Chapter 458: Prologue (1)
Translator: Santos
"The Academy Awards," or "Oscars," is the most prestigious film award not only in the United States but around the world. With over 70 years of history, it represents the ultimate goal and dream stage for filmmakers globally. Just being nominated brings a tremendous amount of attention, and winning carries an honor of an even greater magnitude.
The selection process for the Oscars involves two rounds of voting by thousands of Academy members worldwide, composed of actors, directors, and industry professionals. First, members vote to select the nominees. After the nominees are announced, a second vote determines the winners, revealed at the official awards ceremony. To qualify, films must meet various criteria, with the most fundamental being a theatrical release of at least one week in Los Angeles.
Winning is rare for Asian actors, and South Korea has never had an Oscar-winning actor. Woo-jin is the only Korean actor currently active in Hollywood, and few Koreans have ever achieved recognition at the Oscars. Even for Asia as a whole, Oscar performance has been sparse.
However, since last year, a Korean actor has frequently been mentioned in relation to the Oscars: Kang Woo-jin.
