What's up, chingus?! The Baeksang Arts Awards just announced the nominees for their 60th year! We're surely *stoked* to know the list of nominees, but first let's do a quick refresh on why Baeksang will forever be a big deal to the South Korean entertainment industry, and to Hallyu fans.
What is the Baeksang Arts Awards?
If Hollywood has the Oscars, South Korea has the Baeksang Arts Awards. The annual event is hosted by the TV network JTBC and the newspaper Ilgan Sports. It was initiated by Hankook Ilbo founder Chang Key Young, whose pen name is Baeksang.
The annual event celebrates and recognizes the cream of the crop in every category there is in the entertainment industry. These categories range from Korean dramas, Korean movies, Korean variety shows, Korean performances, and even Korean plays.
According to The Korea Times, selecting the winners for the Baeksang Arts Awards requires a "rigorous process." The nominees and nominated shows are presented to a diverse group of critics to allow for a broader viewpoint.
This year's Baeksang Awards will be hosted by Park Bo Gum, Bae Suzy, and Shin Dong Hyup. The three are reprising their role as longtime hosts of the prestigious event.
Who are the nominees for the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards?
This year's Baeksang Arts Awards nominees are up for a very tight race. So many dramas, actors, and shows have left quite an impression on viewers and critics during the past year. So, we're telling you guys, it's gonna be a tough competition!
Best Actor for Drama - 60th Baeksang Arts Awards Nominees
Nominees include Kim Soo Hyun (Queen of Tears), Nam Goong Min (My Dearest), Ryu Seung Ryong (Moving), Yoo Yeon Seok (A Bloody Lucky Day), and Im Siwan (Boyhood).
Best Actress for Drama - 60th Baeksang Arts Awards Nominees
Nominees also offers an impressive roster of women who have shown their astounding acting chops in their respective Korean dramas. Actresses Ra Mi Ran (The Good Bad Mother), Ahn Eun Jin (My Dearest), Uhm Jung Hwa, (Doctor Cha), Honey Lee (Knight Flower), and Lim Ji Yeon (Lies Hidden In My Garden) are all vying for the top prize.
Here's the complete list of the nominees for Baeksang Arts Awards 2024:
Best Actor For Drama
- Kim Soo Hyun (Queen of Tears)
- Nam Goong Min (My Dearest)
- Ryu Seung Ryong (Moving)
- Yoo Yeon Seok (A Bloody Lucky Day)
- Im Siwan (Boyhood)
Best Actress For Drama
- Ra Mi Ran (The Good Bad Mother)
- Ahn Eun Jin (My Dearest)
- Uhm Jung Hwa (Doctor Cha)
- Honey Lee (Knight Flower)
- Lim Ji Yeon (Lies Hidden In My Garden)
Best Drama
- The Good Bad Mother
- Moving
- Revenant
- My Dearest
- Daily Dose of Sunshine
Best Variety Show
- I Am Solo
- The Community
- A Clean Sweep
- Adventure by Accident 2
- Pinggyego
Best Educational Show
- Whales and I
- Population Planning – Ultra-Low Birth Rates
- Japanese Person Ozawa
- There Is No Sustainable Earth
- 1980, Lochon and Chauvel
Best Director for Drama
- Park In Je (Moving)
- Lee Myung Woo (Boyhood)
- Lee Chang Hee (A Killer Paradox)
- Jung Ji Hyun (Lies Hidden In My Garden)
- Han Dong Wook (The Worst of Evil)
Best Screenplay for Drama
- Kang Full (Moving)
- Kim Eun Hee (Revenant)
- Bae Se Young (The Good Bad Mother)
- Lee Nam Gyu, Oh Bo Hyun, Kim Da Hee (Daily Dose of Sunshine)
- Jeon Go Woon, Im Dae Hyung (LTNS)
Best Technical Direction for Drama
