Jun. 01, 2026(Mon)
Seven K-Arts Alumni Shine
at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards
The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards, which
drew global attention from K-content fans after international media referred to
it as the “Gloden Globes of South Korea,” highlighted the achievements of K-Arts
artists and underscored the excellence of K-Arts.
Held at COEX in Seoul on May 8, this year’s
ceremony honored outstanding talent across a wide range of popular culture categories,
including the newly introduced musical category, as well as film, broadcast, and
theater. At this prestigious and comprehensive awards ceremony, seven K-Arts
alumni – four awardees in film, two in broadcast, and one in theater – were
recognized for their excellence.
In the film category, Director Yun Ga-eun,
an alumna of the School of Film, TV & Multimedia, won Best Director for The
World of Love (2025), while Director Park Joon-ho , an alumnus of the
School of Film, TV & Multimedia, received Best New Director for 3670 (2025),
both of which reflect the strength of the School of Film, TV & Multimedia’s
education. Music Director Lee Minhwi, also an alumna of the School of Music, received
Best Technical Achievement in Music for Pavane (2026). Actor Park
Jeong-min, an alumnus of the School of Drama, won Best Actor for The Ugly (2025).
In the broadcast category, where productions
reach global audiences through various OTT platforms, screenwriter Song Hye-jin,
an alumna of the School of Film, TV & Multimedia, received Best Screenplay
for You and Everything Else (2025). Meanwhile, actor Lee Chae-min, an alumnus
of the School of Drama, won Best New Actor for Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (2025),
further establishing his status as a rising global star.
In theater, actress Kim Shin-rok, an
alumna of the School of Drama, received Best Acting for her compelling
performance in Prima Facie.
The achievements
of K-Arts alumni at the Baeksang Arts Awards, widely regarded as one of the most
prestigious and fair awards ceremonies in popular culture, reflect the strength
of K-Arts’ practice-based arts education and the outstanding talent of our
graduates.
