Korean Film Actors Association

The Korean Film Actors Association
The Korean Film Actors Association
FoundedJanuary 13, 2023 (2023-01-13)
Headquarters515 Elcru Metro City, 13 Chungmuro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Location
Chairman
Lee Gap-seong
Websitekfaa.kr/association/intro
Korean name
Hangul
한국영화배우협회
RRHanguk yeonghwabaeu hyeophoe
MRHan'guk yŏnghwabaeu hyŏphoe

The Korean Film Actors Association (Korean: 한국영화배우협회) is a non-profit organization operating under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of South Korea. It was officially established on January 13, 2003, for the purpose of protecting the rights and interests of Korean film actors, promoting their welfare, and fostering camaraderie among its members. Its primary goal is to represent the rights and interests of actors and to carry out various activities to improve their status within the industry. The association is currently led by Chairman Lee Gap-seong.[1][2][3]

History

The foundations of the association trace back to the pioneering efforts of Jeon Taek-yi, a central figure in establishing formal organizations for Korean actors and filmmakers. In 1947, Jeon Taek-yi founded the Film Research Society.[2][4][5] Following this, in 1955, Jeon Taek-yi, alongside Kim Il-hae, Seo Wol-yeong, and Yoon Il-bong, founded the Korean Film Actors Association—considered the direct predecessor of the current organization. The founding meeting for this predecessor association was held at the American Information Agency theater.[2][6]

The organization was formally recognized in 2003, officially transitioning into the non-profit entity known today as the Korean Film Actors Association, operating under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of South Korea.[4]

Leadership

Association's chairman[7]
Term Tenure Name Notes (Association Name) Ref.
Representative December 25, 1953 – 1954 Jeon Taek-il Film Research Committee [6]
1st 1955 – 1955 Korea Film Actors Association
2nd–6th 1956 – 1960 Bok Hye-suk Korea Film Actors Association (Incorporated) [7]
7th, 8th 1961 – 1962 Acting Subcommittee of the Korea Film Professionals Association (Incorporated)
9th–12th 1963 – 1966 Kim Seung-ho
24th 1985 – 1987 Yoon Yang-ha
29th, 30th November 2002 – 2005 Shin Seong-il Korea Film Actors Association (Incorporated) [8]
31st 2006 – 2008 Ahn Sung-ki [9]
32nd 2009 – 2011 Lee Deok-hwa [10]
33rd, 34th 2012 – 2017 Geo Ryong [7]
35th 2018 – 2021 Kim Kuk-hyeon [11]
36th 2021 – 2024 Lee Jin-young [12][13]
37th 2024 to present Lee Gap-seong. [1]

Awards event

From 2012 to 2017, it was known as the Star Night - Korea Top Star Awards Ceremony (스타의 밤 - 대한민국 톱스타상 시상식).[14] In 2014, the event held jointly with the Super Talent of the World event.[14] For the years 2015, 2016, and 2017, it was held independently again.[15][16] In 2018, It was rebranded as the Korea Best Star Awards (대한민국 베스트 스타상). It was held with the same name in 2019. Following a hiatus from 2020 to 2023, the ceremony was reintroduced in 2024 as the Seoul Global Movie Awards, held in cooperation with the Seoul Metropolitan Government.[17]

The association announced on September 5, 2024, that it is launching its inaugural scenario contest. This contest aims to discover new writers and directors, accepting original screenplays from anyone, regardless of subject or material. The association will award one Grand Prize, two Awards of Excellence, and two Encouragement Awards, totaling 50 million won in prize money. The Grand Prize winner will receive 15 million won, the Excellence winners 10 million won each, and the Encouragement winners 7.5 million won each.[18]

References

  1. ^ a b Kim, Du-ho (February 22, 2024). 한국영화배우협회 새 이사장에 배우 이갑성 "회원 권익과 복지 증진에 힘쓸 것" [Actor Lee Gap-sung, the new chairman of the Korean Film Actors Association, said he will "work to promote the rights and welfare of members."]. Interview 365 (in Korean). Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Park, Ji-sook (February 26, 2024). [이사람] 이갑성 한국영화배우협회 이사장 [[This person] Lee Gap-seong, Chairman of the Korean Film Actors Association]. Buddhist News (in Korean). Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  3. ^ "KOBIZ Mobile". m.koreanfilm.or.kr. Retrieved 2025-11-21.
  4. ^ a b "(사)한국영화배우협회". kfaa.kr (in Korean). Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  5. ^ 조선일보 (2020-08-15). "[부음] 전영화배우 전택이씨". 조선일보 (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  6. ^ a b 원로배우 전택이씨 별세 [Veteran actor Jeon Taek-i passes away]. Maeil Daily (in Korean). Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  7. ^ a b c (사)한국영화배우협회 : 역대 회장단. kfaa.kr (in Korean). Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  8. ^ Baek, Hak-gi (November 4, 2025). [시인 영화감독 백학기의 시네스토리] ‘청춘교실’(1963)과 배우들..신성일·엄앵란·방성자·남미리 [[Cinestory by Poet and Film Director Baek Hak-gi] 'Youth Class' (1963) and its cast: Shin Seong-il, Um Aeng-ran, Bang Seong-ja, and Nam Mi-ri]. Interview 365 (in Korean).
  9. ^ ""도연 양! 칸 영화제 수상 축하해요"". m.entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  10. ^ "[포토엔]영화배우협회장 이덕화, 지속적인 투자 필요해". Daum. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
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  14. ^ a b "[M이코노미뉴스] 대한민국 톱스타상, 배우 최민식, 송강호, 손예진에게 안겨". www.m-economynews.com (in Korean). 2014-12-20. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  15. ^ Lee, Mi-yeon (December 31, 2015). 2015 한국영화배우협회 ‘스타의 밤’, 예년과 달리 특별한 이유 [The 2015 Korean Film Actors Association's "Star Night" is different from previous years for a reason]. Energy and Environment News.
  16. ^ "[시사우리신문] 2016년 (사)한국영화배우협회 '스타의 밤 – 대한민국 톱스타상 시상식' 개최". 시사우리신문 (in Korean). 2016-12-28. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  17. ^ Lee, Kyung-ho (December 2, 2024). '2024 서울국제영화대상', 12월 5일 개최...공로상 故 김수미 [The 2024 Seoul International Film Awards will be held on December 5th... The late Kim Soo-mi will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award]. Ize Magazine (in Korean). Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  18. ^ "한국영화배우협회 제1회 시나리오 공모전…총상금 5천만원". Yonhap News (in Korean). Retrieved November 20, 2025.
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