On April 15, 2026 (KST), the prestigious Baeksang Arts Awards officially unveiled its nominees for the 62nd ceremony, setting up one of the most competitive award seasons in recent years.

Recognized as one of Korea’s highest honors in entertainment, the Baeksang Arts Awards celebrates excellence across television, film, and theater. This year’s nominations reflect a strong mix of critically acclaimed dramas, global hits, and standout performances that have shaped the past year in Korean entertainment.

In the television category, major titles like Queen of Tears, Lovely Runner, and Moving emerged as top contenders, dominating multiple categories and reinforcing their cultural impact both locally and internationally.

Television (Drama) Nominees

Best Drama

• Lovely Runner
• The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call
• Queen of Tears
• A Killer’s Shopping List
• Moving

Best Actor

• Kim Soo Hyun (Queen of Tears)
• Byeon Woo Seok (Lovely Runner)
• Ryu Seung Ryong (Moving)
• Joo Ji Hoon (The Trauma Code)
• Park Sung Hoon (The Kidnapping Day)

Best Actress

• Kim Ji Won (Queen of Tears)
• Kim Hye Yoon (Lovely Runner)
• Han Hyo Joo (Moving)
• Park Eun Bin (Castaway Diva)
• Go Min Si (The Frog)

Best Supporting Actor

• Ahn Jae Hong (Mask Girl)
• Kim Sung Kyun (Moving)
• Lee Hee Joon (A Killer’s Shopping List)
• Park Sung Woong (Bloodhounds)
• Jo Woo Jin (The Trauma Code)

Best Supporting Actress

• Yeom Hye Ran (Mask Girl)
• Kim Shin Rok (Hellbound 2)
• Jung Eun Chae (Anna)
• Lee Jung Eun (Our Blues)
• Bae Suzy (Doona!)

Beyond drama, the variety category also features some of Korea’s most beloved and globally recognized shows.

Television (Variety) Nominees

Best Variety Show

• Running Man
• You Quiz on the Block
• Single’s Inferno 3
• Street Woman Fighter 2
• The Devil’s Plan

On the film side, the competition is just as intense, with major box office successes and critically acclaimed films going head-to-head.

🎬 Film Nominees

Best Film

• 12.12: The Day
• Exhuma
• Concrete Utopia
• Smugglers
• The Roundup: No Way Out

Best Actor (Film)

• Hwang Jung Min (12.12: The Day)
• Lee Byung Hun (Concrete Utopia)
• Ma Dong Seok (The Roundup)
• Choi Min Sik (Exhuma)
• Kim Yoon Seok (Noryang)

Best Actress (Film)

• Kim Go Eun (Exhuma)
• Kim Hye Soo (Smugglers)
• Jeon Do Yeon (Revolver)
• Bae Doona (Next Sohee)
• Ra Mi Ran (Citizen of a Kind)

Following the announcement, fans immediately took to social media to debate nominations, celebrate their favorites, and predict winners. With multiple strong contenders across categories, this year’s ceremony is expected to be highly unpredictable.

As anticipation builds, the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards is shaping up to be a defining moment for the industry, celebrating not just popularity, but the performances and productions that truly left a mark over the past year.