The Golden Cinematography Awards () are presented by the Korean Society of Cinematographers (KSC). The awards recognize works filmed by KSC members over the past year, with all members collectively evaluating submitted films to select recipients for new technical achievements. It has been promoted to one of the top three film award ceremonies in Korea along with the Blue Dragon Film Awards and the Baeksang Arts Awards.
The judging panel consists of KSC members recommended by the entire membership. Judging criteria are divided into creativity, technicality, and artistry, with awards given for Gold, Silver, and Bronze Cinematography, as well as New Cinematographer Award, Grand Prize, Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor/Actress, Best Supporting Actor/Actress, New Director Award, New Actor Award, and Popular Actor Award. As these awards are chosen by cinematographers, they focus on the novelty of filming techniques and their impact on technical development.
Winners by Category Referenced by:
Best Picture YearEditionWinner200629The King and the Clown200831Happiness200932Lift the King Kong201133The Yellow Sea201434Miracle in Cell No. 7201535Ode to My Father201636The Tiger201737The Age of Shadows2018381987: When the Day Comes201939The Spy Gone North202040Parasite202141The Book of Fish202242Kingmaker202343The Night Owl202444Exhuma202545The Match
Cinematographer Award + Cinematography Award WinnersYearEditionCategoryWinnerWork(s)19771GoldPaeng Jung-munJealousySilverGu Jung-moVillains, Take the Express Train to HellBronzeSeo Jeong-minFirst Love19782Gold Seo Jeong-minThe Last Day of DosolsanSilverJung Woon-gyoLaughterBronzeSon Hyun-chaePoliceman19793GoldJeon Jo-myeongA Near and Distant RoadSilverLee Seong-chunSudden ShowerBronzeLee Seok-kiTomorrow and Tomorrow19804GoldLee Seok-kiThat Man ThenSilverYu Young-gilMonsoonBronzeJeon Jo-myeongA Woman of Color19815GoldSon Hyun-chaeThe HutSilverLee Seok-kiThe Woman Who Laughed Three TimesBronzePaeng Jung-munRun Balloon19826Gold Seo Jeong-minThey Shot the SunSilverLee Seong-chunThe FixerBronzeJeon Jo-myeongGirl Who Went to the City19837GoldGu Jung-moJealousySilverLee Seong-seopNameless WomanBronzePaeng Jung-munApplausePark Seong-deokMadam Rose19848GoldLee Seok-kiMadam AemaSilverJung Gwang-seokFlower of the EquatorBronze Seo Jeong-minDeclaration of FoolsJung Il-manSo-Hwa-Seong Undertaker19859GoldYu Young-gilMemory's LightSilverJin Young-hoMoonlight MelodyBronzeAhn Tae-wanBlue Sky Galaxy198610GoldGu Jung-moRiding the ElevatorSilverJeon Jo-myeongInto the Night's HeatBronzeHong Dong-hyukNo Way, It Kills PeopleJung Woon-gyoA Woman Gambles Once198711GoldJung Gwang-seokLong Journey, Long TunnelSilverPark Seung-baeMoonlight HunterBronzeShin Ok-hyunHero's LamentLee Seong-seopDolswe Wind198812GoldYu Young-gilHello, GodSilverGu Jung-moBlue HeartBronzePark Seung-baeY's Experience198913Gold colspan="2" SilverPaeng Jung-munCuriosity of a Wolf Stole a DoveBronzeShin Ok-hyunSweet BridesJin Young-hoHollyhock Blossoms for You199014GoldYang Young-gilA Sketch on a Rainy DaySilver colspan="2" BronzeJin Young-hoRed Actress199115GoldYu Young-gilMy Love, My BrideSilver colspan="2" BronzeChoi Chan-kyuShe Doesn't Live Here Anymore199216GoldJin Young-hoTears of SeoulSilverChoi Jung-wonMilk ChocolateBronzeJung Pil-siFrom Seom River to Sky199317GoldJung Gwang-seokBlue in YouSilverShin Ok-hyunMister MammaBronzePark Seong-deokContinent of Ambition199418Gold Seo Jeong-minAbsolute LoveSilverPark Seung-baeOur Twisted HeroBronzeLee Dong-samLove is Pro, Marriage is Amateur199619GoldJung Gwang-seokRunawaySilverShin Ok-hyunThe TerroristBronzePark Kyung-wonDaddy is a Bodyguard199720Gold Seo Jeong-minPianomanSilverYu Young-gilGreen FishBronzeJeon Jo-myeongFirebird199821GoldLee Dong-samThe TrapSilverPark Seung-baeNo. 