At the 15th Asian Film Awards, renowned actor Lee Byung-hun received the 'Asian Film Excellence Award.'

The Asian Film Awards (AFAA) is an annual awards ceremony hosted by the Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA), which was founded in 2013 by the Busan International Film Festival, the Hong Kong International Film Festival, and the Tokyo International Film Festival to promote Asian cinema. The Asian Film Excellence Award is awarded to an Asian filmmaker who has made exceptional contributions to Asian cinema and culture.

Lee Byung-hun made his debut in 1991 and charmed the globe with his unmatched presence and a vast range of acting that spans several genres. His exceptional understanding and analysis of the work, in particular, completes a three-dimensional character and fills it with powerful energy. This creates an overpowering sensation of viewer attention.

His domestic and international honors are also outstanding. Lee Byung-hun, who won the Best Actor Award at approximately ten major award ceremonies, including the 2016 Daejong Film Festival and Blue Dragon Film Awards for the film 'Inside Men' (2015), became the first Asian actor to become a presenter at the American Academy Film Festival in 2015 and an honorary member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2016.

Lee Byung-hun's list of awards includes two Asian Film Awards for Best Actor for 'Inside Men' (2015) and 'The Managers of Namsan' (2016). (2020). In the case of Han Jae-newest rim's film, 'Emergency Declaration,' he was invited to the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and made a surprise appearance as a presenter at the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony this year, attracting notice.

He is now establishing an amazing career throughout the years, including appearances and participation in the creation of the Netflix film 'I believe in what is called love.'

Lee Yong-kwan, president of the Busan International Film Festival, stated on the 30th that Lee Byung-hun is "an actor who is active on the international stage outside Korea and Asia and is appreciated by filmmakers and spectators." He is one of the few performers who can improve the overall quality of a film.”

Chairman Lee then thanked Lee Byung-hun, stating, "I am extremely delighted to award Lee Byung-hun with the Asian Film Excellence Award."

Following the success of last year's event, the 15th Asia Film Awards will once again be presented in conjunction with the Busan International Film Festival. The awards ceremony will be placed at the Paradise Hotel Busan on October 8 (Fri) at 8 p.m. and will be aired live on YouTube and Naver during the 26th Busan International Film Festival.