53rd Baeksang Arts Awards
The 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony took place on May 3, 2017, in Seoul, South Korea. Organized by IS PLUS Corp., the event recognized excellence in South Korean film and television productions released during the preceding year. The awards are among the most prestigious honors in the South Korean entertainment industry.
Film Category Highlights
In the film category, director Park Chan-wook was awarded the Grand Prize (Daesang) for his work on The Handmaiden. The award for Best Film went to The Wailing. Kim Jee-woon received the Best Director award for The Age of Shadows, while Song Kang-ho was named Best Actor for his performance in the same film. Son Ye-jin won the Best Actress award for her role in The Last Princess.
Key Winners in Film
- Grand Prize (Daesang): Park Chan-wook (The Handmaiden)
- Best Film: The Wailing
- Best Director: Kim Jee-woon (The Age of Shadows)
- Best Actor: Song Kang-ho (The Age of Shadows)
- Best Actress: Son Ye-jin (The Last Princess)
- Best Supporting Actor: Kim Eui-sung (Train to Busan)
- Best Supporting Actress: Kim So-jin (The King)
- Best New Director: Yeon Sang-ho (Train to Busan)
- Best New Actor: Ryu Jun-yeol (The King)
- Best New Actress: Lee Sang-hee (Our Love Story)