The 47th Blue Dragon Film Awards will take place on November 25 at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, the organizing committee announced on October 12. South Korea’s most prestigious film awards ceremony returns to close out the year, honoring the best theatrical releases from the past twelve months. Alongside the main event, submissions for the Chung Jung One Short Film Award opened the same day, giving emerging directors a chance to showcase their work on one of Korean cinema’s biggest stages.
Ceremony Date and Venue Confirmed for November 25
The Blue Dragon Film Awards secretariat confirmed that the 47th ceremony will be held on Wednesday, November 25, at KBS Hall in the Yeouido district of Seoul. The venue has hosted the awards for several years and accommodates the live broadcast production by KBS, the public broadcaster that gives the hall its name.
The ceremony traditionally serves as a year-end celebration of Korean cinema, recognizing the films, actors, and filmmakers who earned audience support over the past year. First launched in 1963, the Blue Dragon Film Awards have built a reputation for fair and transparent judging, distinguishing it from other major Korean film honors.
Chung Jung One Short Film Award Opens Submissions
Submissions for the Chung Jung One Short Film Award opened on October 12 and will remain open until midnight on October 18. The award has become a key pathway for new directors, introducing fresh voices and unique perspectives to the Korean film industry each year.
Eligibility extends to anyone with South Korean citizenship or foreign nationals residing in the country, including international students. Short narrative films with a runtime of 40 minutes or less, completed on or after October 13, 2025, are eligible for submission. Entries must be submitted online through the official Blue Dragon Film Awards website.
Submitted works will go through a preliminary screening round before advancing to the final stage. A judging panel composed of film industry experts will then evaluate the finalists and select the winners. The winning films will be announced during the 47th Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony on November 25.
A Look at Last Year’s Ceremony
The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards took place on November 19, 2025, at the same venue, KBS Hall in Yeouido. Director Park Chan-wook’s satirical thriller “No Other Choice” dominated the night with six awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress for Son Ye-jin.
Hyun Bin won Best Actor for his role as independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun in the period drama “Harbin”. The ceremony made history when Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin became the first married couple to win the top acting prizes in the same year. Lee Sung-min took Best Supporting Actor for “No Other Choice,” while Park Ji-hyeon won Best Supporting Actress for “Hidden Face”.
“I remember receiving an award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards when I was 27. At the time, I said that living as a 27-year-old actor wasn’t easy — and that the award would give me strength. More than 10 years have passed since then, and I had always dreamed of one day receiving Best Actress — and tonight, that dream came true.”
— Son Ye-jin, after winning Best Actress at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards
How to Watch the Blue Dragon Film Awards Worldwide
The Blue Dragon Film Awards airs on KBS 2TV in South Korea, continuing a broadcast partnership that began in 2021. International viewers can follow the ceremony through KBS World, the network’s global channel, which typically provides English subtitles.
Live streaming is available on the official KBS YouTube channel, a practice that started with the 2022 ceremony. Replays are accessible via Wavve for Korean audiences after the broadcast ends. For viewers in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and India, KBS World is available through various cable and satellite providers, as well as streaming platforms carrying Korean broadcast content. Real-time coverage from Korean entertainment portals like Naver Entertainment and Soompi provides another way to follow the event as it happens.
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What the Blue Dragon Film Awards Mean for Korean Cinema
The Blue Dragon Film Awards are considered one of South Korea’s three major film honors, alongside the Grand Bell Awards and the Baeksang Arts Awards. Hosted by Sports Chosun and sponsored by Daesang Group since its first ceremony, the awards have maintained relative fairness even as other major Korean film awards faced controversies over judging transparency.
Most actors make it a priority to attend the Blue Dragon Film Awards, often adjusting their schedules to be present. This level of participation has helped the ceremony maintain its standing as the leading film awards event in the country.
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The 47th Blue Dragon Film Awards will be held on November 25 at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. Short film submissions are open from October 12 to October 18 through the official Blue Dragon Film Awards website.
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