SEOUL, May 09 (AJP) - The historical blockbuster "The King's Warden" swept the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards on Friday, with lead actor Yoo Hae-jin securing the Grand Prize (Daesang) in the film category.
The film, which recently became the second highest-grossing South Korean production of all time with 16.8 million admissions, took home four awards at the ceremony held at COEX in Seoul. Beyond the night’s top honor, the production earned the Gucci Impact Award, while co-star Park Ji-hoon won both Best New Actor and the Naver Popularity Award.
“I want to thank the nearly 17 million moviegoers who chose to see this film,” Yoo said in his acceptance speech. “It is rewarding to see that the distinct appeal of the theatrical experience remains as strong as ever.”
The film’s success was mirrored in the television category by actor Ryu Seung-ryong, who won the Grand Prize for his role in the JTBC drama The Dream Life of Mr. Kim. The simultaneous wins for Yoo and Ryu drew significant attention as the two have remained close friends since their days as struggling theater actors three decades ago.
Other top honors included Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice for Best Film and the Netflix series Eunjung and Sangyeon for Best Drama. Individual acting accolades went to Hyun Bin for his role in Made in Korea and Park Bo-young for Unknown Seoul.
Established in 1965, the Baeksang Arts Awards is considered one of South Korea's most prestigious honors in entertainment, recognizing excellence across film, television, and theater.
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