The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards turned into an unforgettable night for Korean cinema, as real-life stars and fan favorites Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin achieved a milestone never before seen in the award show’s history — both receiving the top acting prizes in the same year.
The prestigious ceremony, held on November 19, 2025, at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, gathered the biggest names in the Korean film industry. Hosted once again by Lee Je-hoon and Han Ji-min, the event celebrated cinematic excellence across multiple categories, but it was the powerhouse couple’s dual wins that stole the spotlight.
Son Ye-jin took home Best Actress for her remarkable performance in No Other Choice, while Hyun Bin earned the Best Actor award for his gripping portrayal in Harbin. Their success was further amplified when they both received Popular Star Awards, joining fellow winners Lim Yoona (Pretty Crazy) and Park Jinyoung (Hi-Five).
No Other Choice Dominates the Night
Director Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice emerged as the evening’s biggest winner, claiming six major awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. The drama also secured honors for Best Supporting Actor, Best Music, and Best Technical Achievement, cementing its place as one of the most celebrated Korean films of the year.
Spotlight on Emerging Talent
Rising stars also had their moment to shine. Kim Doyeon was named Best New Actress for Idiot Girls and School Ghost: School Anniversary, while Ahn Bo-hyun won Best New Actor for Pretty Crazy. Kim Hye-young received the Best New Director award for It’s Okay!.
Complete Winners List – 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards
- Best Picture – No Other Choice
- Best Director – Park Chan-wook (No Other Choice)
- Best Actress – Son Ye-jin (No Other Choice)
- Best Actor – Hyun Bin (Harbin)
- Best Supporting Actress – Park Ji-hyun (Hidden Face)
- Best Supporting Actor – Lee Sung-min (No Other Choice)
- Best New Actress – Kim Doyeon (Idiot Girls and School Ghost: School Anniversary)
- Best New Actor – Ahn Bo-hyun (Pretty Crazy)
- Best New Director – Kim Hye-young (It’s Okay!)
- Popular Star Awards – Lim Yoona, Park Jinyoung, Son Ye-jin, Hyun Bin
- Best Screenplay – Kim Hyung-joo & Yoon Jong-bin (The Match)
- Best Cinematography & Lighting – Hong Kyung-pyo & Park Jung-woo (Harbin)
- Best Music – Jo Yeong-wook (No Other Choice)
- Best Art Direction – Lee Na-kyum (Uprising)
- Best Technical Achievement – Cho Sang-gyeong (No Other Choice)
- Best Editing – Nam Na-yeong (Hi-Five)
- Best Short Film – Kim So-yeon (In Our Day)
- Audience Choice Award – My Daughter Is a Zombie
With history-making wins, record-setting performances, and an impressive showcase of both veteran talent and rising stars, the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards will be remembered as a landmark celebration of Korean cinema.
