A truly exhilarating piece of news has just arrived, sure to thrill fans everywhere! The incredibly talented Shim Eun-kyung has once again etched her name into cinematic history, securing the coveted Kinema Junpo Best Actress Award for her role in the film ‘The Travelogue’ (여행과 나날). This is more than just an award; it’s a testament to her profound artistry and the deep emotional resonance she brings to every character.
A Legacy of Stellar Performances Unfolds
Shim Eun-kyung‘s agency, Fanfare, announced on January 30th that she has won the Best Actress award at the 99th Kinema Junpo Best Ten Awards for 2025. Kinema Junpo, founded in 1919, stands as Japan’s most venerable film magazine, and its annual ‘Best 10’ selections along with its awards are revered as some of the most prestigious honors in Japanese cinema, alongside the Japan Academy Awards, Blue Ribbon Awards, and Mainichi Film Awards.
Expressing her heartfelt gratitude, Shim Eun-kyung shared, “I am truly thankful for such a wonderful award. It was a miracle just to meet this project, and I am overjoyed to receive this honor. I believe many people around the world will be captivated by Director Miyake Sho’s unique vision in ‘The Travelogue’.”
This achievement is particularly monumental as Shim Eun-kyung is the first Korean actress ever to win the Kinema Junpo Best Actress Award. Prior to her, the only foreign actress to achieve this was Ruby Moreno in 1993 for ‘The Moon is North-East of the Sun’.
