The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards wrapped up on May 8 at COEX Hall D in Seoul. The prestigious award ceremony honored the best in South Korean television, film, and theater. A musical category was included for the first time this year to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Korean musical theater.
Veteran actors like Lee Byung Hun and Ryu Seung Ryong walked alongside younger stars. Attendees included Ahn Hyo Seop, Kim Go Eun, and Lee Junho, while K-pop idols-turned-actors like Lim Yoona and Park Ji Hoon. Actress Shin Hyun Bin stumbled on the red carpet after stepping on her long purple dress.
The ceremony also saw several popular duos reunite to present awards together. Ji Chang Wook and Park Eun Bin appeared on stage ahead of their upcoming projects. Kim So Hyun reunited with her My Lovely Liar co-star Hwang Min Hyun. Song Kang chose the Baeksang stage as his first major official public event since completing his military service.
Baeksang Arts Award 2026 Winners
Here’s a complete look at who took home the big prizes at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Award
The Night’s Top Honors (Grand Prize)
The Grand Prize winners are chosen from the entire field, and this year, two veteran actors received the award:
- Television Grand Prize: Ryu Seung Ryong for his performance in The Dream Life of Mr. Kim
- Film Grand Prize: Yoo Hae Jin for his role in The King’s Warden
Television Category Winners
Here’s how the television awards played out across acting, directing, and variety shows:
Best Drama
Best Actor
- Hyun Bin (Made in Korea)
Best Actress
- Park Bo Young (Our Unwritten Seoul)
Best Director
- Park Shin Woo (Our Unwritten Seoul)
Best Screenplay
- You and Everything Else
Best Supporting Actor
- Yoo Seung Mok (The Dream Life of Mr. Kim)
Best Supporting Actress
- Lim Soo Jung (Low Life)
Best New Actor
- Lee Chae Min (Bon Appétit, Your Majesty)
Best New Actress
- Bang Hyo Rin (Aema)
Best Male Entertainer
- Kian84
Best Female Entertainer
- Lee Soo Ji
Best Variety Show
- The Wonder Coach
Best Educational Show
- Our Shining Days
Technical Achievement
- Kang Seung Won, for music in The Seasons
Film Category Winners
The competition was tight, with films like No Other Choice and The King’s Warden emerging as big winners of the night.
Best Film
- No Other Choice
Best Actor
- Park Jeong Min (The Ugly)
Best Actress
- Mun Ka Young (Once We Were Us)
Best Director
- Yoon Ga Eun (The World of Love)
Best New Director
- Park Joon Ho (3670)
Best Screenplay
- Byun Sung Hyun & Lee Jin Seong (Good News)
Best Supporting Actor
- Lee Sung Min (No Other Choice)
Best Supporting Actress
- Shin Se Kyung (Humint)
Best New Actor
- Park Ji Hoon (The King’s Warden)
Best New Actress
- Seo Su Bin (The World of Love)
Technical Achievement
- Lee Min Hwi, for music in Pavane
Gucci Impact Award
- The King’s Warden
Theater & Musical Winners
This year included special recognition for live stage performances. The Best Performer in a Musical award went to Kim Junsu for his role in Beetlejuice, while Kim Shin Rok won Best Acting in a theater for Prima Facie.
Congratulations to the 62nd Baeksang Arts Award winners!