The Baeksang Arts Awards, also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for the excellence in the film, television and theater industry of South Korea. Baeksang ceremony is the only comprehensive entertainment awards ceremony in South Korea. The awards were first introduced in 1965 by Chang Key-young, the founder of Hankook Ilbo newspaper, whose pen name was "Baeksang". It was established for the development of Korean popular culture and art and for enhancing the morale of artists.
Shin Seong-il was a South Korean actor, film director, producer, and former politician. A legendary actor with 500 films in over 40 years, Shin debuted in director Shin Sang-ok's 1960 film A Romantic Papa and rose to fame through popular youth titles. A star in the 1960s and 1970s, however, his status as one of Korea's top actors extended well into the 1980s.
Yoon Jeong-hee is a South Korean actress active since 1967.
Kim Ji-mee is a South Korean actress, producer, and film planner whose activity began in 1957. She was born in Daedeok, South Chungcheong province, Korea in 1940. While a student of Deokseong Girls' High School, Kim was cast to Kim Ki-young's film, Hwanghon yeolcha (황혼열차) in 1957. Kim has been commonly dubbed "Elizabeth Taylor of Korea" by the South Korean news media for her resemblance with the American actress' appearance and popularity as well as her many marriages and divorces.
Choi Min-soo is a South Korean actor. He is known as one of the most acclaimed actors in South Korea.
Namkoong Won is a South Korean actor. Namkoong was born Hong Gyeong-il in 1934. He was a popular actor of the 1960s along with Shin Seong-il, Shin Young-kyun and Choi Moo-ryong.
Shin Dong-yup is a South Korean comedian and television comedy show host. He graduated from the Seoul Institute of the Arts. He became popular after appearing in SBS's variety program Happy Saturday and MBC's sitcom Guys n Girls.
Kim Young-ae was a South Korean actress.
Park Seong-ho is a veteran South Korean comedian. He is best known as a comedian in KBS' Gag Concert and has participated in many variety shows. He won two Top Excellence Awards at the KBS Entertainment Awards as well as the Grand Prize in Variety at the Baeksang Arts Awards for his work in Gag Concert.
The 54th Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony was held on May 3, 2018 at Hall D, COEX in Seoul. Hosted by Shin Dong-yup, Bae Suzy and Park Bo-gum, it was broadcast live on JTBC. Presented by Ilgan Sports, it is South Korea's only awards ceremony which recognises excellence in both film and television.
The Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Actress (Film) is given at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
The Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Film is given at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
The Baeksang Arts Awards for Grand Prize (Film) is given at the Baeksang Arts Awards. Grand Prize for Film is the final award of the night and is considered the most prestigious honor at the ceremony. Grand Prize for Film candidates are chosen from the list of nominees in the Film division each year and are not announced prior to the ceremony. Grand Prize winners, which could be either a movie or a single individual, are ineligible for other major awards they are nominated for in the Film division.
The Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Supporting Actress (Film) is given at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
The Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Supporting Actor (Film) is given at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
The Baeksang Arts Awards for Best New Actress (Film) is given at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
The Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Drama is given at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
The Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Actor (TV) is given at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
The Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Actress (TV) is given at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
The 56th Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony was held on June 5, 2020 at KINTEX, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, hosted by Shin Dong-yup, Bae Suzy and Park Bo-gum for the third consecutive year. The annual awards ceremony is one of South Korea’s most prestigious award shows, recognizing excellence in film, television, and theater. The ceremony was initially set for May 1, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It did not invite an audience to prevent the spread of the disease.