The '46th Blue Dragon Film Awards' celebrate Korean cinema with star-studded winners

The '46th Blue Dragon Film Awards,' organized by Sports Chosun, returned on Wednesday, November 17, 2025, to celebrate excellence in Korean cinema. The ceremony took place at KBS Hall, with the red carpet opening at 7 p.m KST and the main event commencing at 8:30 p.m. KST. Han Ji Min and Lee Jae Hoon reprised their roles as hosts, guiding a star-studded evening honoring achievements across acting, directing, and technical fields.

A-list celebrities including YoonA, GOT7’s Jinyoung (Park Jinyoung), Kim So Hyun, Kim Minju, Lee Chae Min, Jeon Yeo Been, and real-life 'Crash Landing on You' couple Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin attended the event.

The ceremony featured standout performances, beginning with AKMU’s Lee Chan Hyuk and later BOYNEXTDOOR, while MAMAMOO’s Hwasa delivered a highly acclaimed live performance with visuals from her “Good Goodbye” music video featuring actor Park Jung Min.

2025 Blue Dragon Film Awards Winners

• Best New Actor: Ahn Bo Hyun – Pretty Crazy
• Best New Actress: Kim Do Yeon – Idiot Girls and School Ghost: School Anniversary
• Best New Director: Kim Hye Young – It’s Okay (presented by Lee Chae Min and Kim So Hyun)
• Most Popular Film / Most Viewed Film: My Daughter is a Zombie
  Harbin placed second, Firefighters third, Yadang The Snitch fourth, and No Other Choice fifth
• Best Cinematography and Lighting Award: Hong Kyung Pro and Park Jung Woo – Harbin
• Fan-voted Most Popular Actors: Park Jinyoung, Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin, YoonA
• Best Supporting Actor: Lee Sung Min – No Other Choice
• Best Supporting Actress: Park Ji Hyun – Hidden Face
• Best Director: Park Chan Wook – No Other Choice
  (Accepted on behalf of the director by veteran actor Lee Sung Min, who also read the acceptance speech)
• Best Actor: Hyun Bin – Harbin
• Best Actress: Son Ye Jin – No Other Choice (presented by Kim Go Eun and Lee Junho)
• Best Picture: No Other Choice

The evening was highlighted by the victories of Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin as Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively, and by major wins for 'Harbin' and 'No Other Choice,' underscoring the creativity and excellence of Korean cinema in 2025.