The 61st BAEKSANG AWARDS with GUCCI, one of South Korea’s most prestigious ceremonies celebrating excellence in film, television, and theater, took place on May 5 at COEX in Seoul. Hosted by Shin Dong Yup, Suzy, and Park Bo Gum, the event recognized exceptional achievements across various entertainment categories.
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Netflix’s ‘Culinary Class Wars’ claimed the Grand Prize (Daesang) in the television category, while cinematographer Hong Kyung Pyo was awarded the Grand Prize in the film division for his work on ‘Harbin’, which also secured the Best Film award, marking it as one of the night’s biggest winners.
In the film category, Jo Jung Suk earned Best Actor for his performance in ‘Pilot’, while Jeon Do Yeon won Best Actress for ‘Revolver’. Oh Seung Wook was awarded Best Director for his work on ‘Revolver’. Netflix’s original film ‘Uprising’ also had a standout night, winning Best Artistic Direction (Jo Young Wook), Best Screenplay (Park Chan Wook & Shin Chul), and Best New Actor (Jung Sung Il).
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In the television category, Netflix’s ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ swept several major awards, including Best Drama, Best Screenplay (Lim Sang Choon), Best Supporting Actor (Choi Dae Hoon), and Best Supporting Actress (Yeom Hye Ran). Ju Ji Hoon won Best Actor for ‘The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call’, while Kim Tae Ri won Best Actress for her role in ‘Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born’. ‘Doubt’ earned Song Yeon Hwa the Best Director award, and Chae Won Bin was named Best New Actress for her performance in the same drama.
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Another memorable moment came from Roh Yoon Seo, who received Best New Actress for the film ‘Hear Me: Our Summer’. She moved the audience by incorporating sign language into her acceptance speech, earning praise for her heartfelt gesture.
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Additional accolades included Best Variety Show going to ‘DdeunDdeun Punghyanggo’ (YouTube), featuring Yoo Jae Suk. Shin Dong Yup and Lee Soo Ji were recognized as Best Male and Female Entertainers, respectively.
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‘The Land of Morning Calm’ received the Gucci Impact Award for its cultural and artistic contributions, while the Prizm Popularity Award went to ‘Lovely Runner’ stars Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon, acknowledging their widespread popularity and on-screen chemistry.
This year’s awards had the theme ‘Toward, Voyage’, symbolizing the journey of Korean popular culture and the arts as they venture in new directions and expand toward global audiences. The BAEKSANG AWARDS continue to serve as a platform for celebrating and advancing artistic excellence across borders.
Check out the full list of winners from the 61st BAEKSANG AWARDS below:
In the film category:
Grand Prize: Hong Kyung Pyo (Harbin – cinematographer)
Best Film: Harbin
Best Actor: Jo Jung Suk (Pilot)
Best Actress: Jeon Do Yeon (Revolver)
Best Director: Oh Seung Wook (Revolver)
Best Supporting Actor: Yoo Jae Myung (Land of Happiness)
Best Supporting Actress: Claudia Kim (A Normal Family)
Best Scenario: Shin Chul, Park Chan Wook (Uprising)
Best New Director: Oh Jung Min (House of the Seasons)
Best New Actor: Jung Sung Il (Uprising)
Best New Actress: Roh Yoon Seo (Hear Me: Our Summer)
Best Technical Direction: Jo Young Wook (Uprising – music)
In the television/drama category:
Grand Prize: Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars
Best Drama: Netflix’s When Life Gives You Tangerines
Best Actor: Ju Ji Hoon (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call)
Best Actress: Kim Tae Ri (Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born)
Best Variety Show: DdeunDdeun Punghyanggo
Best Educational Show: SBS Special-Hakjeon (literal title)
Best Male Entertainer: Shin Dong Yup
Best Female Entertainer: Lee Soo Ji
Best Director: Song Yeon Hwa (Doubt)
Best Supporting Actor: Choi Dae Hoon (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
Best Supporting Actress: Yeom Hye Ran (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
Best Screenplay: Im Sang Choon (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
Best New Actor: Choo Young Woo (The Tale of Lady Ok)
Best New Actress: Chae Won Bin (Doubt)
Best Technical Direction: Jang Yeong Gyu (Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born – music)
Other Recognitions :
Gucci Impact Award: The Land of Morning Calm
Prizm Popularity Award: Byeon Woo Seok, Kim Hye Yoon (Lovely Runner)
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