5 Best Korean Drama Directors Nominated for the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards

Kapanlagi.com - The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, a prestigious award ceremony for the South Korean entertainment industry, will be held on May 5, 2025. This event honors various outstanding works, including films, dramas, and television programs. Several nominations have been announced, and this time the main focus is on the Best Director category.

The directors who have made it to the nominations are those who have created dramas with exceptional cinematography and storytelling. These works have not only captured the attention of viewers but also critics, thanks to their impressive directing quality.

Among the selected names, there are several who are already well-known to Korean drama fans. Here is the complete list of nominees for Best Director at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards:

1. Kim Won-seok

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Kim Won-seok is known for his ability to direct dramas with a deep emotional touch. The drama WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU TANGERINES tells a colorful story of life, wrapped in a touching realism.

This director successfully crafts each scene with great care, creating the perfect atmosphere for the story being presented.

2. Kim Hee-won

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Kim Hee-won is known for his directing style that pays attention to every detail in production. LIGHT SHOP is a work that successfully captures the audience's attention through a story that highlights everyday life with beautiful visuals. Kim Hee-won brings a fresh vibe to this drama, making it one of the favorite candidates at the Baeksang Arts Awards.

3. Song Yeon-hwa

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Song Yeon-hwa created the drama DOUBT with a psychological theme that challenges the audience's thinking. With a narrative full of tension, this director successfully delves deeper into the characters' emotions, making the audience connected to a story journey filled with puzzles and mysteries. DOUBT becomes a captivating work with well-developed conflict.

4. Lee Do-yoon

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Lee Do-yoon proves his ability in directing a medical drama full of action and tension. In THE TRAUMA CODE: HEROES ON CALL, this director successfully combines medical elements and emotionally draining drama, making this work very relevant and interesting to watch. Solid directing techniques make this drama one of the best nominations.

5. Jung Ji-in

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Lastly, there is Jung Ji-in who directed JEONGNYEON: THE STAR IS BORN, a drama that combines musical elements and the story of a star's life. This director successfully captures the facets of a celebrity's life in great depth, packaging it in an entertaining and touching form. This work has received much praise for its clever emotional portrayal.

These are the best Korean drama directors nominated for the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards. Stay tuned for more Korean articles. If not now, when?

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