[백상예술대상] The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards Celebrates Milestone Achievements in Cinema and Stage

On May 8, 2026, the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards took place at COEX in Seoul, marking a significant expansion of the ceremony. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Korean musicals, the event introduced a new musical category, crowning 'Mongyudowon' as the inaugural Best Musical and honoring Kim Jun-su with the Best Actor award in the category. In the film division, director Park Chan-wook received the Best Picture award for 'Eojjeolsuga Eopda,' while director Yoon Ga-eun was honored with the Best Director award for 'Master of the World,' surprising many who anticipated a victory for either Park or Jang Hang-jun.