Korea’s most prestigious night in entertainment has spoken. The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards delivered some genuinely thrilling wins, a few sweet surprises, and at least one moment that had fans absolutely screaming. Here’s every winner from the night — neatly laid out so you don’t miss a thing.
Baeksang : The Big Picture
Hosted by Shin Dong Yup, Suzy, and Park Bo Gum at COEX in Seoul on May 8, the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards saw Ryu Seung Ryong claim the Grand Prize in the broadcast category for The Dream Life of Mr. Kim, while Yoo Hae Jin took home the Grand Prize in the film category for The King’s Warden.
The Baeksang Arts Awards, established in 1965, remains South Korea’s gold standard for recognising excellence across television, film, theatre, and musicals — all in one legendary night.
Broadcast Category — Full Winners List
| Award | Winner / Work |
|---|---|
| Grand Prize | Ryu Seung Ryong — The Dream Life of Mr. Kim |
| Best Drama | You and Everything Else (Netflix) |
| Best Director | Park Shin Woo — Our Unwritten Seoul |
| Best Screenplay | Song Hye Jin — You and Everything Else |
| Best Actor | Hyun Bin — Made in Korea |
| Best Actress | Park Bo Young — Our Unwritten Seoul |
| Best Supporting Actor | Yoo Seung Mok — The Dream Life of Mr. Kim |
| Best Supporting Actress | Lim Soo Jung — Low Life |
| Best New Actor | Lee Chae Min — Bon Appétit, Your Majesty |
| Best New Actress | Bang Hyo Rin — Aema |
| Best Variety Show | MBC The Wonder Coach |
| Best Educational Program | KBS1 Our Shining Days |
| Best Male Entertainer | Kian84 |
| Best Female Entertainer | Lee Soo J |
Movie Category — Full Winners List
| Award | Winner / Work |
|---|---|
| Grand Prize | Yoo Hae Jin — The King’s Warden |
| Best Movie | No Other Choice |
| Best Director | Yoon Ga Eun — The World of Love |
| Best Actor | Park Jeong Min — The Ugly |
| Best Actress | Mun Ka Young — Once We Were Us |
| Best Supporting Actor | Lee Sung Min — No Other Choice |
| Best Supporting Actress | Shin Sae Kyeong — HUMINT |
| Best New Actor | Park Ji Hoon — The King’s Warden |
| Best New Actress | Seo Su Bin — The World of Love |
| Best Screenplay | Byun Sung Hyun & Lee Jin Seong — Good News |
| Gucci Impact Award | The King’s Warden |
| Best New Director | Park Joon Ho — 367 |
Theatre & Musical — Full Winners List
In the theatre category, Jellyfish won Best Theater while Kim Shin Rok took Best Performer for PRIMA FACIE. The musical category saw ARANG crowned Best Musical and Kim Junsu win Best Performer for Beetlejuice.
Popularity Award
The Naver Popularity Award — always one of the most fan-driven moments of the evening — went jointly to Park Ji Hoon and Lim Yoona, reflecting the immense love both stars command from audiences nationwide.
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