62nd Baeksang Arts Awards
2026 edition of award ceremony
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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.
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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 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 awardsThe following films received multiple awards:
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Films with multiple nominationsThe following films received multiple nominations:
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Broadcasting
Broadcasting programs with multiple awardsThe following broadcasting programs received multiple awards:
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Broadcasting programs with multiple nominationsThe following broadcasting programs received multiple nominations:
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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]
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" |
| Lee Byung-woo | "Our" + "All for Love" | |
| Yoo Yeon-seok |