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Blue Dragon Film Awards 2025: No Other Choice dominates, Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin make history with major wins - complete winners list

The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards lit up the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, on November 19, 2025, celebrating yet another standout year for Korean cinema. Hosted by Lee Je Hoon and Han Ji Min, the star-packed event brought emotional wins, unexpected snubs, and memorable performances.
November 20, 2025 / 18:58 IST
Adding to the night’s history-making moments, real-life power couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin walked away with top acting honours.

The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards lit up the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, on November 19, 2025. The ceremony celebrated another remarkable year for Korean cinema. Hosted by Lee Je Hoon and Han Ji Min, the star-studded ceremony delivered a mix of emotional victories, surprising snubs, and unforgettable performances.

This year’s biggest triumph belonged to No Other Choice, which not only dominated the winners’ list but also reaffirmed its status as South Korea’s official submission for the upcoming Oscars. The film swept multiple top categories proving why it is a strong contender in the international festival circuit.

Adding to the night’s history-making moments, real-life power couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin walked away with top acting honours.

The ceremony also featured a memorable musical moment as Hwasa took to the stage to perform her latest single Good Goodbye. The performance became even more special when Park Jung Min joined her briefly on stage.

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Check out the complete winners list of 2025 Blue Dragon Film Awards:

Audience Choice Award for Most Popular Film: My Daughter Is a Zombie

Best Short Film: Kim So Yeon, In Our Day

Best Editing: Nam Na Yeong, Hi-Five

Best Technical Achievement: Cho Sang Gyeong, No Other Choice

Best Art Direction: Lee Na Kyum, Uprising

Best Music: Jo Yeong Wook, No Other Choice

Best Cinematography and Lighting: Hong Kyung Pyo, Park Jung Woo, Harbin

Best Screenplay: Kim Hyung Joo, Yoon Jong Bin, The Match

Popular Star Awards:

Girls’ Generation’s Lim Yoona, Pretty Crazy

GOT7’s Park Jinyoung, Hi-Five

Son Ye Jin, No Other Choice

Hyun Bin, Harbin

Best New Director: Kim Hye Young, IT’S OKAY!

Best New Actress: Kim Doyeon, Idiot Girls and School Ghost: School Anniversary

Best New Actor: Ahn Bo Hyun, Pretty Crazy

Best Supporting Actress: Park Ji Hyun, Hidden Face

Best Supporting Actor: Lee Sung Min, No Other Choice

Best Actress: Son Ye Jin, No Other Choice

Best Actor: Hyun Bin, Harbin

Best Director: Park Chan Wook, No Other Choice

Best Picture: No Other Choice

Entertainment desk
first published: Nov 20, 2025 06:58 pm

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