3BronzePark Kyung-wonThe Letter199922GoldJeon Jo-myeongThe PromiseSilverKim Seong-bokShiriBronzeKim Hyeong-guCity of the Rising Sun200023GoldSong Haeng-giNowhere to HideSilverChoi Jeong-wooAttack the Gas Station!BronzeLee Seok-hyunThe Spy Ri Chul-jin200124Gold Seo Jeong-minLibera MeSilverMoon Yong-sikSecretBronzeByeon Hee-seongBichunmo200225GoldKim Hyeong-guMusaSilverLee Seok-hyunThe GiftBronzePark Hee-jooBesa Me Mucho200326GoldMoon Yong-sikPhoneSilverJung Han-cheolYesterdayBronzeChoi Chan-kyuThe Way to My Daughter200427GoldByeon Hee-seongWild CardSilverChoi Ji-yeolButterflyBronzeKim Seong-bokSilmido200528GoldKim Hyeong-guRikidozanSilverLee Joon-gyuArahanBronzeSeok Hyeong-jinR-Point200629GoldJi Gil-ungThe King and the ClownSilverPark Sang-hoonLoveBronzeJin Young-hwanMr. Socrates200730GoldPark Hyun-cheol200 Pounds BeautySilverOh Hyun-jeBloody TieBronzeKim Young-hoJungcheon200831GoldKim Hyeong-guHappinessSilverMoon Yong-sikOnce Upon a TimeBronzeShin Ok-hyunOpen City200932GoldByeon Hee-seongThe Divine WeaponSilverHong Kyung-pyoMotherBronzeJung Han-cheolMissing201133GoldLee Tae-yoonThe Man from NowhereSilverKim Woo-hyungNo MercyBronzeKim Ki-taeThe Full Story of Kim Bok-nam Murder Case201434GoldOh Hyun-jeGabiSilverKim Ki-taeConfession of MurderBronzeChoi Sang-mookUninvited Guest201535Gold Hong Kyung-pyoHaemooSilverJung Han-cheolThornBronzeKim Hyun-seokA Girl at My Door201636GoldChoi Young-hwanVeteranSilverChoi Sang-hoMissing YouBronzeChoi Yong-jinDongju: The Portrait of a Poet201737GoldKim Ki-taeBecause I Love YouSilverChoi Chan-kyuA Quiet DreamBronzeKim Byung-jungAlone201838GoldKim Tae-seongKeys to the HeartSilverYoon Hong-sikSermon on the MountBronzeJung Jae-seungOriginal Sin201939GoldPark Yong-sooUhm Bok-dongSilverChoi Chan-minThe Spy Gone NorthBronzeSeo Ki-wonEomung202040GoldHong Kyung-pyoParasiteSilverKim Tae-kyungThe King's LettersBronzeKim Hak-sooAgain, Spring202141GoldLee Eui-taeThe Book of FishSilverKim Byung-jungBeyond the MountainBronzeSon Won-hoThe Swordsman202242GoldKim Tae-seongHansan: Rising DragonSilverKim Yoon-sooLady of the RingsBronzeChoi Se-ilSpiritwalker202343GoldKim Tae-kyungThe Night OwlSilverJo Sang-yoonHeroBronzeKim Jeong-hoGada202444Gold colspan="2" Silver colspan="2" BronzeKim Dong-cheonSecret
New Cinematographer Award YearEditionWinnerFilm19826Jung Pil-siFriend, Go Quietly198913Choi Chan-kyuCity of Mist199014Gu Kyo-hanProstitution199115Heo Eung-heeCheongsanggye199216Lee Dong-samLover Who Came on a Bicycle199317Han Deok-jinGuardian of the Mind199418Kim Jin-cheolSome Stories I Know About Sex199619Lee Eun-gil301, 302199720Lee Hee-jooMister Condom199821Lee Seok-hyunBlackjack199922Kim Young-cheolAn Affair200023Lee Hu-gonThe End of the Century200225Lee Ki-taeLeaf200326Shin Hyung-joongAre You Ready?Choi Ji-yeolBlue200427Ji Gil-ungOnce Upon a Time in a Battlefield200528Park Sang-hoonTwisted KickKim Dong-cheonBunshinsabaKim Hyo-jinLiar200629Choi Sang-hoWelcome to Dongmakgol200730Seong Jong-muTime200831Kim Hak-sooMiss Shin's Daring Adventure200932Kim Jun-youngScandal MakersPark Yong-sooAeja201434Kim Jong-seonNational Singing ContestKim Byung-jungThe War of the DogsPark Jeong-sikPharisee201535Kim Hyeong-jooHow to Steal a DogYoon Joo-hwanThe Con Artists202141Yoo Il-seungWaiting for Rain202242Yoon Ji-woonHommage202343Lee Seong-gukExtreme Festival202444Park Min-wooOasis
Best Director Award Winners
