{"id":618,"date":"2026-05-10T16:46:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T16:46:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en-ko\/manual_20260511010045-enkr\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T16:46:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T16:46:58","slug":"manual_20260511010045-enkr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en-ko\/manual_20260511010045-enkr\/","title":{"rendered":"The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards Expands Its Stage to Embrace Musicals and Theater"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards Expands Its Stage to Embrace Musicals and Theater<\/div>\n

The 62nd \ubc31\uc0c1\uc608\uc220\ub300\uc0c1 solidified its \uc815\uccb4\uc131 as a comprehensive arts ceremony, significantly expanding its scope to include a dedicated musical category alongside traditional television, film, and theater awards.<\/p>\n

Baeksang's Stage Welcomes Musicals<\/h2>\n

The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards broadened its scope this year, now encompassing musicals in addition to television, film, and theater. The overarching theme for this year's \uc2dc\uc0c1\uc2dd emphasized expanding the meaning of 'the \ubb34\ub300,' and the award results clearly demonstrated the significant presence of the performing arts.<\/p>\n

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In the newly introduced Musical \ubd80\ubb38, 'Mongyudowon' took home the Grand Prize for Production. Kim Junsu received the Best Actor award for his role in 'Beetlejuice,' while Seo Byung-gu was honored with the \ucc3d\uc791\uc0c1 for 'Evita.' The establishment of a separate musical category reflects the notable growth of the Korean performance market and its expanding audience base.<\/p>\n

Recognizing Excellence in Theater<\/h2>\n

In the \uc5f0\uadf9 category, 'Jellyfish' won the prestigious \ubc31\uc0c1\uc5f0\uadf9\uc0c1. Kim Shin-rok was recognized as Best Actress for her performance in 'Prima Facie,' and the Fire Chariot troupe received the Young Theater Award. These theater accolades underscore the Baeksang Arts Awards' commitment to highlighting \ubb34\ub300\uc608\uc220 alongside video content, reinforcing the ceremony's comprehensive identity.<\/p>\n

Spotlight on Rising Stars and Fan Favorites<\/h2>\n

The \uacb0\uacfc for the New Actor Awards also garnered significant attention. For the television division, Lee Chae-min of tvN\u2019s 'Tyrant\u2019s Chef' and Bang Hyo-rin of Netflix\u2019s 'Aema' were honored. In the \uc601\ud654 division, the New Actor Awards went to Park Ji-hoon for 'The Man Who Lives with the King' and Seo Soo-bin for 'Master of the World'.<\/p>\n

The Naver \uc778\uae30\uc0c1 was presented to Park Ji-hoon and Im Yoon-a. Notably, Park Ji-hoon received both the New Actor Award for film and the Popularity Award, marking a strong presence at this year's Baeksang ceremony.<\/p>\n

Baeksang's Expanding Role as a Comprehensive Arts Awards<\/h2>\n

The \uc138\uacc4\uc801 consumption of Korean content extends beyond dramas and films; \uacf5\uc5f0, including musicals and plays, are increasingly connecting with international audiences through talented actors and creators. The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards reflected this trend by honoring not only those on screen but also the creators on the physical \ubb34\ub300.<\/p>\n

This \ud655\uc7a5 at the recent \uc2dc\uc0c1\uc2dd reaffirmed Baeksang's status not merely as a popular awards show, but as a \uc885\ud569\uc608\uc220 award that recognizes achievements across diverse genres.<\/p>\n

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