Full Winners of the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards Announced

31 Jul 2026, 20:27 by K-Soul · allkpop

Actress Kim Go Eun took home the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards, held on the afternoon of July 31 at Paradise City in Incheon.

After being announced as the Grand Prize winner, Kim Go Eun shared, "I'll accept this award as recognition for all the hard work I put into 'You and Everything Else,' 'The Price of Confession,' and 'Yumi's Cells.' Thank you so much."

She continued, "I'm reminded of all the senior actors I've had the privilege of working with. I was fortunate to work alongside incredible seniors, and I learned so much by following their example. I hope that one day I can become that kind of senior to others."

Kim Go Eun added, "I've never taken the opportunity to work on a project for granted. I always try to approach every role with sincerity and responsibility. I'll continue working hard so people can keep discovering new sides of me and remain curious about me as an actress. Please continue to support me and give me more opportunities. I'll do my best."

The Best Drama award went to TVING's 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier,' while Netflix's 'Better Late Than Single' won Best Variety Program.

For the acting categories, Park Hae Soo won Best Actor for ENA's 'The Scarecrow,' while Shin Hye Sun received Best Actress for Netflix's 'The Art of Sarah.' Yoon Kyung Ho (The Legend of Kitchen Soldier) and Park Bo Kyung (The Art of Sarah) earned the supporting acting awards.

The Best New Actor trophy went to Kim Jae Won for TVING's 'Yumi's Cells Season 3,' while Jeon So Young won Best New Actress for Netflix's 'If Wishes Could Kill.'

In the variety categories, Kim Won Hoon (SNL Korea Season 8) and Kim Sook (Screwballs: The Rival) were named Best Male and Female Entertainers, respectively.

The Excellence Awards for variety performers went to Joo Woo Jae (Screwballs: The Rival) and Jung Yi Rang (Sisters' Café). Rookie entertainer honors were awarded to Kim Gyu Won (SNL Korea Season 8) and Shim Ja Yoon (Office Workers Season 2).

IVE's Ahn Yujin won the OST Popularity Award for 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier.' Go Yoon Jung, Byeon Woo Seok, Yoo Jae Suk, and Lee Soo Ji received the MarunFive Popular Star Award, while Go Youn Jung also earned the Global Icon with Lavien Cosmetics Award.

Full list of winners

Grand Prize (Daesang): Kim Go Eun (You and Everything Else)
Best Drama: The Legend of Kitchen Soldier
Best Variety Program: Better Late Than Single
Best Actor: Park Hae Soo (The Scarecrow)
Best Actress: Shin Hye Sun (The Art of Sarah)
Best Male Entertainer: Kim Won Hoon (SNL Korea Season 8)
Best Female Entertainer: Kim Sook (Screwballs: The Rival)
Excellence Award (Male Variety): Joo Woo Jae (Screwballs: The Rival)
Excellence Award (Female Variety): Jung Yi Rang (Sisters' Café)
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)
Best New Male Entertainer: Kim Gyu Won (SNL Korea Season 8)
Best New Female Entertainer: Shim Ja Yoon (Office Workers Season 2)
OST Popularity Award: Ahn Yujin (The Legend of Kitchen Soldier)
MarunFive Popular Star Award: Go Yoon Jung, Byeon Woo Seok, Yoo Jae Suk, Lee Soo Ji
Global Icon with Lavien Cosmetics Award: Go Youn Jung

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