62nd Baeksang Arts Awards 2026: Yoo Hae-jin Wins Daesang, Hyun Bin and Park Bo Young Take Top TV Honors

The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards: Korea's Biggest Night in Entertainment

If you're a fan of Korean entertainment, you already know -- the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards just wrapped up, and it was an absolutely unforgettable night. Held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at COEX Hall D in Seoul, the ceremony brought together the biggest names in Korean film, television, theater, and for the very first time, musicals. Sponsored by Gucci and organized by HLL JoongAng, this year's event had everything: emotional acceptance speeches, surprise victories, and enough star power to light up the entire Han River.

The Big Winners: Film & TV

The biggest moment of the night belonged to veteran actor Yoo Hae-jin, who took home the coveted Grand Prize (Daesang) for film for his powerhouse performance in The King's Warden. It was one of those wins that made you feel something -- the kind of moment that reminds you why Korean cinema has captured the world's attention.

But the television side was no less stacked. Ryu Seung-ryong claimed the Daesang for TV for his critically acclaimed role in The Dream Life of Mr. Kim. In the individual acting categories, Hyun Bin scored Best Actor for Made in Korea, while Park Bo Young -- yes, the beloved star of Doom at Your Service and Strong Girl Bong-soon -- took Best Actress for her role in Our Unwritten Seoul.

Here's a quick rundown of the biggest film and TV winners:

Best Film: No Other Choice
Best Actor (Film): Park Jeong-min -- The Ugly
Best Actress (Film): Moon Ga-young -- Once We Were Us
Best Drama: You and Everything Else (Netflix)
Best Supporting Actor (TV): Yoo Seung-mok -- The Dream Life of Mr. Kim
Best Supporting Actress (TV): Im Soo-jung -- Low Life
Best New Actor (TV): Lee Chae-min -- Bon Appetit, Your Majesty
Best New Actress (TV): Bang Hyo-rin -- Aema

What Made This Year Different

The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards wasn't just another ceremony -- it made history. For the first time ever, the awards introduced a dedicated musical category, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Korean musical theater. Arang took home Best Musical, while Kim Jun-su won Best Performer for his role in Beetlejuice.

The popularity awards went to Park Ji-hoon (male) and Lim Yoona (female), both of whom sent their fanbases into absolute frenzy. The Gucci Impact Award went to The King's Warden -- a fitting nod to the film that powered Yoo Hae-jin to the Daesang.

Meanwhile, Netflix had a strong showing with You and Everything Else winning Best Drama and its director Park Shin-woo earning Best Director for Our Unwritten Seoul. Screenwriter Song Hye-jin was also honored for her work on You and Everything Else.

The Bottom Line

The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards proved once again why it's South Korea's most prestigious entertainment ceremony. From Yoo Hae-jin's emotional Daesang win to the groundbreaking inclusion of musicals, from Netflix's continued dominance in Korean drama to the emergence of exciting new talent like Lee Chae-min and Bang Hyo-rin -- this year's ceremony was a celebration of how far Korean entertainment has come and where it's heading.

Missed the ceremony? Most of the highlights and acceptance speeches are already all over social media. Trust us -- you'll want to see Yoo Hae-jin's speech at least once. (o^▽^o)