Blue Dragon Film Awards Announces November 25 Date for Its 47th Ceremony

The 47th Blue Dragon Film Awards will take place on November 25, 2026, at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, organisers announced on October 12. The ceremony is one of South Korea’s best-known film awards events and will once again recognise achievements in Korean cinema.

First launched in 1963, the Blue Dragon Film Awards has become a prominent fixture on Korea’s film calendar. It is widely regarded as one of the country’s major film honours, alongside other established awards that recognise acting, directing, screenwriting and technical achievements. Its long history makes the annual ceremony an important point of attention for filmmakers and audiences alike.

The announcement establishes the date and venue, but it does not yet provide the complete list of nominees, presenters or performers. Those details are expected to become clearer as the ceremony approaches and organisers begin revealing the programme.

One notable part of the awards is the Chung Jung One Short Film Award, which supports emerging filmmakers. Submissions for this year’s award open on October 12 and will be accepted online through midnight on October 18. Eligible entries include short narrative films with a runtime of 40 minutes or less, completed on or after October 13, 2025. Both South Korean citizens and foreign nationals residing in South Korea, including international students, are eligible to submit.

The short-film award adds an industry-development dimension to a ceremony that is otherwise closely associated with established stars and major theatrical releases. By creating a route for emerging filmmakers to gain recognition, the awards can help bring new creative voices into the broader Korean film conversation.

For fans, the ceremony is also an opportunity to follow the year’s strongest performances and productions. Awards events often generate renewed attention for films that have already performed well at the box office, while also introducing audiences to smaller projects that might otherwise receive less visibility.

The November date gives the industry several weeks to build anticipation around nominations and the final programme. With Korean cinema continuing to attract both domestic and international audiences, the awards will offer another snapshot of the films and performers shaping the year.

The ceremony is scheduled for November 25 at KBS Hall in Yeouido. The short-film award submission window closes on October 18, while further information about nominees and the main event is expected to follow.