Choi Hee-seo

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

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Choi Hee-seo's trophy cabinet stands out for its sheer volume and consistency during a single pivotal year. Winning eleven awards in one season is a statistical anomaly in the competitive landscape of Korean cinema. Her double victory at the Grand Bell Awards, taking home both the newcomer and lead actress honors simultaneously, remains a benchmark for dramatic excellence that few peers have matched.

AwardsChoi Hee-seo holds a remarkable place in Korean award history for her unprecedented double win at the Grand Bell Awards. She secured both Best New Actress and Best Actress for her role in Anarchist from Colony, a feat that solidified her status as a top-tier talent. Additionally, she won a total of eleven acting awards in the 2017-2018 season, setting a record for the most accolades received by an actress in a single calendar year.

Honours & Distinctions

Juror at 31st Busan International Film Festival

Busan International Film Festival·2026

Selected to serve on the competition jury, recognizing her contribution to the industry.

Record-Breaking Award Season

Korean Film Council·2017

Recognized for winning the highest number of acting awards by a female performer in a single year.

Rankings & Lists

#12

Top 100 Korean Actors of the Decade

Variety Asia·2025

Magazine Covers

Vogue Korea

November 2017

The Rising Star: Choi Hee-seo

Esquire Korea

January 2026

International Spotlight

Records & Feats

Most Acting Awards in a Single Season

Career Milestone·2017

Won 11 acting awards in 2017-2018 for a single role.

Double Grand Bell Award Winner

Awards·2017

First actress in decades to win both Best New Actress and Best Actress for the same film.