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.
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.
Park Mi-sun is a South Korean comedian and TV host of variety shows, notably Quiz to Change the World, Happy Together - Season 3, and We Got Married. She also starred in the sitcoms Soonpoong Clinic, Tae-hee, Hye-kyo, Ji-hyun, and All My Love.
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.
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.
Kim Shin-young is a South Korean comedian, MC and DJ. She debuted in 2004 on the SBS show People Looking For Laughter and won 'Best Variety Performer' at the 42nd Baeksang Arts Awards in 2006. She has hosted numerous variety shows and radio shows in South Korea and has won several awards for comedy and hosting in her career. In 2018, Kim became a member of Celeb Five, a dance group produced by CONTENTS LAB VIVO, a contents company owned by Song Eun-i.
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 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 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 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 Actor (TV) is given at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
The Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Variety Performer – Female 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.