Netflix’s K-dramas and reality game shows dominate the upcoming 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards. From the thrillers Mask Girl and A Killer Paradox to the reality game series The Devil’s Plan and more, each gets nominated in different categories after proving to be a great success following their release. Of course, the artists from these shows also secure nominations. So, read the full list of Netflix and other streaming platforms’ shows that nab 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards nominations.
The 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards has announced its full list of nominees. The annual awards ceremony, organized by Sports Chosun and started in 2022, recognizes the original series and variety shows produced by several streaming services in South Korea, like Netflix, Disney+, seezn, Apple TV+, WATCHA, wavve, Kakao TV, Coupang Play, and TVING. Shows released from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024, made it to the list.
Best Drama
Mask Girl (Netflix)
A Killer Paradox (Netflix)
Daily Dose of Sunshine (Netflix)
LTNS (TVING)
Moving (Disney+)
Best Actor
Ryu Seung-ryong (Moving)
Ryu Jun-yeol (The 8 Show)
Byun Yo-han (Uncle Samsik)
Im Siwan (Boyhood)
Choi Woo-shik (A Killer Paradox)
Best Supporting Actor
Kim Sung-kyun (Moving)
Seo Hyun-woo (A Shop for Killers)
Ahn Jae-hong (Mask Girl)
Lee Kyu-hyung (Uncle Samsik)
Lee Hee-joon (A Killer Paradox)
Best New Actor
Kim Woo-seok (Night Has Come)
Noh Jae-won (Daily Dose of Sunshine)
Lee Si-woo (Boyhood)
Lee Jung-ha (Moving)
Choi Hyun-wook (High Cookie)
Best Actress
Park Bo-young (Daily Dose of Sunshine)
Ahn Eun-jin (Goodbye Earth)
Esom (LTNS)
Chun Woo-hee (The 8 Show)
Han Hyo-joo (Moving)
Best Supporting Actress
Kwak Sun-young (Moving)
Geum Hae-na (A Shop for Killers)
Yeom Hye-ran (Mask Girl)
Lee Joo-young (The 8 Show)
Tiffany Young (Uncle Samsik)
Best New Actress
Go Youn-jung (Moving)
Kim Hye-joon (A Shop for Killers)
Lee Yul-eum (The 8 Show)
Jang Da-ah (Pyramid Game)
Jeon So-nee (Parasyte: The Grey)
Best Variety Show
The Devil’s Plan (Netflix)
The Community (Wavve)
SNL Korea Season 5 (Coupang Play)
My Sibling’s Romance (Wavve)
Crime Scene (TVING)
Best Male Entertainer
Dex (Zombieverse)
Shin Dong-yup (SNL Korea Season 5)
Cho Sae-ho (Super Rich in Korea)
Ji Suk-jin (Bro & Marble in Dubai)
Code Kunst (My Sibling’s Romance)
Best New Male Entertainer
Kwak Joon-bin (The Devil’s Plan)
Ahn Do-gyu (SNL Korea Season 5)
Jeong Sewoon (19/20)
Jonathan (Zombieverse)
Joo Woo-jae (Witch Hunt 2023)
Best Female Entertainer
Park Ji-yoon (Crime Scene Returns)
Lee Soo-ji (SNL Korea Season 5)
Jang Do-yeon (High School Mystery Club 3)
Joo Hyun-young (Crime Scene Returns)
Pungja (Be My Side 3)
Best New Female Entertainer
Miyeon (My Sibling’s Romance)
Uhm Ji-yoon (Comedy Royale)
Yoon Gai (SNL Korea Season 5)
Ji Ye-eun (SNL Korea Season 5)
Patricia (My Sibling’s Romance)
These nominees were conscientiously picked through online voting from June 10 to 25. Sports Chosun entertainment news reporters and industry experts also evaluated them.
Who are the 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards presenters?
Blue Dragon Series Awards are known for its star-studded lineup of presenters, and this year will be no different. From Song Hye-kyo to Suzy and more, the stage will once again dazzle with the presence of South Korea’s top stars.
After winning the Best New Female Entertainer last year, Kim Ah-young (Radio Romance, Now, We Are Breaking Up) will present the Best New Male and Female Entertainer alongside Dex, who won the Best New Male Entertainer Award in 2023. Park Ji-hoon (Weak Hero Class 1) and Shin Hye-eun (The Glory) will announce the Best New Actor and Actress. Lee Dong-hwi (Chief Detective 1958) will present the Best Supporting Actor with TIRTIR CEO Lee Yu-bin.
The Glory stars Park Sung-hoon and Lim Ji-yeon will reunite to reveal the Best Support Actor and Actress winners. Suzy (Doona!) and Ha Jung-woo (Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds) will announce the Best Actor and Actress. At the same time, Yoo Jae-suk (Running Man) and Joo Hyun-young (Extraordinary Attorney Woo) will present the Best Male and Female Entertainers.
In addition, Park Jin-joo (It’s Okay to Not Be Okay) and Lee Kwang-soo (Running Man) will present the Best Variety Show Award. Lee Je-hoon (Escape) and Jo Bo-ah (Destined With You) will take the stage to unveil the Best Drama Award winner. For the finale, Song Hye-kyo (The Glory) will be the presenter of the Grand Prize winner after winning the same category last year.
Which platform do you think will win as many awards? With these great titles, not to mention notable actors and actresses, the competition is incredibly tight.
The 3rd Blue Dragon Series Awards will take place on Friday, July 19, at 8:30 p.m. KST.
