The 23rd Director’s Cut Awards in 2025 have unveiled their winners. Korean films “Exhuma” and “A Killer Paradox” emerged as the winners of multiple awards. Kim Go Eun, Lee Byung Hun, Bae Doona, and Lee He Jun emerged as the best actors in film and series, respectively. Discover the complete list of winners from the 23rd Director’s Cut Awards in 2025 below.
Complete List of Winners from the 23rd Director’s Cut Awards in 2025
The 23rd Director’s Cut Awards ceremony took place on May 20, 2025. Films and series nominated across the 13 categories were directed by permanent members and associate members of the Korean Film Directors’ Guild and released between January 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. Like the nomination, the winners are selected through voting by members of the DGK (Korean Film Directors Association).
In the 2025 Director’s Cut Awards, the 2024 Korean occult film “Exhuma,” which made waves worldwide, won big with four top awards. It became the movie that won the most awards this year. FDirector Jang Jae Hyun was honored with two top awards, Best Director and Best Screenplay, for his outstanding work in directing and writing the script. Kim Go Eun and Lee Do Hyun also made history by winning Best Actress and Best New Actor awards, respectively.
In the series category, Netflix’s gripping psychological thriller “A Killer Paradox” took the lead, securing three awards. Director Lee Chang Hee received the Best Director award, actor Lee He Jun was honored with the Best Actor award, and Kim Yo Han was named the Best New Actor.
Check out the complete list of winners below.
*Winners are marked in bold.
Full List of Winners
FILM
Best Director
Jang Jae Hyun for “Exhuma”
- Kim Hyung Joo for “The Match”
- Nam Dong Hyub for “Handsome Guys”
- Bong Joon Ho for “Mickey 17”
- Woo Min Ho “Harbin”
- Hur Jin Ho for “A Normal Family”
Best New Director
Nam Dong Hyub for “Handsome Guys”
- Kim Dong Chul for “Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning”
- Kim Se Hwi for “Following”
- Park Hong Jun for “Work to Do”
- Oh Jung Min for “House of the Seasons”
Best Screenplay
Jang Jae Hyun for “Exhuma”
- Kim Hyung Joo and Yoon Jong Bin for “The Match”
- Park Ri Woong for “The Land of Morning Calm”
- Bong Joon Ho for “Mickey 17”
- Oh Jung Min for “House of the Seasons”
The Vision Award
Oh Jung Min for “House of the Seasons”
- Kim Da Min for “FAQ”
- Kim Dong Chul for “Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning”
- Park Ri Woong for “The Land of Morning Calm”
- Park Hong Jun for “Work to Do”
- Lee Mirang for “Concerning My Daughter”
Best Actress
Kim Go Eun for “Exhuma”
- Kim Go Eun for “Love in the Big City”
- Kim Jae Hwa for “Blesser”
- Shin Hye Sun for “Following”
- Yang Hee Kyung for “The Land of Morning Calm”
Best Actor
Lee Byung Hun for “The Match”
- Robert Pattinson for “Mickey 17”
- Yoo Ah In for “The Match”
- Yoon Joo Sang for “The Land of Morning Calm”
- Choi Min Sik for “Exhuma”
New Actress Award
Kim Geum Soon for “Star of Ulsan”
- Kim Shin Rok for “Uprising”
- Kim Ji An for “Exhuma”
- Yang Hee Kyung for “The Land of Morning Calm”
- Han Sun Hwa for “Pilot”
New Actor Award
Lee Do Hyun for “Exhuma”
- Kang Seung Ho for “House of the Seasons”
- Noh Sang Hyun for “Love in the Big City”
- Yoon Joo Sang for “The Land of Morning Calm”
- Hong Kyung for “Troll Factory”
SERIES
Best Director
Lee Chang Hee for “A Killer Paradox”
- Kim Gok and Kim Seon for “Family Matters”
- Park Chan Wook for “The Sympathizer”
- Yeon Sang Ho for “Parasyte: The Grey”
- Lim Dae Hyung for “LTNS”
- Hwang Dong Hyuk for “Squid Game” Season 2
Best Actress
Bae Doona for “Family Matters”
- Kim Hye Jun for “A Shop for Killers“
- Esom for “LTNS”
- Jeon So Nee for “Parasyte: The Grey“
- Chun Woo Hee for “The 8 Show”
Best Actor
Lee Hee Jun for “A Killer Paradox”
- Ryoo Seung Bum for “Family Matters”
- Ahn Jae Hong for “LTNS”
- Lee Byung Hun for “Squid Game” Season 2
- Choi Woo Shik for “A Killer Paradox”
New Actress Award
Moon Geun Young for “Hellbound” Season 2
- Kim Hannah for “A Shop for Killers”
- Lee Soo Kyung for “Love in the Big City”
- Lee Soo Hyun for “Family Matters”
- Jung Yi Seo for “A Killer Paradox”
New Actor Award
Kim Yo Han for “A Killer Paradox”
- Lomon for “Family Matters”
- Park Sung Hoon for “Squid Game” Season 2
- Jin Ho Eun for “Love in the Big City”
- Hyun Bong Sik for “A Killer Paradox”
Congratulations to all of the winners!
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