
The viral Hallyu Wave’s enthusiasts couldn’t get enough of South Korean stars Shin Dong Yup, Suzy and Park Bo Gum, who made their dazzling comeback as the legendary MC trio for the eighth time at the '62nd edition of the Baeksang Arts Awards.' In a highly anticipated feat, the prestigious Korean awards ceremony honouring excellence across movie, TV, musical and theatre productions raised its curtains at COEX Hall D on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Broadcast in real time by South Korean network JTBC and live-streamed by Naver, the event sponsored by Gucci saw fans’ most cherished favourites from the K-drama world walk down the red carpet for one of the biggest Korean entertainment ceremonies. Iconic and multi-faceted celebrities like Park Ji Hoon of Wanna One, Park Jinyoung of GOT7, Shin Hye Sun, YoonA of Girls’ Generation, Shin Se Kyung, Lee Sung Min, Lee Chae Min and Ahn Hyo Seop joined the stellar lineup for the evening.
The main awards event kicked off at 4:20 pm IST, as Choo Young Woo and Chae Won Bin stepped out as presenters for the Best New Actor in Broadcast award. With 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty' star Lee Chae Min declared as the first winner of the night, numerous other announcements followed, giving way to a rollercoaster of emotions and reactions at the live ceremony.
The night’s highest honours went to Yoo Hae Jin, who received the Film Grand Prize (Daesang) for 'The King’s Warden,' and Ryu Seung Ryong, who was awarded the Broadcast Grand Prize (Daesang) for 'The Dream Life of Mr. Kim,' marking two of the most defining and celebrated moments of the '62nd Baeksang Arts Awards.'
Best New Actor in Broadcast: Lee Chae Min for 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty'
Best New Actress in Broadcast: Bang Hyo Rin for 'Aema'
Baeksang Young Theatre: Theatre Company Tank of Fire for 'Tank of Fire'
Best New Actor: Park Ji Hoon for 'The King’s Warden'
Best New Actress: Seo Su Bin for 'The World of Love'
Best New Director: Park Joon Ho for '3670'
Technical Achievement: Lee Min Hwi for 'Pavane' (Music)
Technical Achievement: Kang Seung Won for 'The Seasons' (Music)
Best Screenplay: Byun Sung Hyun and Lee Jin Seong for 'Good News'
Best Screenplay: Song Hye Jin for 'You and Everything Else'
Baeksang Arts Awards – Naver Popularity Award: Park Ji Hoon & YoonA
Best Performer: Kim Sin Rock for 'Prima Facie'
Creative Achievement: Seo Byung Goo for 'Evita' choreography
Best Performer in Musical: Kim Jun Su for 'Beetlejuice'
Best Supporting Actress: Shin Se Kyung for 'Humint'
Best Supporting Actor: Lee Sung Min for 'No Other Choice'
Best Supporting Actor: Yoo Seung Mok for 'The Dream Life of Mr. Kim'
Best Supporting Actress: Im Soo Jung for 'Low Life'
Best Male Entertainer: Kian84
Best Female Entertainer: Lee Soo Ji
Best Education Program: 'Our Shining Days'
Best Variety Show: 'The Wonder Coach'
Best Director: Yoon Ga Eun for 'The World of Love'
Best Director: Park Shin Woo for 'Our Unwritten Seoul'
Gucci Impact Award: 'The King’s Warden'
Best Musical: 'ARANG'
Best Theatre: 'Jellyfish'
Best Movie: 'No Other Choice'
Best Drama: 'You and Everything Else'
Best Actor: Hyun Bin for 'Made in Korea'
Best Actress: Park Bo Young for 'Our Unwritten Seoul'
Best Actor: Park Jeong Min for 'The Ugly'
Best Actress: Moon Ga Young for 'Once We Were Us'
Film Grand Prize (Daesang): Yoo Hae Jin – 'The King’s Warden'
Broadcast Grand Prize (Daesang): Ryu Seung Ryong – 'The Dream Life of Mr. Kim'
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