The eagerly awaited 60th Baeksang Arts Awards 2024 promises to be an extravagant affair, boasting an exceptionally impressive lineup this year. Revered for its prestige and recognition within South Korea, these awards serve as a pinnacle of achievement in the realms of film, television, and theatre. The stringent selection process ensures that only the crème de la crème of the industry grace their esteemed stage. Scheduled to take place at the illustrious COEX in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday, May 7, the anticipation is palpable among enthusiasts and industry insiders alike. The nominees, whose names were unveiled on April 8, 2024, represent a stellar array of talent and creativity.
The Baeksang Arts Awards serves as a tribute to the most outstanding contributions in broadcast, cable, and streaming television content, as well as domestic films and theatrical productions. Eligibility for this year’s awards encompasses productions released between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024, ensuring that the finest works from the past year are duly recognized and celebrated.
The upcoming 제60회 백상예술대상, also referred to as the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards, promises an illustrious event with distinguished hosts including Shin Dong-yup, Bae Suzy, and Park Bo-gum. This prestigious occasion will be graced by the presence of 60 professional evaluators, industry judges, and seasoned experts well-versed in the realms of film, television, and theatre. Their collective expertise will be instrumental in meticulously selecting the most outstanding projects released over the past year, ensuring that only the pinnacle of artistic excellence is celebrated on this grand stage.
60th Baeksang Arts Awards Presenter Lineup
The presenter unveiled an electrifying lineup for the forthcoming awards gala, promising an evening filled with anticipation and star-studded glamour. Renowned luminaries like Park Eun-bin (famed for her role in Extraordinary Attorney Woo) and acclaimed director Park Chan-wook (known for his masterpiece Decision to Leave) will graciously bestow honours upon the deserving winners.
Adding to the excitement, the stage will be graced by a constellation of sought-after talents, including Lee Sung-min, Song Hye-kyo, Ryu Jun-yeol, Tang Wei, Jo Woo-jin, Lim Ji-yeon, Byun Yo-han, Park Se-wan, Kim Jong-kook, and Lee Eun-ji, who will captivate the audience as they present awards in pairs. The evening promises to be a gathering of industry luminaries, with A-listers such as Kim Moo-yeol, Park Ji-hwan, Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee, Lee Jun-ho, Shin Ha-kyun, and Lee Min-jung gracing the occasion.
When and Where to Watch the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards 2024
The 60th edition of the prestigious Baeksang Arts Awards will be aired live on South Korean networks JTBC, JTBC2, and JTBC4. While last year’s event was also streamed live on TikTok, there hasn’t been any official announcement regarding its streaming for the 2024 show. Though the international streaming platform is still to be disclosed, viewers can mark their calendars to catch the awards on April 28, 2023, starting from 5:00 PM KST or 1:30 PM IST.
60th Baeksang Arts Awards 2024 Nominees
TV/Drama
Best Drama
“The Good Bad Mother”
“Moving”
“Revenant”
“My Dearest”
“Daily Dose of Sunshine”
Best Actor
Kim Soo-hyun for Queen of Tears
Namgoong-min for My Dearest
Ryu Seung-ryong for Moving
Yoo Yeon Seok for A Bloody Lucky Day
Im Siwan for Boyhood
Best Actress
Ra Mi-ran for The Good Bad Mother
