It's that time of the year when the *best* in the K-entertainment industry are recognized! The Baeksang Arts Awards is South Korea's version of the Oscars and it's an annual event that honors outstanding achievements in the field of K-dramas, K-movies, Korean variety shows, and Korean theater productions.
The 58th Baeksang Arts Awards—also known as the Baeksang Arts Awards 2022—was held on May 6 and was hosted by Bae Suzy, Shin Dong Yup, and Park Bo Gum.
Here's the full list of winners in the Baeksang Arts Awards 2022:
Television
Daesang (Grand Prize): Squid Game
Best Director: Hwang Dong Hyuk (Squid Game)
Best Drama: D.P.
Best Actor: Lee Junho (The Red Sleeve)
Best Actress: Kim Tae Ri (Twenty Five, Twenty One)
Best Supporting Actor: Cho Hyun Chul (D.P.)
Best Supporting Actress: Kim Shin Rok (Hellbound)
Best New Actor: Goo Kyo Hwan (D.P.)
Best New Actress: Kim Hye Joon (Inspector Koo)
Best Male Entertainer: Lee Yong Jin
Best Female Entertainer: Joo Hyun Young
Best Variety Show: Mnet's Street Woman Fighter
Best Educational Show: KBS' Documentary Insight National Team
Best TV Screenplay: Kim Min Seok (Juvenile Justice)
Virtuosity Award: Jung Jaeil (Squid Game - music)
Film
Daesang (Grand Prize): Ryu Seung Wan (Escape From Mogadishu)
Best Director: Byun Sung Hyun (King Maker)
Best Film: Escape From Mogadishu
Best Actor: Sol Kyung Gu (King Maker)
Best Actress: Lee Hye Young (In Front Of Your Face)
Best Supporting Actor: Jo Woo Jin (King Maker)
Best Supporting Actress: Lee Soo Kyung (The Miracle)
Best New Actor: Lee Hong Nae (Hot Blooded)
Best New Actress: Lee Yoo Mi (Young Adult Matters)
Best Movie Screenplay: Jung Ga Young, Im Eun Jung (Romance Without Love)
TikTok Popularity Award
Actress: Kim Tae Ri
Actor: Lee Junho
Chukhahaeyo (congratulations) to all the winners!
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