The 60th Baeksang Arts Awards, an eagerly anticipated annual event for Korean drama and film enthusiasts, is set to take place in May 2024. Recently, the organizing team unveiled the nominations spanning both the realms of film and drama on Monday, April 8th, 2024.
In the drama category nominations, fans were taken aback by the sole representation of Kim Soo Hyun from “Queen of Tears.” On the other hand, in the film category, “Exhuma” has garnered significant attention by securing multiple nominations. Below is the comprehensive rundown of nominees for the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards.
1. Eligibility Criteria:
Nominees for the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards are drawn from films, television series, and online streaming content released between April 1st, 2023, and March 31st, 2024. For television series, at least one-third of the storyline must have aired by March 31st, 2024.
- Best New Actor: Recognizing talents starring in no more than three productions, including those aired in the above period.
This year’s Baeksang nominations have spotlighted “Exhuma,” which boasts eight nominations. Additionally, attention is drawn to the Best Actress category, as several fan-favorite actresses, such as Kim Tae Ri and Kim Ji Won, are notably absent from the list.
2. Television Category Nominations:
In addition to drama projects, actors and actresses portraying iconic characters have also been nominated. Notably, Kim Soo Hyun stands out as the sole representative from the drama “Queen of Tears,” known for its high ratings.
The 60th Baeksang Arts Awards encompasses categories ranging from newcomer actors to supporting actors, with dramas like “A Killer Paradox,” “The Worst of Evil,” and “Moving” dominating these segments.
Below is the complete list of nominees:
Best Drama Category:
- The Good Bad Mother
- Moving
- Revenants
- My Dearest
- Daily Dose of Sunshine
Best Director Category:
- Park In Je (My Dearest)
- Lee Myung Woo (Boyhood)
- Lee Chang Hee (A Killer Paradox)
- Jung Ji Hyun (Lies Hidden in My Garden)
- Han Dong Wook (The Worst of Evil)
Best Screenplay Category:
- Kang Full (Moving)
- Kim Eun Hee (Revenant)
- Bae Se Young (The Good Bad Mother)
- Lee Nam Gyu, Oh Bo Hyun, and Kim Da Hee (Daily Dose of Sunshine)
- Jeon Go Woon and Lim Dae Hyung (Long Time No Sex)
Best Actor Category:
- Kim Soo Hyun (Queen of Tears)
- Nam Goong Min (My Dearest)
- Ryu Seung Ryong (Moving)
- Yoo Yeon Seok (A Bloody Lucky Day)
- Im Si Wan (Boyhood)
Best Actress Category:
- Ra Mi Ran (The Good Bad Mother)
- Ahn Eun Jin (My Dearest)
- Uhm Jung Hwa (Doctor Cha)
- Lee Honey (Knight Flower)
- Lim Ji Yeon (Lies Hidden in My Garden)
Best New Actor Category:
- Kim Yo Han (A Killer Paradox)
- Lee Si Woo (Boyhood)
- Lee Shin Ki (The Worst of Evil)
- Lee Jung Ha (Moving)
- Lee Jong Wong (Knight Flower)
Best New Actress Category:
- Go Yoon Jung (Moving)
- Bibi (The Worst of Evil)
- Yu Na (The Kidnapping Day)
- Lee Edam (Daily Dose of Sunshine)
- Lee Han Gyul (Mask Girl)
Best Supporting Actor Category:
- Ryu Kyung Soo (The Bequeathed)
- Ahn Jae Hong (Mask Girl)
- Lee Kyung (Marry My Husband)
- Lee Hee Joon (A Killer Paradox)
- Ji Seung Hyun (Korean-Circumcision War)
Best Supporting Actress Category:
- Kang Mal Geum (The Good Bad Mother)
- Shin Dong Mi (Welcome to Samdalri)
- Yeom Hye Ran (Mask Girl)
- Lee Jung Eun (A Bloody Lucky Day)
- Joo Mi Kyung (Behind Your Touch)
Best Technical Direction Category:
