The wait is finally over—Korean cinema witnessed one of its most glamorous and emotionally charged nights at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2025, held on November 19 at the KBS Hall in Yeouido. Hosted by Han Ji Min and Lee Je Hoon, the ceremony brought together the biggest names from the film and entertainment industries under one spectacular roof. The red carpet shimmered with high-fashion moments, setting the stage for a night packed with celebration, surprises, and historic victories.
One of the most unforgettable highlights of the evening was the real-life power couple, Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, winning the Best Actor and Best Actress awards, making the event extraordinary for fans around the world. Their wins turned the ceremony into a global moment of joy, with the duo adding another milestone to their legendary love story.
This year saw intense competition across categories, but one film emerged as the undeniable front-runner—No Other Choice. The film dominated the awards, earning widespread praise for its storytelling, technical excellence, and outstanding performances. Meanwhile, Harbin also made its mark, with Hyun Bin not only securing Best Actor but also contributing to the film’s technical recognition.
From newcomers to established icons, the 46th edition showcased the evolving brilliance, diversity, and bold artistic strides of Korean filmmaking.
Winners at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2025:
* Best Actor – Hyun Bin (Harbin)
* Best Actress – Son Ye-jin (No Other Choice)
* Best Film – No Other Choice
* Best Director – Park Chan Wook (No Other Choice)
* Best Supporting Actor – Lee Sung Min (No Other Choice)
* Best Supporting Actress – Park Ji Hyun (Hidden Face)
* Best New Actor – Ahn Bo Hyun (Pretty Crazy)
* Best New Actress – Kim Do Yeon (Idiot Girls & School Ghost: School Anniversary)
* Most Popular Film / Most Viewed Film – My Daughter is a Zombie
* Best Cinematography & Lighting – Harbin (Hong Kyung-pyo, Park Jeong-woo)
* Best Film Editing – Hi-Five
* Best Art Direction – Lee Na Kyum (Uprising)
* Best Music – No Other Choice
* Technical Award – No Other Choice
* Popularity / Popular Star Awards – GOT7’s Jinyoung, Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Girls’ Generation’s YoonA
A moment that captured everyone’s hearts was Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin appearing onstage together—becoming the first married couple in Blue Dragon history to win the Popular Star Award in the same year. Social media exploded with fan reactions, calling it a “perfect movie moment happening in real life.”
Hyun Bin’s acceptance speech brought even more emotion to the room as he expressed, “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.” It instantly became one of the night’s most cherished highlights.
The ceremony also featured captivating stage performances. AKMU’s Lee Chan Hyuk delivered a stunning opening act, while Boy Next Door electrified the venue with their high-voltage performance. Fashion was also in full swing, with red-carpet looks from top stars trending across various platforms.
The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2025 aired live on KBS2, and viewers who missed the broadcast can still catch the complete telecast online.
