62nd Baeksang Arts Awards
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| Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Site | COEX Hall D, Seoul |
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| Organized by | HLL JoongAng |
| Official website | www |
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| Network | JTBC |
The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards (Korean: 제62회 백상예술대상) ceremony was at COEX Hall D in Seoul on May 8, 2026. Organized by HLL JoongAng and sponsored by Gucci, the event recognizes excellence in South Korean film, television, and theater. This edition marks a significant expansion with the establishment of a Musical Division, created in partnership with the Korea Musical Theatre Association to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Korean musical theater.
The ceremony were hosted by Shin Dong-yup, Bae Suzy, and Park Bo-gum, marking their eighth year as a trio. Under the theme "The Stage", the event broadcast live on JTBC, JTBC2, and JTBC4. Nominees were selected from works released between April 2025 and March 2026, determined through a rigorous evaluation process that includes a preliminary survey of 30 industry experts per category.
Ceremony information
The ceremony is scheduled to begin on May 8, 2026, at 19:50 (KST) in COEX Hall D, Gangnam District, Seoul. The 62nd edition's theme, "The Stage", is designed to symbolize the convergence of television, film, and theater, emphasizing the awards' role as a comprehensive arts accolade. Italian luxury brand Gucci returns as the title sponsor for the fourth consecutive year, presenting the Gucci Impact Award under the sub-theme "The Stage of Impact" to honor works with significant social messaging. Eligible works include those released or performed between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. This covers terrestrial, cable, and OTT content, as well as domestic feature films and stage plays. For television series to be eligible, they must consist of at least four episodes or have aired at least one-third of their total run within the eligibility window. Nominees are determined through a preliminary survey of 30 industry experts per category before moving to a final judging panel.[2]
A major structural change for the 62nd edition is the establishment of the Musical Division, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between HLL JoongAng and the Korea Musical Theatre Association. The launch coincides with the 60th anniversary of Korean musical theater, which traces its origins to the 1966 production Sweet, Come to Me Stealthily. The new division introduces three categories: Best Musical, the Creative Award (recognizing writers, composers, and designers), and a gender-neutral Performance Award.[3]
Shin Dong-yup, Bae Suzy, and Park Bo-gum return as the primary hosts, marking their eighth year as a trio. This edition represents a milestone for the individual emcees: Shin marks his 12th time hosting overall and his 9th consecutive year, while Bae celebrates her 11th consecutive year in the role since joining in 2016. Park returns for his 8th appearance and his 5th consecutive ceremony following his military discharge.[4]
Winners and nominees
Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.[1] Nominees are listed per official website.[5]
Film
Films with multiple nominationsThe following films received multiple nominations:
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Films with multiple awardsThe following films received multiple awards:
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Broadcasting
Broadcasting programs with multiple nominationsThe following broadcasting programs received multiple nominations:
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Broadcasting programs with multiple awardsThe following broadcasting programs received multiple awards:
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Theater
Baeksang Theater | |
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Young Theater |
Best Acting |
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Musical
Best Musical | |
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Creative Achievement |
Best Performer |
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Special awards
The voting for the Naver Popularity Award was held from April 24, at 12:00 (KST) to May 5, at 23:59 (KST) via Naver.[6]
| Awards | Recipient |
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| Naver Popularity Award – Male | Park Ji-hoon |
| Naver Popularity Award – Female | Lim Yoona |
Presenters and performers
The following individuals and teams, listed in order of appearance, presented awards or performed musical numbers.[7][1]
| Name(s) | Role | Performance |
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| Choi Kang-rok | Performer | "Nanta" |
| Heart2Heart | "Bus Stop" | |
| Lee Byung-woo | "Our" + "All for Love" | |
| Yoo Yeon-seok |
References
- 1 2 3 4 McCarthy, Thomas; Jin, Eun-soo; Kim, Ju-yeon; Shin, Han-nee (May 8, 2026). "Veteran actors Yoo Hae-jin, Ryu Seung-ryong win Baeksang Grand Prizes — as it happened". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Ahn, Byung-gil (March 24, 2026). '제62회 백상예술대상 with 구찌' 영광의 주인공은? [Who are the winners of the '62nd Baeksang Arts Awards with Gucci'?]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ Yoon, So-yeon (November 6, 2025). "Baeksang awards to add stage musical category next year". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ Lim, Jeong-won (April 2, 2026). "Familiar team returning to host 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards in May". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ Lee, Da-gyeom (April 13, 2026). '제62회 백상예술대상' 후보 발표...'왕과 사는 남자' 7개 부문 노미네이트 ['62nd Baeksang Arts Awards' Nominees Announced...The King's Warden Nominated in 7 Categories]. Star Today (in Korean). Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ↑ Naver Popularity Awards:
- Ahn, Byung-gil (April 24, 2025). '백상예술대상' 네이버 인기상 투표 시작 [Voting begins for the 'Baeksang Arts Awards' Naver Popularity Award]. Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- "62nd Baeksang Awards Naver Popularity Award (Male)". April 24, 2026. Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 – via Naver.
- "62nd Baeksang Awards Naver Popularity Award (Female)". April 24, 2026. Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 – via Naver.
- ↑ Kang, Joo-il (May 7, 2026). 주지훈·전도연·송강·지창욱...역대급 백상 라인업에 기대 up [Ju Ji-hoon, Jeon Do-yeon, Song Kang, Ji Chang-wook...Expectations up for the all-time great Baeksang lineup]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved May 8, 2026.
External links
- Official website (in English and Korean)