees and presenters walked the red carpet, officially opening the night’s festivities. The standout trend was unmistakable off-shoulder gowns. Each actress proudly showcased elegant shoulder lines, creating a unified yet individually striking parade of looks.
Yoona turned heads in an intense red off-shoulder gown, her fair skin contrasting sharply with the fiery shade fully living up to her “deer-like” nickname as she illuminated the Blue Dragon night.
Park Ji‑hyun, who later claimed Best Supporting Actress, chose a black off-shoulder dress decorated along the bustline. Rising actress Hong Ye‑ji, nominated for Best New Actress, made her first Blue Dragon appearance in a clean, minimal black gown.
Kim Do‑yeon stood out by pairing an off-shoulder dress with a unique twist. Instead of a typical floor-length silhouette, she wore a midi-length black dress, adding a retro charm. Combined with her short bob and black gloves, the look drew reactions like “She’s giving Audrey Hepburn.”
White followed black as the night’s secondary power color. Actresses Kim Min‑ju and Roh Yoon‑seo both Best New Actress nominees selected white off-shoulder gowns in contrasting designs. Kim Min‑ju showcased a mermaid silhouette accented at the waist, while Roh Yoon‑seo elevated her bright complexion with a gown featuring ornate embellishments.
Yet not everyone followed the off-shoulder wave. Several actresses opted for bold, unconventional choices. Son Ye‑jin revealed her sculpted back muscles, Han Ji‑min surprised with a hidden waist cutout beneath her poised elegance, and Lee Jae‑in made headlines for pairing her gown with boots an uncommon move for major award ceremonies.
Lee Jae‑in, nominated for Best Actress, wore a lime‑colored tube‑top gown with ruffles for a soft, romantic mood. But the twist was at her feet statement boots that perfectly matched her chic makeup. The unexpected combination captivated onlookers and online audiences alike.
Han Ji‑min, serving as MC for the second consecutive year, delivered a sophisticated contrast. Her graceful wavy hairstyle paired with a bold halter‑neck gown featuring an eye-catching waist cutout elevated her look, highlighting her slim silhouette.
But the undeniable star of the night on the red carpet and on stage was the Best Actress winner Son Ye‑jin. Abandoning her usual innocent, feminine styling, she appeared with a short bob and a daring mesh‑designed see‑through gown. The audience gasped twice: first at the bold see‑through elements, and again at her confidently exposed back. Determined to bring something new to the Blue Dragon stage, Son Ye‑jin walked with sharp confidence, her impressive back muscles drawing cheers along the carpet.
Sources: Daum