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5th Blue Dragon Series Awards

The 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards is an annual South Korean awards ceremony honoring excellence in streaming television and series content produced or serviced by streaming platforms in South Korea. Presented by Sports Chosun, the ceremony takes place in Seoul on July 31, 2026, starting at 20:30 KST. The event is hosted by television personalities Jun Hyun-Moo and Lim Yoon-A.

Promotional poster for the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards
Promotional poster for the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards

Ceremony Overview

Established to recognize achievements in the rapidly expanding streaming series industry, the Blue Dragon Series Awards highlights dramas and variety content released through major streaming platforms rather than traditional broadcast networks. The fifth edition features competitive categories spanning major acting awards, new talent recognition, and grand prizes.

Principal Winners and Nominees

Grand Prize (Daesang)

Best Drama

  • Winner: "The Legend of Kitchen Soldier" (TVING)
  • Nominees: "Made in Korea" (Disney+), "Yumi's Cells S3" (TVING), "You and Everything Else" (Netflix), "The Scarecrow" (ENA)

Best Actor

  • Winner: Park Hae-Soo ("The Scarecrow")
  • Nominees: Kim Sun-Ho ("Can This Love Be Translated?"), Kim Woo-Bin ("Genie, Make a Wish"), Park Ji-Hoon ("The Legend of Kitchen Soldier"), Hyun-Bin ("Made in Korea")

Best Actress

  • Winner: Shin Hae-Sun ("The Art of Sarah")
  • Nominees: Go Youn-Jung ("Can This Love Be Translated?"), Kim Go-Eun ("You and Everything Else"), Park Bo-Young ("Gold Land"), Park Ji-Hyun ("You and Everything Else")

Best Supporting Actor

  • Winner: Yoon Kyung-Ho ("The Legend of Kitchen Soldier")
  • Nominees: Lee Kwang-Soo ("Gold Land"), Lee Sang-Yi ("The Legend of Kitchen Soldier"), Jung Moon-Sung ("The Scarecrow"), Jin Sun-Kyu ("Aema")

Best Supporting Actress

  • Winner: Park Bo-Kyung ("The Art of Sarah")
  • Nominees: Kwak Sun-Young ("The Scarecrow"), Moon Jeong-Hee ("Gold Land"), Seo Eun-Su ("Made in Korea"), Lim Soo-Jung ("Low Life")

Best New Actor

  • Winner: Kim Jae-Won ("Yumi's Cells S3")
  • Nominees: Kim Jin-Wook ("Low Life"), Baek Sun-Ho ("If Wishes Could Kill"), Song Geon-Hee ("The Scarecrow"), Lee Hong-Nae ("The Legend of Kitchen Soldier")

Best New Actress

  • Winner: Jeon So-Young ("If Wishes Could Kill")
  • Nominees: Kim Min ("Low Life"), Bang Hyo-Rin ("Aema"), Seo Ji-Hye ("The Scarecrow"), Arin ("S Line")

Popularity Award

  • Winners: Byeon Woo-Seok, Go Youn-Jung, Lee Soo-Ji, Yoo Jae-Suk
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