61 edition of the Baeksang Arts Awardsheld on May 5, 2025 at the Coex de Seoul, honored the best of television and Korean cinema in a lavish gala that coincided with Children’s Day in South Korea.
Recognized as the “Golden Globes” of entertainment in South Koreathese awards have distinguished since 1965 the most prominent talents of the year. Together with the Blue Dragon AwardsIt is one of the most prestigious ceremonies in the industry.
This year, the big prizes (Daesang) went to the Netflix program White spoons against black (Culinary Class Wars) In the television category, and for the cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo For his work in the historic film Harbinin the film section.
Culinary Class Warsproduced by JTBC’s Studio Slam, is a culinary survival reality that faces elite chefs against cooks unknown to crown the best of Korea.
The series became an international phenomenon after its premiere in September 2024, leading the global lists of Netflix in the category of non -Anglo -Saxon series. The cultural impact of the program was one of the key elements for production to take the largest award in the night.
In the field of cinema, the Daesang went to Hong Kyung-Pyo, director of photography of Harbina film set in 1909 that narrates the efforts of the fighters for Korean independence to kill the Japanese politician Ito Hirobumi.
The feature film was also recognized as the best film of the year, while its director, Oh Seung-UK, won the best direction award.
Among the most prominent actions, Kim Tae-ri She was awarded as best actress on television for her role in Jeongnyeon: The Star is Borna time series where he plays a Gukgeuk actress, a traditional Korean theater opera composed only of women.
In his acceptance speech, Kim declared: “It has been an honor to be able to live in the most glorious days of female Gukgeuk. […] I will always try to be an actress who carries that desire to overcome, who is not ashamed of her aspiration, to be a better interpreter. ”
-This is Kim’s third victory in the Baeksang and the second as best actress, after being awarded in 2022 by the K-Drama Twenty -five, twenty -one.
On the other hand, Ju ji-hoon He received the award for best actor on television for his role as a rebel surgeon in The Trauma Code: Heroes on Callalso from Netflix.
In cinema, the acting awards were for Cho Jung-Seok, best actor for comedy Pilotand Jeon Do-Yoon, best actress for Revolverwhere he plays an ex -dusk determined to take revenge.
Another netflix production that shone was When life gives you mandarinswhich took the coveted prize for the best drama of the year. The series, set on the island of Jeju, was praised by its moving narrative that mixes tears and laughter over six decades of history.
Choi dae-hoon y yeompart of the cast, were recognized as best distribution actors for their interpretations.
The popularity awards, chosen by the public vote, were for Byeon Woo-seok y Kim Hye-yoonprotagonists of Lovely Runner.
“One of the most memorable comments I received as I made this drama was: ‘I gave me comfort.’ I will do my best to become an actor to continue giving them that message,” Byeon said during his speech.
For her part, the actress who embodied Im Sol thanked excitedly: “This award feels like a great responsibility, but it is as great as the love I have received from the fans. I really want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. They have always been by my side with love and support in silence, and I hope we are together for a long time, a long time. I will work hard to become an actress that is at the height of all the love.”
With the driving of Shin Dong-Yup, Suzy and Park Bo-gumthe gala stood out again to the great figures of the present, but also to the promises of the future and the workers behind the scene. Next, all the winners at the ceremony:
- Grand Prix (Daesang): Culinary Class Wars (Netflix)
- Best drama: When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix)
- Best Actor: Ju ji-hoon (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call)
- Best Actress: Kim Tae-ri (Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born)
- Best variety program: PungHySo (Ddeunddeun)
- Best educational program: Special-Hakjeon (SBS, TITOILO LITERAL)
- Best Variety Male Artist: Shin Dong-yup
- Best female variety artist: Now
- Best address: Song Yeon-hwa (Doubt)
- Best cast actor: Choi dae-hoon (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
- Best cast actress: Yeom Hye-ran (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
- Best script: Im Sang-choon (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
- Best Revelation Actor: Choo Young-woo (The Tale of Lady Ok)
- Best Revelation Actress: Chae Won-bin (Doubt)
- Best Technical Directorate: Jang Yeong-gyu (Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born – music)
- Grand Prix (Daesang): Hong Kyung-pyo (Harbin – Photography address)
- Best Film: Harbin
- Best Actor: Jo Jung-suk (Pilot)
- Best Actress: Jeon Do-yeon (Revolver)
- Best address: Oh Seung-wook (Revolver)
- Best cast actor: Yoo Jae-myung (Land of Happiness)
- Best cast actress: Claudia Kim (A Normal Family)
- Best script: Shin Chul, Park Chan-wook (Uprising)
- Best Novel address: Oh Jung-Min (House of the Seasons)
- Best Revelation Actor: Jung Sung (Uprising)
- Best Revelation Actress: Roh Yoon-seo (Hear Me: Our Summer)
- Best Technical Directorate: Jo Young-wook (Uprising – music)
- Gucci Impact Award: The Land of Morning Calm
- Prizm popularity award: Byeon Woo-seok y Kim Hye-yoon (Lovely Runner)
