On April 7, 2025, the prestigious 61st Baeksang Arts Awards unveiled the complete list of nominees, a much-anticipated event for fans and industry professionals alike. The announcement was made via the official website and social media platforms of the award committee.
This year’s nominees were selected based on a thorough evaluation of works produced between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. The Baeksang Arts Awards celebrate remarkable achievements in acting, directing, and writing across various media, including television, film, theater, and digital platforms. The awards ceremony will occur on May 2025 at 8 PM KST in the COEX D Hall, located in Gangnam, Seoul.
The event will be broadcasted live across multiple channels: JTBC, JTBC2, and JTBC4. Notably, luxury fashion brand Gucci continues its partnership with the Baeksang committee for the third consecutive year, enhancing the event’s glitz and glamour.
Overview of the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards Nominations
The nominations span across three major categories: Broadcast, Film, and Theater.
Broadcast Category Highlights
In a notable change, the Baeksang Arts Awards have redefined their judging criteria this year. The new “Broadcast Category”now encompasses not only traditional broadcasters but also cable networks, OTT services, and web platforms. This shift reflects the evolving media landscape.
Best Actor Nominations
- Ju Ji-hoon – The Trauma Code
- Byeon Woo-seok – Lovely Runner
- Han Suk-kyu – Doubt
- Park Bo-gum – When Life Gives You Tangerines
- Lee Jun-hyuk – Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard
Best Actress Nominations
- Kim Tae-ri – Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born
- Jang Na-ra – Good Partner
- IU – When Life Gives You Tangerines
- Kim Hye-yoon – Lovely Runner
- Go Min-si – The Frog
Best Drama Nominations
- Netflix’s When Life Gives You Tangerines
- MBC’s Doubt
- tvN’s Lovely Runner
- Netflix’s The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call
- JTBC’s The Tale of Lady Ok
Best Variety Program Nominations
- Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars
- Choo Sung-hoon’s Ajossi’s Later Life
- tvN’s Iron Girls
- DdeunDdeun’s Punghyanggo
- Mnet’s Stage Fighter
Best Director Nominations
- Song Yeon-hwa – Doubt (MBC)
- Kim Hee-won – Light Shop (Disney+)
- Lee Do-yoon – The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (Netflix)
- Jung Ji-in – Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (tvN)
- Kim Won-seok – When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix)
Best Screenplay Nominations (TV)
- Choi Yoo-na – Good Partner (SBS)
- Park Ji-sook – The Tale of Lady Ok (JTBC)
- Kim Jung-min – Family Matters (Coupang Play)
- Lim Sang-choon – When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix)
- Lee Si-eun – Lovely Runner (tvN)
Best Supporting Actor Nominations (TV)
- Roh Jae-won – Squid Game Season 2 (Netflix)
- Choi Dae-hoon – When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix)
- Kim Joon-han – Good Partner (SBS)
- Hyun Bong-sik – Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard (TVING)
- Yoon Kyung-ho – The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (Netflix)
Best Supporting Actress Nominations (TV)
- Kim Jae-hwa – The Tale of Lady Ok (JTBC)
- Yeom Hye-ran – When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix)
- Oh Kyung-hwa – Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (tvN)
- Kim Kuk-hee – Family Matters (Coupang Play)
- Jung Eun-chae – Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born (tvN)
Best New Actor Nominations (TV)
- Choo Young-woo – The Tale of Lady Ok (JTBC)
- Cha Woo-min – Study Group (TVING)
- Kim Jung-jin – Doubt (MBC)
- Heo Nam-joon – Your Honor (Genie TV)
- Song Geon-hee – Lovely Runner (tvN)
Best New Actress Nominations (TV)
- Chae Won-bin – Doubt (MBC)
- Jo Yoon-soo – The Tyrant (Disney+)
- Kim Tae-yeon – When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix)
- Ha Young – The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (Netflix)
- Roh Jeong-eui – The Witch (Channel A)
Film Category at the Baeksang Arts Awards
Best Actor Nominations (Film)
- Lee Hee-joon – Handsome Guys
- Yoon Joo-sang – The Land of Morning Calm
- Hyun Bin – Harbin
- Jo Jung-suk – Pilot
- Lee Byung-hun – The Match
Best Actress Nominations (Film)
- Song Hye-kyo – Dark Nuns
- Kim Geum-soon – Jeong Sun
- Jeon Do-yeon – Revolver
- Cho Yeo-jeong – Hidden Face
- Kim Go-eun – Love in the Big City
Best Director Nominations (Film)
- Woo Min-ho – Harbin
- Lee Jong-pil – Escape
- Oh Seung-wook – Revolver
- Lee Eon-hee – Love in the Big City
- Park Yi-woong – The Land of Morning Calm
Best Screenplay Nominations (Film)
- Oh Jung-min – House of the Seasons
- Oh Seung-wook & Joo Byeol – Revolver
- Park Yi-woong – The Land of Morning Calm
- Kim Hyung-joo & Yoon Jong-bin – The Match
- Shin Chul & Park Chan-wook – Uprising
Best Supporting Actor Nominations (Film)
- Jo Woo-jin – Harbin
- Park Jung-min – Uprising
- Jung Hae-in – I, the Executioner
- Koo Kyo-hwan – Escape
- Yoo Jae-myung – Land of Happiness
Best Supporting Actress Nominations (Film)
- Jeon Yeo-bin – Dark Nuns
- Lim Ji-yeon – Revolver
- Gong Seung-yeon – Handsome Guys
- Han Sun-hwa – Pilot
- Soo-hyun – A Normal Family
Best New Actor Nominations (Film)
- Noh Sang-hyun – Love in the Big City
- Jang Sung-beom – Work to Do
- Moon Woo-jin – Dark Nuns
- Jung Sung-il – Uprising
- Kang Seung-ho – House of the Seasons
Best New Actress Nominations (Film)
- Lee Hye-ri – Victory
- Park Ji-hyun – Hidden Face
- Ha Seo-yoon – Streaming
- Roh Yoon-seo – Hear Me: Our Summer
- Lee Myung-ha – Mimang
Theater Category at the Baeksang Arts Awards
The Theater Category, established in 2019, has become a staple of the Baeksang Arts Awards, with nominations focusing solely on performance artistry instead of specific roles or productions.
Baeksang Theater Award Nominations (Best Theatrical Performance)
- Gumi-sik
- Jews of Malta
- The Eldest Daughters
- Jincheon Temple Recommended by Jincheon
- Tungso-sori
Best Acting in Theater Nominations
- Kwak Ji-sook – Jews of Malta
- Lee Jin-kyung – Women on Earth
- Jeong Sae-byul – Tungso-sori
- Cho Young-kyu – Jincheon Temple Recommended by Jincheon
- Choi Hee-jin – All
Young Theater Award Nominations
- Theater Company Gongnori Club – Dried Pepper and Peach Scent Lipstick
- Theater Company Universal Theater – Romance of Extinction
- Theater Company Yuwon
- Director Lee Seung-won – The Seagull
- Director Lee Tae-rin – Korean Choi Young-woo, Born in 1923
The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards promises to be an exciting event that showcases the best talents in film, television, and theater from the previous year. Stay tuned as the ceremony approaches!