Unveiling Excellence: Meet the Stellar Nominees of the 60th Baeksang Arts Gala
Buzz-worthy nominees of the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards, celebrating the finest in Korean television and film. From stellar performances to groundbreaking storytelling, dive into the excitement of this prestigious event!
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The 60th edition of the Baeksang Arts Awards, a prestigious gala in the South Korean entertainment landscape, has recently unveiled its list of nominees. This annual event is akin to the Oscars in the United States, celebrating the most outstanding television shows and films of the past year. It’s a highly anticipated occasion that brings together the crème de la crème of the industry—from stellar actors to visionary creators—to acknowledge their contributions and achievements.
Let’s take a look at some of the contenders:
Television Category:
Best Drama:
“The Good Bad Mother” (JTBC)
“Moving” (Disney Plus)
“Revenant” (SBS)
“My Dearest” (MBC)
“Daily Dose of Sunshine” (Netflix)
Best Actor:
Kim Soo Hyun for “Queen of Tears” (tvN)
Namkoong Min in “My Dearest” (MBC)
Ryu Seung Ryong in “Moving” (Disney Plus)
Yoo Yeon Seok stars in the show “A Bloody Lucky Day” on TVING
Yim Si Wan in “Boyhood” (Coupang Play)
Best Actress:
Ra Mi Ran in “The Good Bad Mother” (JTBC)
Ahn Eun Jin in “My Dearest” (MBC)
Uhm Jung Hwa in “Doctor Cha” (JTBC)
Lee Hanee in “Knight Flower” (MBC)
Lim Ji Yeon in “Lies Hidden in My Garden” (Genie TV)
Best Supporting Actor:
Ryu Kyung Soo in “The Bequeathed” (Netflix)
Ahn Jae Hong in “Mask Girl” (Netflix)
Lee Yi Kyung in “Marry My Husband” (tvN)
You can catch Lee Hee Joon in the Netflix series “A Killer Paradox
Ji Seung Hyun in “Korea–Khitan War” (KBS)
Best Supporting Actress:
Kang Mal Geum in “The Good Bad Mother” (JTBC)
Shin Dong Mi stars in the JTBC show “Welcome to Samdalri.”
Yeom Hye Ran in “Mask Girl” (Netflix)
Lee Jung Eun in “A Bloody Lucky Day” (TVING)
Joo Mingyung in “Behind Your Touch” (JTBC)
Best New Actor:
Kim Yo Han is part of the cast for the Netflix series “A Killer Paradox.”
Lee Si Woo in “Boyhood” (Coupang Play)
Lee Shin Ki appears in the Disney Plus show “The Worst of Evil.”
Lee Jung-ha in “Moving” (Disney Plus)
Lee Jong Won in “Knight Flower” (MBC)
Best New Actress:
Go Min Si in “Smugglers”
Kim Hyung Seo in “Hopeless”
You’ll see Lee Shin Ki and Moon Seung Ah in “The Hill of Secrets.”
Oh Woo Ri in “Hail to Hell”
Im Seon Woo in “Ms. Apocalypse”
Best New Director:
Kim Chang Hoon for “Hopeless”
Park Young Ju for “Citizen of a Kind”
Jason Yu for “Sleep”
Lee Jeong Hong for “A Wild Roomer”
Cho Hyun Chul for “The Dream Songs”
Best Screenplay:
Park Jeong Ye for “Killing Romance”
Jason Yu for “Sleep”
Lee Ji Eun is starring in “The Hill of Secrets.”
Team of Hong In Pyo, Hong Won Chan, Lee Young Jong, Kim Sung Su for “12.12: The Day”
Jang Jae Hyun for “Exhuma”
Best Art:
Kim Byung In as Sound Director for “Exhuma”
Lee Mo Gae as Cinematographer for “12.12: The Day”
Jung Yi Jin as Art Director for “Cobweb”
Jin Jong Hyun for Visual Effects in “The Moon”
Hwang Hyo Kyun for Special Effects Makeup in “12.12: The Day”
GUCCI IMPACT AWARD:
“The Dream Songs”
“Greenhouse”
“The Hill of Secrets”
“Ms. Apocalypse”
“Citizen of a Kind”
This special GUCCI IMPACT AWARD is given to films that ignite significant societal conversations and foster cultural shifts, highlighting the influential role of Korean cinema in driving societal transformation.
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