South Korean Films to Compete for Best Film Award at 59th Baeksang Arts Awards

South Korea’s film industry has been a shining star in recent years, with many award-winning films making waves on the global stage. This year’s Baeksang Arts Awards, which honors the best in film, TV dramas, and plays from the past year, promises to be yet another showcase of the country’s talent.

Leading the event are actor Park Bo-geom, singer-actor Suzy, and comedian Shin Dong-yup. The night promises to be one to remember as some of the biggest names in Korean cinema will be present, including Tang Wei, Jeon Do-yeon, and Yeom Jeong-ah.

One of the most highly anticipated categories is the best film award, where some of the year’s most acclaimed films will be vying for the top spot. Among them is the Cannes-winning “Decision to Leave,” directed by Park Chan-wook, and Lee Jung-jae’s directorial debut film, “Hunt.”

Another film to watch out for is “The Night Owl,” a period thriller drama directed by rookie director Ahn Tae-jin. The film has been nominated in a total of eight sections, including best film and best lead actor.

Director July Jung’s “Next Sohee” is also in the running for best film, with lead actors Kim Si-eun and Bae Doo-na expected to participate in the ceremony. Bae has also been nominated for the best supporting actress award for her appearance in “Broker.”

Other notable nominees include “Hansan: Rising Dragon,” which attracted 7 million moviegoers upon its release in July last year, and “Kill Boksoon” and “Life is Beautiful,” which feature the talents of Jeon Do-Yeon and Yeom Jeong-ah, respectively.

IU, who made her screen debut last year in “Broker,” has been nominated for the best new actress award. Meanwhile, Kang Ki-young will be present for his best-supporting actor nomination in the blockbuster film “The Point Men.”

The Baeksang Arts Awards is one of the most prestigious ceremonies in Korea, alongside the Blue Dragon Film Awards and Daejong International Film Awards. The event will be held at the Incheon Paradise City Hotel and will be broadcast live simultaneously on local cable channels JTBC, JTBC2, and JTBC4, as well as digitally on TikTok.

In conclusion, the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards promises to be a star-studded event with some of the biggest names in Korean cinema vying for top honors. As the country continues to produce award-winning films, it’s clear that the future of Korean cinema is bright. Fans and industry insiders alike are eagerly awaiting the results of this year’s ceremony, which will undoubtedly showcase the best that Korea has to offer in film, TV, and theater.