The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2025 celebrated a glittering night of cinema, honouring Korea’s finest films, actors, and technical achievements. Held on November 19 at KBS Hall in Yeouido, the event was hosted by Han Ji Min and Lee Je Hoon, and the red carpet brought together the biggest stars of Korean entertainment.
One of the night’s most memorable moments was real-life couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin winning Best Actor and Best Actress, making history as the first married couple to receive the Popular Star Award in the same year.
Hyun Bin expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying, “To my wife Yejin-ssi, who gives me great strength just with her existence, and our son, I want to say I love you so much.”
Dominating the Awards: No Other Choice
This year, No Other Choice emerged as the frontrunner, winning multiple honours for its storytelling, performances, and technical excellence.
- Best Film: No Other Choice
- Best Director: Park Chan Wook (No Other Choice)
- Best Supporting Actor: Lee Sung Min (No Other Choice)
- Best Music & Technical Award: No Other Choice
The film’s innovative narrative and cinematic techniques were widely praised by critics and audiences alike.
Meanwhile, Harbin also made waves, earning Best Actor for Hyun Bin and technical awards for cinematography and lighting by Hong Kyung-pyo and Park Jeong-woo.
Rising Stars and Popularity Awards
The ceremony also celebrated new talent and fan favourites:
- Best New Actor: Ahn Bo Hyun (Pretty Crazy)
- Best New Actress: Kim Do Yeon (Idiot Girls & School Ghost: School Anniversary)
- Best Supporting Actress: Park Ji Hyun (Hidden Face)
- Most Popular Film / Most Viewed Film: My Daughter is a Zombie
- Popularity Awards: GOT7’s Jinyoung, Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Girls’ Generation’s YoonA
Red Carpet Glamour & Musical Performances
The red carpet buzzed with fashion statements from top stars, while the evening featured spectacular performances. AKMU’s Lee Chan Hyuk opened the show with a soulful act, and Boy Next Door energized the audience with a high-voltage performance.
The awards were streamed live on KBS2, and the full telecast is available online for those who missed it.
