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The 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards took place on July 31 at Paradise City in Incheon, celebrating the biggest names in Korea's streaming entertainment industry.
The annual event recognizes outstanding original K-dramas and variety programs released on streaming platforms over the past year. Check out the full list of this year's winners below.
2026 Blue Dragon’s Choice (Daesang/Grand Prize): Kim Go Eun
Best Entertainment Program: Better Late than Single
Best Drama: The Legend of Kitchen Soldier
Best Actor: Park Hae Soo (The Scarecrow)
Best Actress: Shin Hae Sun (The Art of Sarah)
Best Supporting Actor: Yoon Kyung Ho (The Legend of Kitchen Soldier)
Best Supporting Actress: Park Bo Kyung (The Art of Sarah)
Best New Actor: Kim Jae Won (Yumi's Cells Season 3)
Best New Actress: Jeon So Young (If Wishes Could Kill)
Global Icon with LAVIAEN Cosmetic: Go Youn Jung
Popular Star Awards: Go Youn Jung, Byeon Woo Seok, Yoo Jae Suk, Lee Su Ji
OST Popularity Award: Sad Saltiness by An Yu Jin (The Legend of Kitchen Soldier)
Outstanding Male Entertainer: Joo Woo Jae (Screwballs Season 4)
Outstanding Female Entertainer: Jung Yi Rang (Dabang Sisters)
Best Male Entertainer: Kim Won Hun (Saturday Night Live Korea)
Best Female Entertainer: Kim Sook (Screwballs Season 4)
Best New Male Entertainer: Kim Kyu Won (Saturday Night Live Korea)
Best New Female Entertainer: Yoon (The White Collars 2)
