The 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards (BSA) is South Korea’s leading event dedicated to recognizing excellence in OTT (over-the-top) streaming content.
Launched in 2022 by Sports Chosun, the BSA was created as an extension of the prestigious Blue Dragon Film Awards to highlight outstanding work in streaming dramas and variety shows. This year’s ceremony will once again spotlight top titles from platforms like Netflix, Disney+, TVING, and more.
During previous editions, Lee Jung Jae (Squid Game), Song Hye Kyo (The Glory), Im Siwan (Boyhood), and Park Bo Young (Daily Dose of Sunshine) have emerged as winners.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025, from the date and nominees to the presenters, livestream details, and more.
Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 Date and Venue
The Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 will kick off in Incheon on July 18, with the ceremony scheduled for 8:30 PM KST. The red carpet ceremony usually begins about an hour before the main show, so fans should tune in early to see all the glamorous looks. The venue for BSA 2025 is Paradise City, Incheon, a luxury resort that has hosted the awards since its launch.
MCs and Presenters
For 2025, popular hosts Jun Hyun Moo and Im Yoon-ah (YoonA) are set to reunite as the show’s main MCs once again. This marks their fourth consecutive year hosting the Blue Dragon Series Awards together.
Who will present at the Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 is always a hot topic. While the official presenter lineup hasn’t been fully revealed yet, fans can expect Korea’s top actors and rising stars to appear. In past years, stars like Song Hye Kyo, Park Seo Joon, Yoo Jae Suk, Bae Suzy, and Park Ji Hoon have handed out trophies.
How to Watch the Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 Livestream
How to watch the Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 live is one of the top searches this month. Viewers in South Korea can catch the entire ceremony live on KBS2 at 8:30 PM KST this Friday. For fans outside Korea, the show will also stream live through TVING, Prizm, and CHZZK.
Many international fans share livestream links on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and X. Even if aspiring viewers don’t have TVING or Prizm, they can usually find ways to watch highlights in real time.
Past red carpet clips, winner speeches, and performances are often uploaded afterward on KBS Kpop or KBS Entertain’s official YouTube channels, so fans who miss the live show can still catch all the best moments.
4th Blue Dragon Series Awards Nominees
Among this year’s contenders, When Life Gives You Tangerines stands out as the most-nominated series with six nods. The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call follows with five nominations, while Family Matters and Karma each picked up four nods this year.
Here is a complete list of Blue Dragon Series Awards nominees
Drama Categories
Best Drama
- Family Matters
- Way Back Love
- Karma
- The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call
- When Life Gives You Tangerines
Best Actor
- Park Bo Gum (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
- Park Hae Soo (Karma)
- Lee Byung Hun (Squid Game 2)
- Lee Jun Hyuk (Dongjae, The Good or the Bastard)
- Ju Ji Hoon (Trauma Code: Heroes on Call)
Best Actress
- Park Eun Bin (Hyper Knife)
- Seo Hyun Jin (The Trunk)
- IU (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
- Hyeri (Friendly Rivalry)
- Cha Joo Young (The Queen Who Crowns)
Best Supporting Actor
- Park Byung Eun (Hyper Knife)
- Yoon Kyung Ho (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call)
- Lee Kwang Soo (Karma)
- Lee Jun Young (Weak Hero Class 2)
- Choi Dae Hoon (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
Best Supporting Actress
- Gong Seung Yeon (Karma)
- Kim Guk Hee (Family Matters)
- Claudia Kim (Gyeongseong Creature 2)
- Yeom Hye Ran (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
- Jung Eun Chae (Your Honor)
Best New Actor
- Kang You Seok (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
- Lomon (Family Matters)
- Bae Hyun Sung (Gyeongseong Creature 2)
- Choo Young Woo (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call)
- Heo Nam Jun (Your Honor)
Best New Actress
- Kim Min Ha (Way Back Love)
- Lee Su Hyun (Family Matters)
- Lee Yi Dam (The Queen Who Crowns)
- Chung Su Bin (Friendly Rivalry)
- Ha Young (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call)
Variety & Entertainment
Best Variety Show
- Kian’s Bizarre B&B
- The Devil’s Plan: Death Room
- My Name is Gabriel
- Bloody Game 3
- Culinary Class Wars
Best Male Entertainer
- Kian84 (Kian’s Bizarre B&B)
- Kim Won Hoon (SNL Korea 6 and 7)
- Shin Dong Yup (SNL Korea 6 and 7)
- Jang Dong Min (Bloody Game 3)
- Choo Sung Hoon (Try? Choo-ry!)
Best Female Entertainer
- Gabi (My Name is Gabriel)
- Uhm Ji Yoon (Becoming a baseball nerd)
- Lee Soo Ji (SNL Korea 6 and 7)
- Hyeri (Agents of Mystery)
- Ji Ye Eun (Kian’s Bizarre B&B)
Best New Male Entertainer
- Moon Sang Hoon (The Blank Menu For You)
- Yoon Nam No (Culinary Class Wars)
- Lee Jin Hyuk (SNL Korea 6 and 7)
- Jung Geun Woo (Kim Seong Geun’s Winter Vacation)
- Jung Hyun Gyu (The Devil’s Plan: Death Room)
Best New Female Entertainer
- Mimi (Kian is CEO)
- Seo Hye Won (SNL Korea 6)
- Yoon So Hee (The Devil’s Plan: Death Room)
- Risabae (The Influencer)
- Tsuki (Zombieverse: New Blood)
Mark your calendars for July 18 and enjoy every moment of the Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025.