Blue Dragon Series Awards 2025 full winners list: IU, TXT's Yeonjun, Kian84, Hyeri, and more win big at the 4th edition
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IU, aka Lee Ji Eun won Best Actor for When Life Gives You Tangerines, alongside Yeom Hye Ran, who bagged Best Supporting Actor, the night's two most prestigious honours. While accepting the award, the Korean soloist said, 'This will likely remain the proudest work of my life,' she said. 'It made me feel more alive and expressive than ever.' IU added, 'To all the Aesoons who lived their lives vividly in a world that told us to stay blurry, and to every Geummyeong who planted their dreams with boldness, I dedicate my respect and gratitude.' Meanwhile, Yeom, who played Gwang Rye in the show, said, 'I've never received this much support and praise in my life. It's overwhelming,' she shared. 'I thank the writer and director for giving me a once-in-a-lifetime project.'
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Park Bo Gum, who had a limited yet one of the most impactful roles in the series, accepted the award for the K-drama winning Best Show. While on stage, he said, 'I sincerely thank the crew who worked hard through all four seasons. It was an honour to portray Gwan Sik. This was made possible thanks to the child actors and senior actor Park Hae Joon.'
Another Netflix original, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, also scored big, taking home Best Drama. Ju Ji-hoon was named Best Actor for his role, while Choo Young-woo won Best New Actor for playing Dr. Yang. Accepting the award, Ju Ji-hoon said, 'Bringing a comic book to life is no easy feat,' he said. 'Thanks to everyone who helped make it realistic, especially my comrade, Director Lee Do Yoon.'
So Ji Sub's Karma also clinched a win, though the actor himself was snubbed, with Lee Kwang Soo walking away with Best Supporting Actor. While accepting the award, he recalled a hilarious run-in with D.O., adding, 'D.O. told me he dreamt I died from an infection after getting a hair transplant. He cursed me out but said it was a lucky dream. Thanks, D.O.!'
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