- Kim Dong Shik, Im Wan Ho (Whales and I)
- Yang Hong Sam, Park Ji Won (Revenant)
- Lee Seok Geun (Korea-Khitan War)
- Lee Sung Kyu (Moving)
- Ha Ji Hee (The Matchmakers)
Best Supporting Actor for Drama
- Ryu Kyung Soo (The Bequeathed)
- Ahn Jae Hong (Mask Girl)
- Lee Yi Kyung (Marry My Husband)
- Lee Hee Joon (A Killer Paradox)
- Ji Seung Hyun (Korea-Khitan War)
Best Supporting Actress for Drama
- Kang Mal Geum (The Good Bad Mother)
- Shin Dong Mi (Welcome to Samdalri)
- Yeom Hye Ran (Mask Girl)
- Lee Jung Eun (A Bloody Lucky Day)
- Joo Min Kyung (Behind Your Touch)
Best New Actor for Drama
- Kim Yo Han (A Killer Paradox)
- Lee Si Woo (Boyhood)
- Lee Shin Ki (The Worst of Evil)
- Lee Jung Ha (Moving)
- Lee Jong Won (Knight Flower)
Best New Actress for Drama
- Go Yoon Jung (Moving)
- BIBI (The Worst of Evil)
- Yoo Na (The Kidnapping Day)
- Lee Yi Dam (Daily Dose of Sunshine)
- Lee Han Byul (Mask Girl)
Best Male Entertainer
- Kian84
- Na Young Suk
- Yoo Jae Suk
- Calm Down Man
- Tak Jae Hoon
Best Female Entertainer
- Kim Sook
- An Yu Jin
- Lee Soo Ji
- Jang Do Yeon
- Hong Jin Kyung
Best Film
- Cobweb
- Noryang: Deadly Sea
- 12.12: The Day
- Concrete Utopia
- Exhuma
Best Director for Film
- Kim Sung Soo (12.12: The Day)
- Kim Han Min (Noryang: Deadly Sea)
- Ryu Seung Wan (Smugglers)
- Uhm Tae Hwa (Concrete Utopia)
- Jang Jae Hyun (Exhuma)
Best New Director for Film
- Kim Chang Hoon (Hopeless)
- Park Young Joo (Citizen of a Kind)
- Yoo Jae Sun (Sleep)
- Lee Jung Hong (A Wild Roomer)
- Cho Hyun Chul (The Dream Songs)
Best Actor for Film
- Kim Yoon Seok (Noryang: Deadly Sea)
- Lee Byung Hyun (Concrete Utopia)
- Jung Woo Sung (12.12: The Day)
- Choi Min Shik (Exhuma)
- Hwang Jung Min (12.12: The Day)
Best Actress for Film
- Kim Go Eun (Exhuma)
- Ra Mi Ran (Citizen of a Kind)
- Yum Jung Ah (Smugglers)
- Honey Lee (Killing Romance)
- Jung Yu Mi (Sleep)
Best Supporting Actor for Film
- Kim Jong Soo (Smugglers)
- Park Geun Hyung (Picnic)
- Park Jung Min (Smugglers)
- Song Joong Ki (Hopeless)
- Yoo Hae Jin (Exhuma)
Best Supporting Actress for Film
- Kim Sun Young (Concrete Utopia)
- Yum Jung Ah (Alienoid 2)
- Yeom Hye Ran (Citizen of a Kind)
- Lee Sang Hee (My Name is Loh Kiwan)
- Krystal (Cobweb)
Best New Actor for Film
- Kim Seon Ho (The Childe)
- Kim Young Sung (Big Sleep)
- Lee Do Hyun (Exhuma)
- Joo Jong Hyuk (Iron Mask)
- Hong Sa Bin (Hopeless)
Best New Actress for Film
- Go Min Si (Smugglers)
- BIBI (Hopeless)
- Moon Seung Ah (The Hill of Secrets)
- Oh Woo Ri (Hail to Hell)
- Lim Sun Woo (Ms. Apocalypse)
Best Scenario for Film
- Park Jung Ye (Killing Romance)
- Yoo Jae Sun (Sleep)
- Lee Ji Eun (The Hill of Secrets)
- Jang Jae Hyun (Exhuma)
- Hong In Pyo, Hong Won Chan, Lee Young Jong, Kim Sung Soo (12.12: The Day)
Best Technical Direction for Film
- Kim Byung In (Exhuma)
- Lee Mo Gae (12.12: The Day)
- Jung Yi Jin (Cobweb)
- Jin Jong Hyun (The Moon)
- Hwang Ho Kyun (12.12: The Day)
When and where will the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards be held?
The 60th Baeksang Arts Awards will commence on May 7, 2024, at 5 PM KST at the COEX in Seoul, South Korea. It will also be broadcast live via JTBC. You may also access the live stream through the PRIZM website. The red carpet event starts at 3:15 PM KST. It will be proceeded by the main ceremony.
