Actor Lee Byung-hun has been nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical) at the ‘2025 Astra Film Awards’ hosted by the Hollywood Creative Alliance for his role in the film ‘No Alternative’ (directed by Park Chan-wook).
The competition in this category is expected to be fierce, with world-renowned actors such as Brendan Fraser, George Clooney, Jesse Plemons, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Timothée Chalamet also in the running.
In addition to Lee Byung-hun’s Best Actor nomination, ‘No Alternative’ has been nominated in a total of four categories, including Best Picture, International Feature, and Best Adapted Screenplay, showcasing its critical and artistic recognition on the international stage.
Previously, Lee Byung-hun has solidified his presence during the North American awards season by receiving the Special Contribution Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, winning the ‘Artist of Distinction’ at the Newport Beach Film Festival in the USA, and being nominated for Best Actor at the 35th Gotham Awards, thereby enhancing the stature of Korean actors and films.
Moreover, Lee Byung-hun continues his global award-winning streak by receiving the ‘Snow Leopard Award for Outstanding Cinematic Achievement’ at the ’11th Asian World Film Festival (AWFF)’, held on the 20th, which is given to filmmakers with outstanding achievements.
Lee Byung-hun’s upcoming activities are in the spotlight as his role as Mansoo in ‘No Alternative’, selected as Korea’s entry for the International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards, showcased his overwhelming acting prowess.
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