- Kim Dong Shik, Im Wan Ho (Whales and I – camera)
- Yang Hong Sam, Park Ji Won (Revenant – art)
- Lee Seok Geun (Korea-Khitan War – costume)
- Lee Sung Kyu (Moving – visual effects)
- Ha Ji Hee (The Matchmakers – art)
Best Variety Show Category:
- I am Solo (SBS Plus, ENA)
- The Community (wavve_
- A Clean Sweep (JTBC)
- Adventure by Accident 2” (MBC)
- Pinggyego
Best Educational Show Category:
- Whales and I (SBS)
- Population Planning – Ultra-Low Birth Rate (EBS1)
- Japanese Person Ozawa (KBS1)
- There Is No Sustainable Earth (KBS1)
- 1980, Lochon and Chauvel (KBS1)
Best Male Entertainer Category:
- Kian84
- Na Young Suk
- Yoo Jae Suk
- Calm Down Man
- Tak Jae Hoon
Best Female Entertainer Category:
- Kim Sook
- An Yu Jin
- Lee Soo Ji
- Jang Do Yeon
- Hong Jin Kyung
3. Film Category Nominations:
Here’s the full list of nominees for the film category at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards:
Best Film Category:
- Cobweb
- Noryang: Deadly Sea
- 12.12: The Day
- Concrete Utopia
- Exhuma
Best Director Category:
- Kim Sung Soo (12.12: The Day)
- Kim Han Min (Noryang: Deadly Sea)
- Ryu Seung Wan (Smugglers)
- Uhm Tae Hwa (Concrete Utopia)
- Jang Jae Hyun (Exhuma)
Best New Director Category:
- Kim Chang Hoon (Hopeless)
- Park Young Joo (Citizen of a Kind)
- Yoo Jae Sun (Sleep)
- Lee Jung Hong (A Wild Roomer)
- Cho Hyun Chul (The Dream Songs)
Best Actor Category:
- Kim Yoon Seok (Noryang: Deadly Sea)
- Lee Byung Hun (Concrete Utopia)
- Jung Woo Sung (12.12: The Day)
- Choi Min Shik (Exhuma)
- Hwang Jung Min (12.12: The Day)
Best Actress Category:
- Kim Go Eun (Exhuma)
- Ra Mi Ran (Citizen of a Kind)
- Yum Jung Ah (Smugglers)
- Honey Lee (Killing Romance)
- Jung Yu Mi (Sleep)
Best Supporting Actor Category:
- Kim Jong Soo (Smugglers)
- Park Geun Hyung (Picnic)
- Park Jung Min (Smugglers)
- Song Joong Ki (Hopeless)
- Yoo Hae Jin (Exhuma)
Best Supporting Actress Category:
- Kim Sun Young (Concrete Utopia)
- Yum Jung Ah (Alienoid 2)
- Yeom Hye Ran (Citizen of a Kind)
- Lee Sang Hee (My Name is Loh Kiwan)
- Krystal (Cobweb)
Best New Actor Category:
- Kim Seon Ho (The Childe)
- Kim Young Sung (Big Sleep)
- Lee Do Hyun (Exhuma)
- Joo Jong Hyuk (Iron Mask)
- Hong Sa Bin (Hopeless)
Best New Actress Category:
- Go Min Si (Smugglers)
- AUNT (Hopeless)
- Moon Seung Ah (The Hill of Secrets)
- Oh Woo Ri (Hail to Hell)
- Lim Sun Woo (Ms. Apocalypse)
Best Scenario Category:
- Park Jung Ye (Killing Romance)
- Yoo Jae Sun (Sleep)
- Lee Ji Eun (The Hill of Secrets)
- Jang Jae Hyun (Exhuma)
- Hong In Pyo, Hong Won Chan, Lee Young Jong, Kim Sung Soo (12.12: The Day)
Best Technical Direction Category:
- Kim Byung In (Exhuma – audio)
- Lee Mo Gae (12.12: The Day – camera)
- Jung Yi Jin (Cobweb – art)
- Jin Jong Hyun (The Moon – visual effects)
- Hwang Ho Kyun (12.12: The Day – makeup effects)
Gucci Impact Award:
- The Dream Songs
- Greenhouse
- The Hill of Secrets
- Ms. Apocalypse
- Citizen of a Kind
As the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards draws near, anticipation continues to mount, with fans eagerly awaiting the announcement of winners across various categories. From gripping dramas to captivating films, the nominees represent the pinnacle of creativity and talent in the Korean entertainment industry. As audiences celebrate their favorite productions and performers, the awards ceremony serves as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling to entertain, inspire, and move audiences worldwide.