The celebrities of South Korea’s streaming scene got here collectively beneath one roof on July 18, because the 4th Blue Dragon Sequence Awards returned to Paradise Metropolis Resort in Incheon for an evening full of status, energy, and standout performances. With Jun Hyun Moo and Ladies’ Era’s YoonA reprising their roles as hosts for the fourth consecutive 12 months, the ceremony as soon as once more spotlighted the artistic power of unique sequence and selection exhibits made for OTT platforms.
Topping the honors this 12 months with a near-sweep was Netflix’s When Life Offers You Tangerines, which clinched the coveted Daesang (Grand Prize), Finest Actress and Finest Supporting Actress awards. IU, who portrayed the luminous and complicated Aesoon, obtained one of many night time’s highest honors, and her acceptance speech was simply as stirring:
“This may probably stay the proudest work of my life,” she mentioned. “It made me really feel extra alive and expressive than ever… To all of the Aesoons who lived their lives vividly in a world that advised us to remain blurry, and to each Geummyeong who planted their desires with boldness, I dedicate my respect and gratitude.”
Her co-star Yeom Hye Ran, awarded Finest Supporting Actress for her function as Gwang Rye, echoed that emotional depth in her personal second on stage: “I’ve by no means obtained this a lot help and reward in my life. It’s overwhelming,” she mentioned. “I thank the author and director for giving me a once-in-a-lifetime mission.”
Park Bo Gum, who appeared in a small however putting function, accepted the Finest Drama award for When Life Offers You Tangerines with quiet grace: “I sincerely thank the crew who labored onerous via all 4 seasons. It was an honour to painting Gwan Sik. This was made attainable because of the kid actors and senior actor Park Hae Joon.”
Netflix’s The Trauma Code: Heroes on Name was one other huge winner of the night time, taking dwelling Finest Drama alongside Finest Actor for Ju Ji Hoon and Finest New Actor for Choo Younger Woo. Ju, applauded for bringing depth and humanity to the medical thriller, acknowledged the problem of adapting supply materials with a humble nod to his staff: “Bringing a comic book e book to life is not any straightforward feat… Due to everybody who helped make it life like, particularly my comrade, Director Lee Do Yoon.”
Elsewhere, Karma scored a memorable win as Lee Kwang Soo nabbed Finest Supporting Actor, delivering a usually offbeat acceptance: “D.O. advised me he dreamt I died from an an infection after getting a hair transplant. He cursed me out however mentioned it was a fortunate dream. Thanks, D.O.!”
With fierce competitors, highly effective performances, and a panorama shifting away from conventional networks, the 2025 Blue Dragon Sequence Awards mirrored the way forward for Korean leisure—daring, international, and unapologetically digital.
Right here’s an entire checklist of the night time’s winners:
- Grand Prize (Daesang): When Life Offers You Tangerines (Netflix)
- Finest Drama: The Trauma Code: Heroes on Name (Netflix)
- Finest Selection Present: Culinary Class Wars (Netflix)
- Finest Actress: IU (When Life Offers You Tangerines)
- Finest Actor: Ju Ji Hoon (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Name)
- Finest Feminine Entertainer: Lee Soo Ji (SNL Korea)
- Finest Male Entertainer: Kian84 (Kian’s Weird B&B)
- Finest Supporting Actress: Yeom Hye Ran (When Life Offers You Tangerines)
- Finest Supporting Actor: Lee Kwang Soo (Karma)
- Finest OST Recognition Award: TXT’s Yeonjun (Cinderella at 2 AM)
- Upbit Recognition Stars: Park Bo Gum, Hyeri, Lee Jun Hyuk, IU
- LG U+ Good Affect Award: Ji Ye Eun (Kian’s Weird B&B)
- Finest New Actress: Kim Min Ha (Manner Again Love)
- Finest New Actor: Choo Younger Woo (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Name)
- Finest New Feminine Entertainer: Mimi (Kian is CEO)
- Finest New Male Entertainer: Moon Sang Hoon (The Clean Menu for You)
From well-deserved wins to a couple surprising snubs (So Ji Sub, we see you), the 4th Blue Dragon Sequence Awards gave followers lots to speak about.
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