Awards 2025 Full Winners Revealed at Blue Dragon Series Awards in South Korea
Awards 2025 Full Winners were announced in a dazzling celebration of South Korea’s ever-evolving streaming industry. Held at the Paradise City Hotel in Incheon on July 18, the 4th edition of the Blue Dragon Series Awards recognized standout performances across dramas and variety shows released between June 2024 and May 2025.
The evening, hosted by Jun Hyun Moo and Girls’ Generation’s YoonA, was broadcast across KBS2, TVING, CHZZK, and Prizm—bringing millions of fans closer to their favorite stars.
When Life Gives You Tangerines Dominates with Daesang and Best Actress
Netflix’s original series “When Life Gives You Tangerines” walked away with the Grand Prize (Daesang) of the night, cementing its status as a cultural phenomenon. IU, who portrayed the emotionally complex lead, also clinched the Best Actress award. During her heartfelt speech, she reflected, “This work made me feel alive in ways I never expected.”
Co-star Yeom Hye Ran, who played a key supporting role, took home the Best Supporting Actress award. “I’ve never received this much love and praise in my career,” she shared tearfully on stage. The show’s themes of resilience and finding light in adversity deeply resonated with viewers and critics alike.
The Trauma Code and Karma Shine in Their Own Right
While “Tangerines” ruled the headlines, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call also made a powerful statement by winning Best Drama. Ju Ji Hoon, celebrated for his intense portrayal of a doctor in crisis, earned Best Actor honors. “Adapting a comic into realism was no easy task,” he said, thanking his team and the show’s director Lee Do Yoon.
Meanwhile, So Ji Sub’s “Karma” had a surprise moment when Lee Kwang Soo won Best Supporting Actor, despite So Ji Sub missing out. Kwang Soo kept it lighthearted, recounting a humorous dream D.O. had about him and laughing off the superstition with charm. Also Read: Mysterious Death: Dan Rivera Dies At 54 While Working in Annabelle Doll Movie Tour
Winners in Variety and Newcomer Categories Highlight the Next Wave
Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars bagged the award for Best Variety Show, while Kian84 won Best Male Entertainer for his quirky hit “Kian’s Bizarre B&B.” Lee Soo Ji took home Best Female Entertainer for her work on SNL Korea.
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In the new talent categories, Choo Young Woo stood out with his emotional debut in The Trauma Code, winning Best New Actor, while Kim Min Ha was named Best New Actress for “Way Back Love.” TXT’s Yeonjun received the Best OST Popularity Award for his ballad in “Cinderella at 2 AM,” marking a major crossover moment between K-pop and K-drama.
Complete List – Awards 2025 Full Winners
- Grand Prize (Daesang): When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix)
- Best Drama: The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (Netflix)
- Best Variety Show: Culinary Class Wars (Netflix)
- Best Actress: IU (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
- Best Actor: Ju Ji Hoon (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call)
- Best Female Entertainer: Lee Soo Ji (SNL Korea)
- Best Male Entertainer: Kian84 (Kian’s Bizarre B&B)
- Best Supporting Actress: Yeom Hye Ran (When Life Gives You Tangerines)
- Best Supporting Actor: Lee Kwang Soo (Karma)
- Best OST Popularity Award: TXT’s Yeonjun (Cinderella at 2 AM)
- Upbit Popularity Stars: Park Bo Gum, Hyeri, Lee Jun Hyuk, IU
- LG U+ Good Influence Award: Ji Ye Eun (Kian’s Bizarre B&B)
- Best New Actress: Kim Min Ha (Way Back Love)
- Best New Actor: Choo Young Woo (The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call)
- Best New Female Entertainer: Mimi (Kian is CEO)
- Best New Male Entertainer: Moon Sang Hoon (The Blank Menu for You)
Conclusion:
The Awards 2025 Full Winners spotlight the strength and diversity of South Korea’s OTT storytelling era. From emotional dramas like When Life Gives You Tangerines to engaging variety hits and breakthrough performances, this year’s winners reflect a powerful shift in content creation and audience connection. The future of Korean entertainment continues to evolve—and clearly, it’s streaming strong.
