The celebs of South Korea’s streaming scene got here collectively below one roof on July 18, because the 4th Blue Dragon Collection Awards returned to Paradise Metropolis Resort in Incheon for an evening filled with status, energy, and standout performances. With Jun Hyun Moo and Ladies’ Technology’s YoonA reprising their roles as hosts for the fourth consecutive yr, the ceremony as soon as once more spotlighted the inventive power of authentic collection and selection reveals made for OTT platforms.
Topping the honors this yr with a near-sweep was Netflix’s When Life Offers You Tangerines, which clinched the coveted Daesang (Grand Prize), Greatest Actress and Greatest Supporting Actress awards. IU, who portrayed the luminous and sophisticated Aesoon, acquired one of many night time’s highest honors, and her acceptance speech was simply as stirring:
“It will possible 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 informed 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 Greatest Supporting Actress for her position as Gwang Rye, echoed that emotional depth in her personal second on stage: “I’ve by no means acquired 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 undertaking.”
Park Bo Gum, who appeared in a small however placing position, accepted the Greatest Drama award for When Life Offers You Tangerines with quiet grace: “I sincerely thank the crew who labored laborious by means of all 4 seasons. It was an honour to painting Gwan Sik. This was made doable due to the kid actors and senior actor Park Hae Joon.”
Netflix’s The Trauma Code: Heroes on Name was one other massive winner of the night time, taking house Greatest Drama alongside Greatest Actor for Ju Ji Hoon and Greatest 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 ebook to life isn’t any straightforward feat… Because of 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 Greatest Supporting Actor, delivering a usually offbeat acceptance: “D.O. informed 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 Collection Awards mirrored the way forward for Korean leisure—daring, international, and unapologetically digital.
Right here’s an entire listing of the night time’s winners:
- Grand Prize (Daesang): When Life Offers You Tangerines (Netflix)
- Greatest Drama: The Trauma Code: Heroes on Name (Netflix)
- Greatest Selection Present: Culinary Class Wars (Netflix)
- Greatest Actress: IU (When Life Offers You Tangerines)
- Greatest Actor: Ju Ji Hoon (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Name)
- Greatest Feminine Entertainer: Lee Soo Ji (SNL Korea)
- Greatest Male Entertainer: Kian84 (Kian’s Weird B&B)
- Greatest Supporting Actress: Yeom Hye Ran (When Life Offers You Tangerines)
- Greatest Supporting Actor: Lee Kwang Soo (Karma)
- Greatest OST Reputation Award: TXT’s Yeonjun (Cinderella at 2 AM)
- Upbit Reputation Stars: Park Bo Gum, Hyeri, Lee Jun Hyuk, IU
- LG U+ Good Affect Award: Ji Ye Eun (Kian’s Weird B&B)
- Greatest New Actress: Kim Min Ha (Approach Again Love)
- Greatest New Actor: Choo Younger Woo (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Name)
- Greatest New Feminine Entertainer: Mimi (Kian is CEO)
- Greatest New Male Entertainer: Moon Sang Hoon (The Clean Menu for You)
From well-deserved wins to a couple sudden snubs (So Ji Sub, we see you), the 4th Blue Dragon Collection Awards gave followers a lot to speak about.
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