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The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for excellence in film, television and theatre in South Korea. The awards were first introduced in 1965 by Chang Key-young, the founder of the
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was "Baeksang". It was established for the development of Korean popular culture and art and for enhancing the morale of artists. They are regarded as one of the most prestigious entertainment awards in South Korea. Baeksang Arts Awards are annually presented at a ceremony organised by
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, usually in the second quarter of each year, in
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. It is the only comprehensive awards ceremony in the country, recognising excellence in film, television and theatre.


Current awards


Film

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Grand Prize A prize is an award to be given to a person or a group of people (such as sporting teams and organizations) to recognize and reward their actions and achievements.
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Best Film This is a list of categories of awards commonly awarded through organizations that bestow film awards, including those presented by various film, festivals, and people's awards. Best Actor/Best Actress *See Best Actor#Film awards, Best Actress#F ...
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Best Director Best Director is the name of an award which is presented by various film, television and theatre organizations, festivals, and people's awards. It may refer to: Film awards * AACTA Award for Best Direction * Academy Award for Best Director * BA ...
* Best New Director * Best Screenplay * Best Actor *
Best Actress Best Actress is the name of an award which is presented by various film, television and theatre organisations, festivals, and people's awards to leading actresses in a film, television series, television film or play. The first Best Actress aw ...
* Best Supporting Actor * Best Supporting Actress * Best New Actor * Best New Actress * Technical Award


Television

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Grand Prize A prize is an award to be given to a person or a group of people (such as sporting teams and organizations) to recognize and reward their actions and achievements.
* Best Drama * Best Entertainment Program * Best Educational Show *
Best Director Best Director is the name of an award which is presented by various film, television and theatre organizations, festivals, and people's awards. It may refer to: Film awards * AACTA Award for Best Direction * Academy Award for Best Director * BA ...
* Best Screenplay * Best Actor *
Best Actress Best Actress is the name of an award which is presented by various film, television and theatre organisations, festivals, and people's awards to leading actresses in a film, television series, television film or play. The first Best Actress aw ...
* Best Supporting Actor * Best Supporting Actress * Best New Actor * Best New Actress * Best Male Variety Performer * Best Female Variety Performer * Technical Award


Theatre

* Baeksang Play * Best Short Play * Best Actor * Best Actress


Other

* Most Popular Actor * Most Popular Actress


Retired awards

* Best Original Soundtrack: 2014 * Best New Director – Television: 1988 to 2011 * Best New Variety Performer * Most Popular Variety Performer


Special awards


See also

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List of Asian television awards This list of Asian television awards is an index to articles on notable awards for contributions in various fields of television in Asia. The list is organized by region and country, although some awards are open to television performers or shows ...


References


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External links

* * {{Portal bar, South Korea, Film South Korean film awards South Korean television awards South Korean theatre awards Awards established in 1965 Annual events in South Korea 1965 establishments in South Korea