Actor Hyun Bin’s win for the prestigious Best Actor award at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards on November 19, 2025, has triggered a significant controversy online, with many netizens and critics expressing strong disagreement with the decision.
The win for his performance in the film Harbin immediately went viral, largely due to public sentiment that another nominee was more deserving.
The Winning Performance and the Nominees
Hyun Bin secured the trophy for his performance in the highly acclaimed movie Harbin. However, he faced stiff competition from a strong field of nominees:
- Park Jung Min for The Ugly (The actor most frequently cited by netizens as the rightful winner).
- Sul Kyung Gu for A Normal Family.
- Lee Byung Hun for Park Chan Wook’s No Other Choice.
- Jo Jung Suk for My Daughter Is a Zombie.
Hyun Bin (Credit: YouTube)
Netizen Backlash Focuses on Park Jung Min
The majority of the backlash was not aimed at criticizing Hyun Bin personally, but rather expressing shock and disappointment that Park Jung Min did not win for his role in The Ugly.
“No, but seriously… Park Jung Min.” “I thought Park Jung Min from The Ugly would win…” “I can’t believe it wasn’t Park Jung Min ㅠㅠ” “Why did Hyun Bin win?”
This public reaction highlights a common phenomenon in major awards ceremonies, where the results often clash with widespread critical or popular consensus regarding the best performance of the year.
The rising boy group AHOF has announced their first-ever solo fan concert in Seoul, signaling a major milestone for the group as they enter the new year.
The announcement comes shortly after their successful first comeback with their second mini-album, ‘The Passage’.
Concert Details
- Event Name: ‘AHOFOHA: All time Heartfelt Only FOHA’
- Note: FOHA is the name of AHOF’s official fan club. According to other reports, the name is a re-interpretation of the group’s official acronym (All-time Hall Of Famer), redefined here as “All Time Heartfelt Only FOHA” to symbolize their bond with fans.
- Dates: The concert will take place across two days: January 3 and 4, 2026.
- Venue: Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul.
- Context: The Jangchung Gymnasium is a historic indoor arena in Seoul with a capacity of approximately 4,507 seats, indicating a significant step up for the group’s domestic solo events.
AHOF (Credit: YouTube)
The fan concert will be the group’s first domestic solo performance since their debut in July 2025, reaffirming their rapid growth and popularity in South Korea following their early success abroad, including a sold-out fan concert in the Philippines one month after debut.
Recent Comeback Success
The announcement follows AHOF’s recent first comeback with their second mini-album, ‘The Passage’. This mini-album delves into a deeper narrative for the members:
- Concept: The album captures the group’s story as they navigate the transition between boyhood and adulthood, reflecting on the “struggles and uncertainties” that define raw youth.
- Title Track: The lead single, “Pinocchio” (full title: “Pinocchio Hates Lies”), is a band-driven song inspired by the classic fairy tale. It expresses the core desire to remain honest, particularly to their fans, even when facing anxiety and wavering emotions.
With a successful debut mini-album (‘Who We Are’) that set sales records for a 2025 rookie boy group and multiple music show wins, AHOF is cementing its reputation as a “monster rookie” group heading into 2026.
The January fan concert is a major opportunity for the group to connect with their domestic fans (FOHA) and showcase the mature concepts introduced in ‘The Passage’.
