Korean entertainment gala, Baeksang Awards, set to showcase nation's premier celebrities
Read All About It: The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards 🌟
Get ready, folks! The cream of the crop in Korean cinema and television are gearing up for the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, happening on May 5, 2025. And guess who's in the mix? None other than IU, Park Bo-gum, and Lee Byung-hun! 🌟
The red carpet is set to roll out for this prestigious event, one of the three most prestigious screen accolades in the land. So let's dive into the key players gracing the nominations this year 💫
⭐️Nominees⭐️- Best Actor: Include Park Bo Gum (When Life Gives You Tangerines), Byeon Woo Seok (Lovely Runner), Lee Jun Hyuk (Dongjae: The Good or the Bastard), Joo Ji Hoon (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call), and Han Suk Kyu (Doubt).- Best Actress: Featuring Go Min Si (The Frog), Kim Hye Yoon (Lovely Runner), IU (When Life Gives You Tangerines), Jang Na Ra (Good Partner), and Kim Tae Ri (Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born).- Best Supporting Actor: Nominees include Kim Jun Han (Good Partner), Roh Jae Won (Squid Game 2), and Yoon Kyung Ho (The Trauma Code).
⭐️Productions⭐️- Netflix's When Life Gives You Tangerines, a leading nominee with eight, is competing in not just the Best Drama and Director categories, but also in acting categories for Park Bo Gum, IU, and supporting cast members.- tvN's Lovely Runner (2024), with five nominations, earns a nod for Best Drama and Best Actor (Byeon Woo Seok).- Another five-nominated contender is Netflix’s *The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, vying for Best Drama and Best Actor (Joo Ji Hoon).- Squid Game 2 makes an appearance in the Best Supporting Actor category (Roh Jae Won), boding well for the upcoming season.
Tune in on May 5, 2025, as categories now include streaming platforms under the renamed "broadcasting" section. The Baeksang Arts Awards are about to light up the stage with some serious star power! 🌟🌟🌟
- The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, scheduled for May 5, 2025, promises to be a grand event, featuring international and local celebrities like IU, Park Bo-gum, and Lee Byung-hun.
- The prestigious ceremony, one of the three most significant screen accolades, will celebrate excellence in Korean arts, movies, and television.
- In the Best Actor category, notable nominees include Park Bo Gum from Netflix's 'When Life Gives You Tangerines', Byeon Woo Seok from 'Lovely Runner', and Lee Jun Hyuk from 'Dongjae: The Good or the Bastard'.
- The Best Actress category features powerhouse performers such as IU from 'When Life Gives You Tangerines', Kim Hye Yoon from 'Lovely Runner', and Kim Tae Ri from 'Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born'.
- Among the productions vying for awards, Netflix's 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' leads with eight nominations, contesting in both acting and production categories.
- Streaming platforms are now included in the "broadcasting" section of the awards, with titles like 'Squid Game 2' making an appearance in the Best Supporting Actor category for Roh Jae Won.
