The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards sparkled across KBS Hall on November 19, 2025, marking another landmark evening for Korean cinema and spotlighting Kim Doyeon, Hyun Bin, and Son Ye-jin as the night’s most defining names.
Organised by Sports Chosun, the ceremony upheld its reputation as one of South Korea’s most respected film honors. Doyeon captured Best New Actress for Idiot Girls and School Ghost: School Anniversary, stepping onto the stage in heartfelt disbelief as she shared:
I am grateful to the actors and staff who always created a positive atmosphere with their smiles even during the cold winter. …
I believe this award will be a great source of strength as I continue my acting career. I will strive to think and reflect more, but above all, I will become someone—and an actor—who never hesitates.
Fighting tears, she thanked the director and added:
Thank you so much to the actors, staff, and audience who were with us. I made my debut as an idol. There are many fans who liked to see me sing and dance on stage, but thank you for always supporting me acting.
She began her acting journey in the 2018 web drama Short. Since then, she has taken on roles across series like My Roommate Is a Gumiho, One the Woman, and Jirisan, often portraying the younger versions of the main characters.
Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin Make Blue Dragon History as First Couple
The night turned historic as Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin became the first married couple ever to take home Best Actor and Best Actress in the same year.
Yes, for the first time since the Blue Dragon Film Awards began in 1963, a couple carved their names into its long legacy by winning the two top acting prizes. Hyun Bin received Best Actor for Harbin, beginning his speech by thanking “countless individuals who devoted themselves to protecting the country,” followed by appreciation for his director, fellow actors, and staff (per The Chosun Daily).
Hyun Bin and Son Yejin won Best Actor and Best Actress at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards, the first couple to sweep both categories. pic.twitter.com/GuywMmGMKT
The Crash Landing on You actor then sweetened the moment with:
Ye-jin, who gives me strength just by existing, our son, I love you and thank you.
Earlier on the red carpet, when someone joked about which spouse should win if only one trophy could be given, he fired back with warm humor: “I want to win.” Son Ye-jin’s Best Actress win for No Other Choice struck a nostalgic chord. She said:
I received the Blue Dragon Best Actress Award (My Wife Got Married) at age 27, and now, over 40, I’ve won it again. Becoming a mother changed how I view the world. I want to be a good adult and a good actor.
With six wins, including Best Film and Best Director for Park Chan Wook, No Other Choice emerged as the evening’s strongest performer. To help readers see the major wins at a glance, here is a clear breakdown:
Major Wins from No Other Choice
Park Chan Wook’s fourth Best Director win reinforces his artistic consistency, following his victories for Joint Security Area: JSA, Oldboy, and Decision to Leave. Additional highlights included Park Ji Hyun’s Best Supporting Actress win for Hidden Face and the Audience Choice Award going to My Daughter Is a Zombie, which drew over 5 million viewers.
46th Blue Dragon Film Awards Complete Winners List
Below is the concise winners’ table for all categories:
Full Winners List (46th Blue Dragon Film Awards)
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Congratulations to all winners for elevating the craft this year.
The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was streamed globally through the official KBS YouTube channels.
