Baeksang Awards 2025: Park Bo-gum, Byeon Woo-seok, Ju Ji-hoon, and More Face Off — Full Nominee List Revealed

The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards with Gucci has unveiled its full list of nominees across television, film, and theater — and the competition is more star-studded and intense than ever.

On April 7, the Baeksang Arts Awards committee released this year’s nominations through its official website and social media platforms, highlighting a wide-ranging selection shaped by evolving trends in content consumption, from traditional TV to OTT and web platforms.

🌟 TV Division: Big Names, Bold Dramas, and Expanding Horizons

The TV category has officially been renamed the “Broadcast Division” to reflect the expanding scope. Five high-profile dramas are nominated for Best Drama:

“Lovely Runner” (tvN)

“The Tale of Lady Ok” (JTBC)

“Doubt (MBC)

“The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” (Netflix)

“When Life Gives You Tangerines” (Netflix)

Best Actor in a TV Drama includes:

Park Bo-gum (When Life Gives You Tangerines)

Byeon Woo-seok (Lovely Runner)

Lee Jun-hyuk (Love Scout)

Ju Ji-hoon (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call)

Han Suk-kyu (Doubt)

Best Actress nods go to:

Kim Tae-ri, IU, Kim Hye-yoon, Go Min-si, and Jang Na-ra

The Variety and Educational Program categories reflect the year’s most popular and thought-provoking content, including Stage Fighter, Iron Squad Girls, Culinary Class Wars, and more.

Jeong Ji-in (Jeong Nyeon: A Star is Born), Kim Hee-won (The Light Shop), and Kim Won-seok (When Life Gives You Tangerines) are among the nominees for Best Director in TV, while renowned writers like Lim Sang-choon and Park Ji-sook lead the Best Screenplay nominations.

Newcomer Actor & Actress awards in TV feature rising stars like Kim Jeong-jin, Cha Woo-min, Kim Tae-yeon, and Chae Won-bin, showcasing the next wave of K-drama talent.

🎬 Film Division: Fierce Battles Between Industry Veterans and Rising Visionaries

Despite a challenging year at the box office, the Film Division presents a compelling lineup. Nominated for Best Film are:

Love in a Big City

Revolver

The Eldest Son

War Chronicle

Harbin

Best Actor in Film includes:

Yoon Joo-sang, Lee Byung-hun, Jo Jung-suk, Hyun Bin, Lee Hee-joon

Best Actress nominees are:

Kim Go-eun, Jeon Do-yeon, Song Hye-kyo, Cho Yeo-jeong, Kim Geum-soon

Supporting Role categories are stacked with heavyweights like Koo Kyo-hwan, Jung Hae-in, Jo Woo-jin, Im Ji-yeon, and Jeon Yeo-bin.

Newcomer awards will shine a light on breakout talents like Kang Seung-ho, Noh Sang-hyun, Moon Woo-jin, Noh Yoon-seo, Park Ji-hyun, and Lee Hye-ri.

Best Director, Screenplay, and Artistic Awards will honor innovative approaches in filmmaking — including VFX for Hellbound 2 and the acclaimed score of War Chronicle.

🎭 Theater Division and GUCCI Impact Award

The Theater Division, now firmly established as a Baeksang staple, features five plays in the running for the Grand Prize, including:

The Jew of Malta

The Daughters

Tongso Sound

And more

The Gucci Impact Award, now in its third year, honors socially resonant works. Nominees include: To Her, The Love Story of a City, The Revived Voices, Morning Sea Seagull, Jeongsun.

🏆 Event Details

The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards with Gucci will be held on May 5 at COEX D Hall in Gangnam, Seoul, and will be broadcast live on JTBC, JTBC2, and JTBC4. The eligibility period was from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, covering all major platforms including OTT and web content.

With fierce competition across every category and new talents rising alongside industry giants, this year’s Baeksang is set to be one of the most unpredictable and exciting yet.