The red carpet preceding the ceremony was, as always, a spectacle of elegance and style. Many actresses opted for understated glamour in muted, neutral-toned gowns, proving that quiet luxury can indeed speak volumes.

Kim Go-eun turned heads in a sparkling off-shoulder dress, perfectly complemented by her chic pixie cut and statement jewelry. IU, nominated for Best Actress in TV for “When Life Gives You Tangerines,” graced the carpet in a white long-sleeved gown with delicate beading and a light tulle skirt. Kim Hye-yoon of “Lovely Runner” looked radiant in a beaded floral dress.

Among the gentlemen, Park Bo-gum exuded timeless sophistication in a classic black velvet suit. Ju Ji-hoon, who later won Best Actor (TV), made a stylish statement in a pinstripe suit paired with a fun printed necktie. Hyun Bin, nominated for his film “Harbin,” kept it sleek in a minimalist black suit.

Overall, the fashion trends leaned towards refined elegance, with many attendees embracing classic silhouettes and subtle embellishments. While some online commentators playfully noted a prevalence of light-colored, almost bridal-like gowns among the actresses, the general consensus was one of sophisticated red carpet dressing.

Several moments stood out during the awards ceremony:

• “When Life Gives You Tangerines” emerged as a big winner in the television categories, clinching awards for Best Drama, Best Screenplay (Lim Sang Choon), Best Supporting Actor (Choi Dae Hoon), and Best Supporting Actress (Yeom Hye Ran). The emotional reactions of the cast and crew upon receiving these accolades were particularly heartwarming. Notably, a touching moment between “The Glory” co-stars Song Hye-kyo and Yeom Hye-ran, where they shared warm hugs and support, became a widely talked-about highlight.

• The Grand Prize for Television was awarded to the Netflix hit cooking competition, “Culinary Class Wars,” recognizing its impactful and engaging content.

• In the film categories, “Harbin” took home the prestigious Best Film award, and its cinematographer, Hong Kyung Pyo, received the Grand Prize, highlighting the movie’s visual artistry.

• Jeon Do Yeon won Best Actress (Film) for her compelling performance in “Revolver,” which also earned Oh Seung Wook the award for Best Director (Film).

• Jo Jung Suk was named Best Actor (Film) for his role in “Pilot.”

• The Prizm Popularity Awards, voted by fans, went to the beloved “Lovely Runner” couple, Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon, underscoring their immense popularity.

Here’s a summary of the key awards presented at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards:

Film:

• Grand Prize: Hong Kyung Pyo (“Harbin” – Cinematographer)
• Best Film: “Harbin”
• Best Director: Oh Seung Wook (“Revolver”)
• Best Actor: Jo Jung Suk (“Pilot”)
• Best Actress: Jeon Do Yeon (“Revolver”)
• Best Supporting Actor: Yoo Jae Myung (“Land of Happiness”)
• Best Supporting Actress: Claudia Kim (“A Normal Family”)
• Best New Actor: Jung Sung Il (“Uprising”)
• Best New Actress: Roh Yoon Seo (“Hear Me: Our Summer”)
• Best Screenplay: Shin Chul, Park Chan Wook (“Uprising”)
• Best New Director: Oh Jung Min (“House of the Seasons”)
• Best Technical Achievement: Jo Yeong Wook (Music, “Uprising”)
• Gucci Impact Award: “The Land of Morning Calm”

Television:

• Grand Prize: “Culinary Class Wars” (Netflix)
• Best Drama: “When Life Gives You Tangerines” (Netflix)
• Best Director: Song Yeon Hwa (“Doubt”)
• Best Actor: Ju Ji Hoon (“The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call”)
• Best Actress: Kim Tae Ri (“Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born”)
• Best Supporting Actor: Choi Dae Hoon (“When Life Gives You Tangerines”)
• Best Supporting Actress: Yeom Hye Ran (“When Life Gives You Tangerines”)
• Best New Actor: Choo Young Woo (“The Tale of Lady Ok”)
• Best New Actress: Chae Won Bin (“Doubt”)
• Best Screenplay: Im Sang Choon (“When Life Gives You Tangerines”)
• Best New Director: N/A (category only in Film)
• Best Technical Achievement: Jang Yeong Gyu (Music, “Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born”)
• Best Variety Show: “Punghyanggo” (DdeunDdeun)
• Best Educational Show: “Special-Hakjeon” (SBS)
• Best Male Entertainer: Shin Dong Yup
• Best Female Entertainer: Lee Soo Ji

The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards once again highlighted the exceptional storytelling and talent within the South Korean entertainment industry, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating the remarkable works to come in the following year.