46th Blue Dragon Film Awards: Complete list of nominees and winners

46th Blue Dragon Film Awards' nominees and winners explored (Image via Getty)

The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards took place on November 19, 2025, at the KBS Hall in Seoul's Yeouido district. The ceremony was hosted by Han Ji-min and Lee Je-hoon.

Blue Dragon Film Awards is considered one of Korea's most notable platforms for recognising film performances by many enthusiasts. This year's event's nominee highlights included significant films like No Other Choice, Harbin, My Daughter Is a Zombie, and The Ugly.

The focus of the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards was also on Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, one of Korea's most celebrated real-life couples, who were both nominated for the top acting categories at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards.

Park Ji-hyun won the award for Best Supporting Actress for Hidden Face at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards. She made an emotional acceptance speech, stating:

"I didn't know I would receive the award. I first came to this stage about seven years ago as a Best New Actress nominee for the film "Gonjiam." Back then, I did not know anything, just being here felt surreal, and I was too busy taking everything in. Tonight, being here again with fellow actors and colleagues I now know and admire, I am genuinely happy."

Park Ji-hyun continued to reflect on her latest recognition at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards:

"It means so much to be part of a night that celebrates their work as well. I realized just how much I truly love cinema. I used to think I was not someone who cared much about awards, but now that I have received one, I find myself wanting more. I will keep working hard so I can earn the chance to stand here again"

Hyun Bin won the award for Best Actor for Harbin at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards. As he accepted the honor, Hyun Bin mentioned:

"Thank you. Working on 'Harbin' was a time of learning and reflection, it gave me so much more than just the experience of making a film. Standing here today, living and working in this country, I can't help but think that it’s all thanks to the countless individuals who devoted and sacrificed themselves to protect Korea. When I was first offered the role of General Ahn Jung-geun in 'Harbin,' I felt overwhelmed by the thought of the pain, despair, and hardship that those who lived in that era must have endured. More than anything, I could not begin to fathom the weight of the responsibility they carried to protect this country, and I didn’t think I had the strength or right to take that on."

Best Actor of the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards continued his speech:

"I initially declined the role, but Director Woo Min-ho never gave up on me. He gave me strength, held my hand, and led me forward, and for that, I am deeply grateful. I was truly happy and honored to be part of this project, and I’m deeply grateful. I don't think I could have carried the weight of this role without the people who stood by me. To my family, my agency team, our fans, and the audience, thank you for your quiet support and encouragement. And to my wife, Ye-jin, and our son, your presence alone gives me strength. I want to say that I love you deeply, and I am so thankful."

Complete list of nominees and winners at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards

Best Picture

  • No Other Choice (Winner)
  • The Ugly
  • My Daughter Is a Zombie
  • The Old Woman With the Knife
  • Harbin

Best Director

  • Park Chan-wook (No Other Choice) (Winner)
  • Min Kyu-dong (The Old Woman With the Knife)
  • Yeon Sang-ho (The Ugly)
  • Woo Min-ho (Harbin)
  • Pil Gam-seong (My Daughter Is a Zombie)

Best Actor

  • Hyun Bin (Harbin) (Winner)
  • Park Jung-min (The Ugly)
  • Sol Kyung-gu (A Normal Family)
  • Lee Byung-hun (No Other Choice)
  • Jo Jung-suk (My Daughter Is a Zombie)

Best Actress

  • Son Ye-jin (No Other Choice) (Winner)
  • Song Hye-kyo (Dark Nuns)
  • Lee Jae-in (Hi-Five)
  • Lee Hye-young (The Old Woman With the Knife)
  • Lim YoonA (Pretty Crazy)

Best Supporting Actor

  • Lee Sung-min (No Other Choice) (Winner)
  • Kwon Hae-hyo (The Ugly)
  • Kim Sung-cheol (The Old Woman With the Knife)
  • Park Jung-min (Harbin)
  • Yoon Kyung-ho (My Daughter Is a Zombie)

Best Supporting Actress

  • Park Ji-hyun (Hidden Face) (Winner)
  • Shin Hyun-been (The Ugly)
  • Yeom Hye-ran (No Other Choice)
  • Lee Jung-eun (My Daughter Is a Zombie)
  • Jeon Yeo-been (Dark Nuns)

Best New Actor

  • Ahn Bo-hyun (Pretty Crazy) (Winner)
  • Park Jinyoung (Hi-Five)
  • Ahn Hyo-seop (Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy)
  • Jung Sung-il (Uprising)
  • Cho Yoo-hyun (3670)

Best New Actress

  • Kim Doyeon (Idiot Girls and School Ghost: School Anniversary) (Winner)
  • Kim Min-ju (Hear Me: Our Summer)
  • Roh Yoon-seo (Hear Me: Our Summer)
  • Lee Sun-bin (Noise)
  • Hong Ye-ji (A Normal Family)

Best New Director

  • Kim Hye-young (IT’s OKAY!) (Winner)
  • Kim Min-ha (Idiot Girls and School Ghost: School Anniversary)
  • Kim Soo-jin (Noise)
  • Park Joon-ho (3670)
  • Jang Byung-ki (When This Summer Is Over)

Best Cinematography and Lighting

  • Harbin (Winner)
  • No Other Choice
  • The Ugly
  • Uprising
  • Hi-Five

Best Screenplay

  • The Match (Winner)
  • No Other Choice
  • The Ugly
  • Uprising
  • Hi-Five

Best Music

  • No Other Choice (Winner)
  • Uprising
  • My Daughter Is a Zombie
  • Harbin
  • Hi-Five

Best Art Direction

  • Harbin
  • The Match
  • No Other Choice
  • The Ugly
  • Uprising (Winner)

Best Editing

  • Hi-Five (Winner)
  • The Match
  • No Other Choice
  • The Ugly
  • Harbin

Best Technical Achievement

  • No Other Choice (costume) (Winner)
  • Noise (sound)
  • The Ugly (makeup)
  • Omniscient Reader (VFX)
  • The Old Woman With the Knife (martial arts)

Popularity Awards (Fan-voted)

  • Jinyoung
  • YoonA
  • Son Ye-jin
  • Hyun Bin

(All four awarded as joint winners)

The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards closed with No Other Choice taking home the highest honors of the night. On the other hand, Harbin earned multiple technical and acting recognitions. Newcomers like Ahn Bo-hyun and Kim Doyeon made notable debuts.

Congratulations to all the winners of the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards.


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Edited by Gourab Kundu