Ahn Eun-jin for My Dearest
Uhm Jung-hwa for Doctor Cha
Honey Lee for Knight Flower
Lim Ji Yeon for Lies Hidden in My Garden
Best Supporting Actor
Ryu Kyung-soo for The Bequeathed
Ahn Jae-hong for Mask Girl
Lee Yi-kyung for Marry My Husband
Lee Hee-joon for A Killer Paradox
Ji Seung Hyun for Korea-Khitan War
Best Supporting Actress
Kang Mal-geum for The Good Bad Mother
Shin Dong-mi for Welcome to Samdalri
Yeom Hye-ran for Mask Girl
Lee Jung Eun for A Bloody Lucky Day
Joo Min Kyung for Behind Your Touch
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 Rate”
“Japanese Person Ozawa”
“There Is No Sustainable Earth”
“1980, Lochon and Chauvel”
Best Director
Park In-je for Moving
Lee Myung-woo for Boyhood
Lee Chang-hee for A Killer Paradox
Jung Ji-hyun for Lies Hidden in My Garden
Han Dong-wook for The Worst of Evil
Best Screenplay
Kang Full for Moving
Kim Eun-hee for Revenant
Bae Se-young for The Good Bad Mother
Lee Nam-gyu, Oh Bo-hyun, Kim Da-hee for Daily Dose of Sunshine
Jeon Go-woon, Im Dae-hyung for LTNS
Best Technical Direction
Kim Dong-shik, Im Wan-ho for Whales and I – camera
Yang Hong-sam, Park Ji-won for Revenant – art
Lee Seok-geun for Korea-Khitan War – costume
Lee Sung-kyu for Moving – VFX
Ha Ji-hee for The Matchmakers – art
Best New Actor
Kim Yo-han for A Killer Paradox
Lee Si-woo for Boyhood
Lee Shin-ki for The Worst of Evil
Lee Jung-ha for Moving
Lee Jong-won for Knight Flower
Best New Actress
Go Yoon-jung for Moving
BIBI for The Worst of Evil
Yoo Na for The Kidnapping Day
Lee Yi Dam for Daily Dose of Sunshine
Lee Han Byul for 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
Film
Best Film
“Cobweb”
“Noryang: Deadly Sea”
“12.12: The Day”
“Concrete Utopia”
“Exhuma”
Best Director
Kim Sung-soo for 12.12: The Day
Kim Han-min for Noryang: Deadly Sea
Ryu Seung-wan for Smugglers
Uhm Tae-hwa for Concrete Utopia
Jang Jae-hyun for Exhuma
Best New Director
Kim Chang-hoon for Hopeless
Park Young-joo for Citizen of a Kind
Yoo Jae Sun for Sleep
Lee Jung Hong for A Wild Roomer
Cho Hyun Chul for The Dream Songs
Best Actor
Kim Yoon-seok for Noryang: Deadly Sea
Lee Byung-hun for Concrete Utopia
Jung Woo-sung for 12.12: The Day
Choi Min-shik for Exhuma
Hwang Jung-min for 12.12: The Day
Best Actress
Kim Go-eun for Exhuma
Ra Mi-ran for Citizen of a Kind
Yum Jung-ah for Smugglers
Honey Lee for Killing Romance
Jung Yu-mi for Sleep
Best Supporting Actor
Kim Jong-soo for Smugglers
Park Geun-hyung for Picnic
Park Jung-min for Smugglers
Song Joong-ki for Hopeless
Yoo Hae-jin for Exhuma
Best Supporting Actress
Kim Sun-young for Concrete Utopia
Yum Jung-ah for Alienoid 2
Yeom Hye-ran for Citizen of a Kind
Lee Sang-hee for My Name is Loh Kiwan
Krystal for Cobweb
Best New Actor
Kim Seon-ho for The Childe
Kim Young-sung for Big Sleep
Lee Do-hyun for Exhuma
Joo Jong-hyuk for Iron Mask
Hong Sa-bin for Hopeless
Best New Actress
Go Min-si for Smugglers
BIBI for Hopeless
Moon Seung-ah for The Hill of Secrets
Oh Woo-ri for Hail to Hell
Lim Sun Woo for Ms. Apocalypse
Best Scenario
Park Jung-ye for Killing Romance
Yoo Jae-sun for Sleep
Lee Ji-eun for The Hill of Secrets
Jang Jae-hyun for Exhuma
Hong In-pyo, Hong Won-chan, Lee Young-jong, Kim Sung-soo for 12.12: The Day
Best Technical Direction
Kim Byung-in for Exhuma – audio
Lee Mo-gae for 12.12: The Day – camera
Jung Yi-jin for Cobweb – art
Jin Jong Hyun for The Moon – VFX
Hwang Ho Kyun for 12.12: The Day – SFX makeup
Gucci Impact Award
“The Dream Songs”
“Greenhouse”
“The Hill of Secrets”
“Ms. Apocalypse”
“Citizen of a Kind”
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