| The Host accolades | |
| Image1: | Bong Joon-ho 2017.jpg |
| Caption: | Bong Joon-ho received multiple accolades for his direction, as did Song Kang-ho and Go Ah-sung for their performances |
| Image3: | (해무) VIP시사 후기 영상 (고아성).jpg |
| Nominations: | 55 |
| Wins: | 32 |
The Host is a 2006 monster horror film directed by Bong Joon-ho, who co-wrote the script with Ha Jun-weon and Baek Cheol-hyeon. The film focuses on a vendor, Park Gang-du (Song Kang-ho), who attempts to save his daughter, Hyun-seo (Go Ah-sung), from a creature dwelling in the Han River that has abducted her.[1] Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, and Bae Doona, portray Gang-du's father, brother, and sister respectively.
The Host premiered at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival in May 2006, to critical acclaim.[2] It was distributed in South Korea by Showbox on July 27 and in Japan by Kadokawa Herald on September 2;[3] theatrical releases throughout the rest of the world lasted until 2008. The Host grossed roughly worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing South Korea film ever on its release.[4] Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator, surveyed 156 reviews and judged 93% to be positive.[5]
The film garnered nominations in various categories, particularly for Bong's direction and screenwriting as well as the lead acting performances. At the 1st Asian Film Awards in March 2007, it became the first film to win the Asian Film Award for Best Film; Song also won the Asian Film Award for Best Actor.[6] The film received five of its nine nominations at the 5th Korean Film Awards, including Best Film and Best Director. Among its awards from Western ceremonies, and critics' organizations, and festivals, The Host was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best International Film[7] and the Belgian Film Critics Association's Grand Prix.
| Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Recipients | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51st Asia Pacific Film Festival | 2006 | Best Supporting Actor | Byun Hee-bong | [8] | |
| Best Editing | Kim Sun-min | ||||
| Best Sound Effects | Choi Tae-young | ||||
| 1st Asian Film Awards | March 2007 | Best Film | The Host | ||
| Best Actor | Song Kang-ho | ||||
| Best Cinematographer | Kim Hyung-koo | ||||
| Best Visual Effects | The Orphanage | ||||
| Best Editing | Kim Sun-min | ||||
| 43rd Baeksang Arts Awards | April 25, 2007 | Best Film | The Host | ||
| Best Actor | Byun Hee-bong | rowspan="3" | |||
| Best New Actress | Go Ah-sung | ||||
| Belgian Film Critics Association | 2008 | Grand Prix | The Host | ||
| 27th Blue Dragon Film Awards | December 15, 2006 | Best Film | |||
| Best Director | Bong Joon-ho | rowspan="3" | |||
| Best Screenplay | |||||
| Best Actor | Song Kang-ho | ||||
| Best Supporting Actor | Byun Hee-bong | ||||
| Best Supporting Actress | Bae Doona | ||||
| Best New Actress | Go Ah-sung | ||||
| Best Cinematography | Kim Hyung-koo | ||||
| Best Lighting | Lee Kang-san, Jung Young-min | rowspan="12" | |||
| Technical Award | The Orphanage | ||||
| Audience Choice Award for Most Popular Film | The Host | ||||
| Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival | 2007 | Golden Raven | |||
| Busan Film Critics Awards | 2006 | Special Jury Prize | Bong Joon-ho | ||
| Chunsa Film Art Awards | Planning and Production Award | Choi Yong-bae | |||
| Best Lighting | Lee Kang-san | ||||
| Technical Award | The Host | ||||
| 9th Director's Cut Awards | Best Producer | Choi Yong-bae | |||
| Best Actor | Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il | ||||
| Best Actress | Bae Doona, Go Ah-sung | ||||
| 30th Golden Cinematography Awards | 2007 | Best Actor | Song Kang-ho | ||
| 44th Grand Bell Awards | June 8, 2007 | Best Film | The Host | ||
| Best Director | Bong Joon-ho | ||||
| Best Actor | Song Kang-ho | rowspan="4" | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Byun Hee-bong | ||||
| Best Supporting Actress | Go Ah-sung | ||||
| Best Cinematography | Kim Hyung-koo | ||||
| Best Editing | Kim Sun-min | ||||
| Best Lighting | Lee Kang-san, Jung Young-min | rowspan="4" | |||
| Best Visual Effects | The Orphanage | ||||
| Best Sound Effects | Lee Seung-chul, Choi Tae-young | ||||
| Best Planning | Choi Yong-bae | ||||
| 5th Korean Film Awards | 2006 | Best Film | The Host | rowspan="2" | |
| Best Director | Bong Joon-ho | ||||
| Best Supporting Actress | Go Ah-sung | ||||
| Best Cinematography | Kim Hyung-koo | rowspan=4 | |||
| Best Lighting | Lee Kang-san, Jung Young-min | ||||
| Best Visual Effects | The Orphanage, EON | ||||
| Best Sound | Choi Tae-young | ||||
| Best Art Direction | Ryu Seong-hui | rowspan="4" | |||
| Best Score | Lee Byung-woo | ||||
| 33rd Saturn Awards | May 10, 2007 | Best International Film | The Host | ||
| Best Young Actor/Actress | Go Ah-sung | ||||