YearEditionDirectorFilm19837Kim In-sooJealousy19848Jung In-yeopMadame Aema19859Jung Ji-youngMemory's Light198610Lee Tae-wonRiding the Elevator198711Shin Seung-sooMoonlight Hunter198812Bae Chang-hoHello, God198913Go Young-namThe Second Sex199014Kwak Jae-yongA Sketch on a Rainy Day199115Kim Yu-jinSimply Because You Are a Woman199317Kang Woo-sukMister Mamma199418Park Chul-sooOur Twisted Hero200629 colspan="2" 200831 colspan="2" 200932Kim Yu-jinThe Divine Weapon201133 colspan="2" 201434Jang Yoon-hyunGabi201535Yoon Je-kyoonOde to My Father201636Park Hoon-jungThe Tiger201737Hur Jin-hoThe Last Princess201838Jang Joon-hwan1987: When the Day Comes201939Lee HanInnocent Witness202040Jung Ji-youngBlack Money202141Lee Joon-ikThe Book of Fish202242Park Chan-wookDecision to Leave202343Ahn Tae-jinThe Night Owl202444Kim Jee-woonCobweb202545Choo Chang-minLand of Happiness
New Director Award Winners
+ New Director Award WinnersYearEditionWinnerWork(s)199216Nam Man-wonMilk Chocolate199317 colspan="2" 199418 colspan="2" 199619Lee Kwang-hoonDr. Bong199720Hong Sang-sooThe Day a Pig Fell into the Well199821Hur Jin-hoChristmas in August199922Lee Jae-yongAn Affair200023Song Neung-hanThe End of the Century200124Kim Dae-seungBungee Jumping of Their Own200225Lee Si-myung2009 Lost MemoriesJeon Yoon-sooBesa Me Mucho200326Kim Kyung-hyungMy Tutor Friend200427Oh Sang-hoonThe Greatest Inheritance200528Jeong Yoon-cheolMarathon200629Bang Eun-jinPrincess AuroraPark Kwang-hyunWelcome to Dongmakgol200730Kim Yong-hwa200 Pounds Beauty200831Na Hong-jinThe Chaser200932Park Geon-yongLift the King Kong201133 colspan="2" 201434Kim Byung-wooThe Terror Live201535Jung Ju-riA Girl at My DoorHan Jun-heeCoin Locker Girl201636Jo Jung-raeSpirits' Homecoming201737Chae Doo-byungOlle201838Ahn Jae-seokLet's Go, RoseYoo Young-ueeSermon on the Mount201939Kim Yoo-sungUhm Bok-dong202040Choi Mi-kyoThe Law of Murphy and SallyKim Joon-sikBetween the SeasonsPark Noo-riMoney202141Seo Yoo-minRecalled202242Jo Eun-jiPerhaps Love202343Im Sung-yongWhen Our Love Remains as a Fragrance202444Yoo Jae-sunSleep
Popular Actor Award Winner + New Artist Award WinnersYearEditionCategoryWinnerWork(s)199014Popular Actor Award Ahn Sung-ki Nambugun Bang Hee199115 Popular Actor Award Shin Seong-il Popular Actress Award Kim Ji-mee 1992 16 Special Award - Popular Actress Jang Mi-hee 1994 18 Popular Actress Award Choi Jin-sil 1996 19 Popular Actor Award Choi Min-soo Popular Actress Award 1997 20 Popular Actor Award Han Suk-kyu Popular Actress Award Shim Hye-jin 1999 22 Popular Actor Award Choi Min-shik Shiri Popular Actress Award Jeon Do-yeon A Promise 2000 23 Most Popular Actor Park Joong-hoon Nowhere to Hide Most Popular Actress Shim Eun-ha Tell Me Something 2001 24 Most Popular Actor Lee Byung-hun Joint Security AreaMost Popular ActressHa Ji-wonTruth Game 2002 25thMost Popular ActorCha Seung-wonKick the MoonMost Popular ActressLee Young-aeThe GiftNetizen's Popular ActorPark Jun-gyuMy Boss, My Hero 2003 26thMost Popular ActressSol Kyung-guPublic EnemyMost Popular ActressChoi Ji-wooThe President's Last Bang 2004 27thMost Popular ActorYang Dong-geunWild CardMost Popular ActressKim Sun-aGreat ExpectationsSpecial AwardLee Moon-sikShoulder to ShoulderUhm Jung-hwaMr. Handy, Mr. Hong 2005 28thMost Popular ActorJo Seung-wooMarathonMost Popular ActressGo Doo-shimMy Mother, the Mermaid 2006 29thSpecial Jury AwardKim Sang-joongMy Boss, My TeacherLee Mi-yeonTyphoon 2007 30thSpecial Jury Award Ahn Sung-kiRadio Star Park Joong-hoon 2008 31stPopular Actor AwardJung Jin-youngSunnyPopular Actress AwardSoo AeSunny 2009 32ndPopular Actor AwardLee Beom-sooLifting King KongPopular Actress AwardKim Bo-yeonPossessed 2010 32nd Popular Actor Award Lee Byung-hun Joint Security Area Popular Actress Award Ha Ji-won Truth Game 2011 33rd Popular Actor Award Lee Moon-sikShin Jung-geun Battlefield Heroes Popular Actress Award Han Eun-jung Ghastly 201434th Popular Actor Award Jung Joon-ho Marrying the Mafia VPopular Actress AwardChun Woo-hee Han Gong-ju
Best Actor/Actress Award Winners