THE 61 ° Baeksang Arts Awardsheld in the evening of May 5, 2025TO Coex Hall D in Gangnam, SeoulOnce again demonstrated because the most prestigious celebration remains in Korean entertainment. With stars on the A list, projects acclaimed by critics and breathtaking moments on the red carpet, the event has delivered one of the most competitive formations for years.
Hosted by Shin Dong-Yup, SuzyAND Park Bo-GumThe prizes honored exceptional results in movies, television and theater, with results that aroused both the joy and the heated debate through social media platforms.
Salient moments of the television category
- Netflix’s When life gives you mandarins It emerged as the largest TV winner with 4 main prizes, too Best drama. Director Kim Won-Seok Thanks to the team and honored the deceased actress Kang Myung-Joodefining his performance “a gem”.
Best main actor (TV)
- Kim Tae-Ri (Jeong Nyeon: The Star Is Born) AND Joo Ji-Hoon (The trauma code: Heroes on call) won the best acting honors. Joo observed, “I’m just accepting it on behalf of everyone – this could not be done alone.”
Best Screenplay (TV)
- Anonymous writer Im cant-chun (When life gives you mandarins) was honored. Director Kim Won-Seok accepted the prize, explaining the absence of IM because of the writing of their next project.
Best Support Actor (TV)
- Mandarins stars Yum Hye -ran AND Choi Dae-Hoon Both support categories are swept. Yum brought tears with his emotional speech: “Ae-Soon, your mother has just won a prize!” Choi added: “Every time you’re down, shouts,” Mr. Hak! “
Best new actor (TV)
- Chae Won-Bin (Doubt) AND Choo Young-Woo (The story of Lady OK) have been honored. Chae thanked the co-protagonist Han suk-kyuWhile Choo expressed his hope of making his mother smile in difficulty.
Prizes of popularity of the prism (voted by fans)
- Beautiful runner‘S Byoon Woo-Seok AND Kim Hye-Yoon The favorites of the fans have been crowned, reflecting the continuous charm of the “couple of Solseon”.
Best varieties performance
- Now AND Shin Dong-Yup won in the categories of variety. Shin has connected his victory to the theme of the year, “to navigate, navigate”, committing himself to being a guiding figure for younger entertainers.
Best variety show
- It He won the variety program of the year.
Best theatrical production
- The sound of the flutedirected by I-WoongHe won the Baeksang theater prize. KO underlined assistance for ordinary citizens: “They can really love to love people.”
Salient moments of the cinematographic category
Best movie
- Harbin He brought home the prize for the best film, consolidating his cinematographic impact.
Best main actor (movie)
- Jeon Do-Yeon (Revolver) AND Jo Jung-Suk (Pilot) has claimed the best acting honors. Both appeared visibly shocked and moved, with co-protagonists Lim Ji-Yeon and Han Sun-Hwa saw tears congratulated them.
Best screenplay (movie)
- Revolt Writers Shin Chul AND Park Chan-Wook received the prize. Park Chan-Wook’s speech attracted attention for having connected the themes of the film to the current global crises, affirming, “The courageous and wise citizens save a nation in crisis.”
Gucci Impact Award
- Park (The land of the morning calm) won for its social relevance, reflecting on the quiet release of the film after a national emergency: “Many didn’t even know that the film existed. This prize means more now.”
Best Supporting Actor (Film)
- Claudia Kim (A normal family) AND Yoo Jae-myung (Land of happiness) have been honored. Yoo emotionally recalled that he had worked with the deceased Lee Sun-Kyun and co-protagonist Jo Jung-Suk.
🌱 The best new actor (movie)
Jung Sung AND Roh Yoon-Seo won. Jung called him “A special gift for adults the children’s party”, While Roh used the language of signs to express his passion for the film.
Daesang (Grand Prix)
Movie: Cinema Hong Kyung-Pyo (Harbin)
Television: Culinary class wars
This year Doors— Hong Kyung-Pyo cinema For the movie Harbin and to the television program Culinary class wars—I was a widespread approval by the public and professionals in the sector. In particular, the decision to recognize Culinary class wars Since the maximum honor in the television category has been applauded for having celebrated creativity and cultural relevance in the programming of variety.
Final results
Salient moments of the television category
Daesang (Grand Prix): Culinary class wars
Best Drama: When life gives you mandarins
Best actress: Kim Tae-Ri (Jeong Nyeon: The Star Is Born)
Best actor: Joo Ji-Hoon (The trauma code: Heroes on call)
Best Supporting Actress: Yum Hye -ran (When life gives you mandarins)
Best Supporting Actor: Choi Dae-Hoon (When life gives you mandarins)
Best new actress: Chae Won-Bin (Doubt)
Best new actor: Choo Young-Woo (The story of Lady OK)
Best screenplay: Lim sang-choon (When life gives you mandarins)
Best director: Yeon-Hwa song (Doubt)
Awards of popularity (TV): Kim Hye-Yoon and Byoon Woo-Seok
Best Technical Achievement Award: Jeong Nyeon: The Star Is Born
Salient moments of the cinematographic category
Daesang (Grand Prix): Harbin
Best movie: Harbin
Best actress: Jeon Do-Yeon (Revolver)
Best actor: Jo Jung-Suk (Pilot)
Best Supporting Actress: Claudia Kim (A normal family)
Best Supporting Actor: Yoo Jae -myung (Land of happiness)
Best new actress: Roh Yoon-Seo (Listen to me: our summer)
Best new actor: Jung Sung (Revolt)
Best director: Oh Seung-Uk (Revolver)
The best new director: Oh jung-min (House of the Seasons)
Best screenplay: Shin Chul & Park Chan-Wook (Revolt)
Best technical direction: Jo Young-Wook (Revolt)
Gucci Impact Award: The land of the morning calm
Through the Board of Directors, the Baeksang Arts prizes of 2025 were praised for delivery Equipped and well -deserved resultsWith the winners who truly reflect the evolution panorama of Korean entertainment.
