The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards, one of the biggest film awards in South Korea, is almost here. Many K-movies attracted millions of moviegoers; therefore, there is a lot to look forward to. The awards span 15 competitive categories to celebrate the best in Korean cinema from the past year.
Director Park Chan Wook’s film “No Other Choice” (starring Lee Byung Hun and Son Ye Jin) led the pack with an impressive 12 nominations. Following “No Other Choice,” Yeon Sang Ho’s mystery thriller “The Ugly” secured 10 nominations, and Woo Min Ho’s period drama “Harbin” earned 8 nominations.
Here is everything K-drama fans need to know about the 2025 Blue Dragon Film Awards.
46th Blue Dragon Film Awards Date & Venue
The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 19, 2025, at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. The 2025 Blue Dragon Film Awards will be hosted by popular actors Han Ji Min and Lee Je Hoon.
2025 Blue Dragon Film Awards Nominees
The list of the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards nominees was officially announced on October 20, 2025. This year’s competition is tough and features a mix of emotional dramas, creative thrillers, and unique stories.
Besides the most nominated films “No Other Choice,” “The Ugly,” and “Harbin,” other notable films such as “My Daughter Is a Zombie” and “Hi-Five” each received six nominations. Here are nominees for the main categories
Best Picture
- “No Other Choice”
- “The Ugly”
- “My Daughter Is a Zombie”
- “The Old Woman With The Knife”
- Harbin”
Best Director
- Min Kyu Dong – “The Old Woman With The Knife”
- Park Chan Wook – “No Other Choice”
- Yeon Sang Ho “The Ugly”
- Woo Min Ho “Harbin”
- Pil Gam Seong – “My Daughter Is a Zombie”
Best Actor
- Park Jeong Min – “The Ugly”
- Sul Kyung Gu – “A Normal Family”
- Lee Byung Hun – “No Other Choice”
- Jo Jung Suk – “My Daughter Is a Zombie”
- Hyun Bin – “Harbin”
Best Actress
- Son Ye Jin – “No Other Choice”
- Song Hye Kyo – “Dark Nuns”
- Lee Jae In – “Hi-Five”
- Lee Hye Young – “The Old Woman With The Knife”
- Lim Yoona “Pretty Crazy”
Best Supporting Actor
- Kwon Hae Hyo – “The Ugly”
- Kim Sung Cheol – “The Old Woman With The Knife”
- Park Jung Min – “Harbin”
- Yoon Kyung Ho – “My Daughter Is a Zombie”)
- Lee Sung Min – “No Other Choice”
Best Supporting Actress
- Park Ji Hyun – “Hidden Face”
- Shin Hyun Bin – “The Ugly”
- Yeom Hye Ran – “No Other Choice”
- Lee Jung Eun – “My Daughter Is a Zombie”
- Jeon Yeo Been – “Dark Nuns”
How to Vote
The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards are unique because both expert judges and fans have an equal say in choosing the winners. This system makes sure that both professional opinion and public sentiment are reflected in the final results.
The final round of online voting is currently open and will continue until November 18, 2025. Fans can cast their votes using the CelebChamp mobile app. Through the app, users can participate in most major categories and also help decide the winner of the Chungjungone Popular Star Award, which is entirely driven by fan votes.
How to Watch Blue Dragon Film Awards Live?
The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards will air live on KBS2 on November 19, 2025. For those outside Korea, the ceremony will also be available on online streaming platforms. This will allow global fans to watch the red carpet arrivals, award announcements, and performances in real time.
Mark your calendar for November 19, when the Blue Dragon Film Awards will be held.