The 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards ceremony was held on July 18, 2025, illuminating the Paradise City Resort in Incheon with a star-studded display of excellence in South Korea’s OTT entertainment market. Hosted by Sports Chosun, the yearly ceremony acknowledges exceptional performances in streaming dramas and variety programs. This year’s hosts, veteran MC Jun Hyun-Moo and actress-singer YoonA of Girls’ Generation, hosted an evening of high-profile victories and energetic performances.
Who Won What At Blue Dragon Series Awards
Netflix enjoyed a highlight night, as its original drama When Life Gives You Tangerines took the highly prized Grand Prize (Daesang). The heart-rending drama won over the hearts of the people as well as the critics. IU, who featured in the series, won Best Actress for her riveting performance, and Yum Hye-Ran won Best Supporting Actress for her impactful performance in the same series.
The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, another production by Netflix, also won the Best Drama award. The dramatic medical thriller also garnered significant fame for its cast, with Ju Ji-Hoon claiming Best Actor for his dominating role and new talent Choo Young-Woo claiming Best New Actor, heralding a shining future in the industry.
In the supporting categories, Lee Kwang-Soo won Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Karma, imbuing the screen with his special combination of depth and charisma. Promising new talent Kim Min-Ha was awarded Best New Actress for her poignant performance in Way Back Love.
This year’s Popularity Award, based on fan vote, went to four standout artists: Park Bo-Gum, IU, Hyeri, and Lee Jun-Hyuk. Their sustained popularity both at home and abroad reflects the increasing international reach of K-drama icons.
Even with tough competition from some of the industry’s biggest stars, including Park Hae-Soo, Lee Byung-Hun, Park Eun-Bin, Seo Hyun-Jin, and Cha Joo-Young- the night ultimately shone a light on a combination of veteran talent and newcomers. Musical performances provided spice to the event, with new rising girl group KiiiKiii and online hit JAESSBEE delivering strong stage shows that kept the audience buzzing.
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