Nomination for Best Actor at the 16th Korea Drama Awards, Park Ji Hoon and Choi Woo Shik Included

Kapanlagi.com - The 16th Korea Drama Awards 2025 is set to take place on October 11. The nomination for Best Actor is one of the most anticipated categories.

This festival will be held at the Gyeongnam Culture and Arts Center, Jinju, and voting for the main awards will be open from August 28 to September 22. A total of 92 dramas have been nominated, including the actors and production staff involved.

Among the many names, public attention is focused on Park Ji Hoon and Choi Woo Shik. Both are considered to have brought a new color to their dramas, making them worthy competitors in the Best Actor category.

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1. Park Jinyoung

The actor who successfully received a nomination for the 2025 Korea Drama Awards (credit: mydramalist)

Park Jinyoung was nominated thanks to two dramas, namely THE WITCH and OUR UNWRITTEN SEOUL. His acting showcases complex characters with consistent emotional depth.

After completing his mandatory military service, he has matured further in his acting. His latest work demonstrates his ability in both romantic and coming-of-age dramas.

2. Lee Jun Young

Actors who successfully entered the nominations for the Korea Drama Awards 2025 (credit:mydramalist)

Lee Jun Young achieved recognition through four different dramas, ranging from MELO MOVIE, WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU TANGERINES, PUMP UP THE HEALTHY LOVE to WEAK HERO CLASS 2. His versatility is acknowledged as he is able to play roles in various genres.

He is considered successful in building the audience's emotions with each character he portrays. This proves his maturity as a versatile actor.

3. Lee Hyun Wook

Actors who successfully entered the nominations for the Korea Drama Awards 2025 (credit:mydramalist)

Lee Hyun Wook showcases his acting flexibility through two dramas, SHARK: THE STORM and THE QUEEN WHO CROWNS. In SHARK: THE STORM, he successfully brings tension to the boxing ring with intense rivalry.

Meanwhile, in THE QUEEN WHO CROWNS, Lee Hyun Wook stands out with his role as a cunning villain. His crazy yet convincing performance keeps the audience glued to the screen.

4. Park Ji Hoon

The actor who successfully entered the nominations for the 2025 Korea Drama Awards (credit:mydramalist)

Park Ji Hoon captures attention through his role as Yeon Si-eun in WEAK HERO CLASS 2. This lonely character feels real as he connects it with his personal experiences.

His acting is considered honest, especially when portraying Si-eun's anger. He also promises to continue honing his skills by exploring more emotions in upcoming projects.

5. Jung Jun Won

The actor who successfully entered the nominations for the 2025 Korea Drama Awards (credit:instagram.com/tvn_drama)

Jung Jun Won was nominated for the drama Resident Playbook. He plays Gu Do Won with a combination of professionalism and a strong empathetic side.

Although he initially faced criticism regarding visual chemistry, his acting was gradually accepted and praised. The success of this drama also boosted his popularity.

6. Choi Woo Shik

Actors who have been nominated for the Korea Drama Awards 2025 (credit:mydramalist)

Choi Woo Shik showcases natural acting quality through the drama MELO MOVIE. His warm chemistry with Park Bo Young brings the character Ko Gyeom to life with full emotion.

His role as a film critic feels authentic and grounded. This makes his name one of the strong candidates in this year's nominations.

7. Popular Q&A About Korea 16th Korea Drama Awards

Q: When will the 16th Korea Drama Awards be held?
A: The 16th Korea Drama Awards will be held on October 11, 2025.

Q: Who are the nominees for Best Acting Actor?
A: The nominees include Park Jinyoung, Lee Jun Young, Lee Hyun Wook, Park Ji Hoon, Jung Jun Won, and Choi Woo Shik.

Q: What is the voting process for this award?
A: Voting is open from August 28 to September 22, with 10% coming from fans.

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