Park Chan-wook’s film “No Other Choice” was the biggest winner at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2025 with six major awards. Another highlight of the night was the couple that everyone is cheering for—Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin—who celebrated a moment even bigger than winning trophies. Find the complete list of winners from the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2025 below.
Complete List of Winners from the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards
On November 19, 2025, the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards lit up KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, with Han Ji-min and Lee Je-hoon returning as hosts. The ceremony brought together Korea’s leading film professionals for a night celebrating the best work released between October 2024 and October 2025.
The spotlight of the night was on “No Other Choice,” Park Chan-wook’s new black comedy thriller about a laid-off paper expert who decides to “solve” his job crisis by eliminating his rivals. The film didn’t just win—it dominated. This film represents something the Korean film industry needed: a story that audiences and critics both embraced without compromise.
Real-life couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin made history too. He won Best Actor for “Harbin,” she took Best Actress for “No Other Choice,” and they stood on stage again together to accept joint Popular Star Awards, along with YoonA and GOT7’s Jinyoung.
The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards celebrated the growth of Korean cinema. The winners demonstrated bold storytelling and innovative techniques, highlighting the industry’s best talent. This event recognized individual achievements as well as the teamwork and creativity of Korean filmmakers.
Why “No Other Choice” Won Hearts
“No Other Choice” led this year’s Blue Dragon Film Awards with twelve nominations and won six accolades, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress (Son Ye-jin), Best Supporting Actor (Lee Sung-min), Best Music, and the Technical Award (Costume).
What does this mean for Korean cinema right now? It shows audiences are hungry for films that take risks. “No Other Choice” isn’t a comfort watch or a safe bet. It’s a film that demands something from viewers, and they showed up for it.
In this film, director Park Chan-wook crafted something raw. It explores a world where ordinary people face impossible decisions. Without spoiling the story, imagine someone backed into a corner with no good options—just choices that hurt differently. That’s the emotional core that audiences connected with.
In a time when job security feels fragile and life feels more complicated than ever, this film speaks to real anxiety. It’s not a melodrama that tugs your heartstrings in a fake way. It’s a nail-biter that keeps you on the edge of your seat and genuinely unsettles you because the stakes feel real. The characters aren’t heroes or villains. They’re people doing their best in situations where their best might not be enough.
Son Ye-jin brings this tension to life with a captivating performance that earned her the Best Actress award. She moves through the film with intensity and vulnerability, making you believe every decision her character makes, even when you might question it yourself. That’s the mark of a great actor—not playing someone you understand, but making you feel what they feel.
For many viewers, it felt like an unbelievable and unimaginable story, and it all happened in a tricky year. Korean cinemas were still fighting lower admissions and investment fatigue, yet one film about layoffs, capitalism, and quiet panic reminded everyone why theaters still matter.
The BinJin Couple Moment That Stole Our Hearts
Here’s where the night became unforgettable. Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin made history at this year’s Blue Dragon Film Awards. They became the first married couple to win Best Actor and Best Actress on the same night.
When Hyun Bin went on stage to accept his award for “Harbin,” he took a moment to thank his family for their strong support. Looking at his wife in the audience, he said warmly, “My wife Ye-jin and our son, whose mere presence gives me so much strength. I love you both and want to say thank you.”
Later, when Son Ye-jin received her Best Actress award for “No Other Choice,” she returned the affection openly, saying, “I want to share this honor with the two men I love most. Kim Tae-pyung (Hyun Bin’s real name) and our baby Kim Woo-jin.”
Their heartfelt words, combined with their wins and the overwhelming support from fans, made this moment one of the emotional highlights of the evening.
The couple showed their love and pride for each other. They shared a rare and deep blend of personal happiness and professional success. This made their moment even more special.
Other Winners Who Owned the Night
Lee Sung Min won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in “No Other Choice.” His excellent performance proved his undeniable acting ability. Park Ji Hyun won the Best Supporting Actress award for her work in “Hidden Face,” where she added depth to every scene.
The night also celebrated fresh talent. Ahn Bo Hyun won Best New Actor for Pretty Crazy, while Kim Do Yeon earned Best New Actress for “Idiot Girls and School Ghost: School Anniversary.”
New directors also got their moment—Kim Hye Young won Best New Director for “IT’S OKAY!” Girls’ Generation’s Lim Yoona and GOT7’s Park Jinyoung joined the Popularity Award winners, proving that actors who take on interesting film roles keep audiences engaged and loyal.
The Complete List of Winners
- Best Film (Best Picture): “No Other Choice”
- Best Director: Park Chan-wook (No Other Choice)
- Best Actor: Hyun Bin (Harbin)
- Best Actress: Son Ye-jin (No Other Choice)
- Best Supporting Actor: Lee Sung-min (No Other Choice)
- Best Supporting Actress: Park Ji-hyun (Hidden Face)
- Best New Actor: Ahn Bo-hyun (Pretty Crazy)
- Best New Actress: Kim Do-yeon (Idiot Girls and School Ghost: School Anniversary)
- Best New Director: Kim Hye-young (IT’S OKAY!)
- Best Screenplay: Kim Hyung-joo, Yoon Jong-bin (The Match)
- Best Cinematography & Lighting: Hong Kyung-pyo, Park Jeong-woo (Harbin)
- Best Editing: Nam Na-yeong (Hi-Five)
- Best Art Direction: Lee Na-kyum (Uprising)
- Best Music: Jo Yeong-wook (No Other Choice)
- Best Technical Achievement (Technical Award): Cho Sang-gyeong – Costume (No Other Choice)
- Best Short Film: “In Our Day” – Kim So-yeon
- Audience Choice – Most Popular Film: “My Daughter Is a Zombie”
Final Thoughts
The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2025 was like a love letter to Korean cinema. It recognizes its powerful storytelling, which deeply connects with audiences, and celebrates the people who make it all possible.
The winners are not just names on a trophy list. They’re stars that guide us to where Korean cinema is heading next and where your next favorite story might live.
So, which title from the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2025 winners are you adding to your watchlist?
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