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 Young-kyun is a South Korean actor, film producer, and politician.
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.
Kim Jin-kyu was a South Korean actor, film director and producer.
Yoon Jeong-hee is a South Korean actress active since 1967.
Moon Hee is a South Korean actress active since 1965. She was born in Pusan, South Korea in 1947. While attending Seorabeol Art College with a film and theater major, Moon applied for recruiting new actors by KBS TV. When she was attending for a camera test, Moon was picked up by an assistant director of Lee Man-hee. Moon was cast to star in Lee's film Heukmaek. Moon was commonly referred to as one of the "Troika" along with her rival actresses, Yoon Jeong-hee and Nam Jeong-im of the 1960s and early 1970s. Moon Hee retired from the acting career when she married Jang Gang-jae, the vice president of Hankook Ilbo in November 1971 who later became the chair of the newspaper company.
Choi Moo-ryong was South Korean actor, producer, and director who is father of Choi Min-soo
Choi Min-soo is a South Korean actor. He is known as one of the most acclaimed actors in South Korea.
Hah Myung-joong is a South Korean actor, film director, producer, planner, and screenwriter. Hah started his career as an actor, but expanded his career to film directing, and film producing. Hah graduated from Kyung Hee University with a major in English literature. His brother Ha Gil-jong was a film director. His 1985 film Daengbyeot was entered into the 35th Berlin International Film Festival.
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.
Choi Bool-am is a South Korean actor and a professor.
The 50th Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony, presented by the Ilgan Sports, took place on May 27, 2014, at Grand Peace Hall, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, beginning at 6:20 p.m. Korean Standard Time. The ceremony, televised in South Korea by JTBC, was hosted by comedian Shin Dong-yup and actress Kim Ah-joong.
The 53th Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony was held on May 3, 2017 at Hall D, COEX in Seoul. Hosted by Park Joong-hoon and Bae Suzy, 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 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 Actor (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 Actor (Film) 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 Supporting Actor (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.