Full list of 61st Baeksang Arts Awards winners that shook K-drama and film
The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards crowned the brightest in Korean film, television, and theater last May 5, 2025, and the winners’ list was nothing short of a blockbuster. The red carpet was sizzling, the applause thunderous, and the plot twists? Oh, even a makjang K-drama couldn’t compete!
The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards winners were held at COEX in Seoul and hosted by the ever-suave Park Bo Gum, the ageless Suzy, and the king of quips Shin Dong Yup. The Baeksangs brought together glam, drama, and a whole lot of “daebak!” moments. With fan-favorite wins and a few eyebrow-raising surprises, the night was unforgettable.
Let’s start with the biggest honors to celebrate. The Grand Prize in TV was served hot and fresh to Netflix’s “Culinary Class Wars.” Meanwhile, the film Grand Prize went to Hong Kyung Pyo, the visionary cinematographer behind “Harbin.” Oh yes, technical brilliance is finally getting its spotlight moment!
“Harbin” doubled down by winning Best Film, while the deliciously melancholic “When Life Gives You Tangerines” squeezed out win after win: Best Drama, Best Supporting Actor (Choi Dae Hoon), Best Supporting Actress (Yeom Hye Ran), and Best Screenplay (Im Sang Choon). Clearly, these tangerines were award-season gold in the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards winners.
61st Baeksang Arts Awards winners list
Now, before your inner K-fan screams, “Who are the winners?”—we’ve got you!
Here’s the full list of the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards winners for your viewing (and fangirling) pleasure:
🎬 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)
- Gucci Impact Award: The Land of Morning Calm
📺 TELEVISION / BROADCAST CATEGORY
- Grand Prize: Culinary Class Wars (Netflix)
- Best Drama: When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix)
- Best Actor: Ju Ji Hoon (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call)
- Best Actress: Kim Tae Ri (Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born)
- Best Variety Show: Punghyanggo (DdeunDdeun)
- Best Educational Show: Special-Hakjeon (SBS)
- 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)
- Prizm Popularity Award: Byeon Woo Seok & Kim Hye Yoon (Lovely Runner)
🎭 THEATER CATEGORY
- Best Theater: Tungso Sori (Seoul Metropolitan Theater)
- Best Young Theater: Dried Pepper and Peach Scent Lipstick (Gongnori Club)
- Best Performer: Kwak Ji Sook (The Jew of Malta)
Now that’s a wrap tighter than a sageuk hanbok! The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards winners gave us not just a list to stan, but a reminder of why K-entertainment rules the world stage. From heart-pounding films to soul-healing dramas, this year’s awards celebrated not just stardom, but storytelling.
As expected, the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards winners delivered a night full of glitz, gravitas, and gasp-worthy glamour. Whether you’re Team Film, Team K-Drama, or Team “I just came for Park Bo Gum,” this year’s awards were a celebration of talent that continues to make Hallyu history.
Congratulations to all the winners! And to the snubbed? There’s always next season, just like your favorite cliffhanger. And to the rest of us? Time to binge-watch these titles before next awards season swoops in. You never know what K-drama gem might just take center stage next year.
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