'My Love From the Star' stars sweep Baeksang Arts Awards

On-screen loversJeon Ji-hyeonandKim Soo-hyeon-Ireunite as winners at the Baeksang Arts Awards. [JoongAng Ilbo]

Kim Soo-hyeon-IandJeon Ji-hyeonfrom the popular drama "My Love from the Star" were singled out as victors among victors at the 50th LF Baeksang Arts Awards, which gave props to entertainers from TV and film.

The event that took place Tuesday night at Kyung Hee University, central Seoul, was hosted by Ilgan Sports and emceed bySin Dong-yupandKim Ah-joong.

As the craze for "My Love from the Star" soldiers on, Jeon was given the Grand Prize for her role as ditzy yet lovable diva Cheon Song-i, the character she played opposite Hallyu heartthrob Kim.

Kim himself took home three awards: the Male Popularity Award for "My Love from the Star", along with the Newbie Actor Award and Popular Actor Award for his part in the film "Secretly and Greatly".

The banter between Jeon and Kim as they accepted their awards had fans in stitches. While on stage to collect her award, Jeon said she was "grateful to Do Min-joon [an ancient alien in the drama] for staying behind on this planet, and also toKim Soo-hyeon-I".

She also thanked those who watched the drama and said it was wonderful to have her hard work and passion for the project recognized.

"While filming, I always thought this may be the last chance I get to do this, and it feels like my sentiments were felt by the viewers", said Jeon.

Jeon also said to Kim, "Let's do it again", hinting that this may not be the last time the two work on a project.

Kim then expressed his thanks to the staff that worked on the hit SBS show, as well as to viewers worldwide, and signed off with "Cheon Song-i, I love you".

But he also professed his love for actressJeon Do-yeon, when asked by Sin who he thought was more his type - Jeon or Jeon.

Kim joked, "Because she [Jeon] just left, I have to sayJeon Do-yeon".

Another winner of the night wasSong Kang-ho, who took home the Grand Prize in the film category for"The Attorney". The film also picked up Best Work.

In the TV category, reality program "Grandpas Over Flowers" gained an award, andSin Dong-yupwas recognized for "Witchhunt".

In the film category,Bong Joon-honabbed best director for "Snowpiercer", while best newcomer director went toYang Woo-seokfor"The Attorney".

Sim Eun-kyeongreceived the best actress award for "Miss Granny".

Park Shin-hyewas also awarded most popular actress for the drama"The Heirs".

BY carla sunwoo [[email protected]]