5th Blue Dragon Series Awards Announces Nominees

The nominees for the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards have been announced!

Sports Chosun, which also presents the annual Blue Dragon Film Awards, launched Korea’s first award ceremony specifically for streaming platforms in 2022. In light of the continuing growth of OTT (over-the-top) streaming platforms, the Blue Dragon Series Awards honors excellence in dramas and variety shows produced by these streaming services.

The nominees were selected through online voting that took place from June 17 through 30 as well as evaluations by Sports Chosun entertainment news reporters and industry expert surveys regarding original content that was released from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026.

Check out the nominees below!

Best Drama

Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Supporting Actor

Best Supporting Actress

Best New Actor

Best New Actress

  • Kim Min (“Low Life”)
  • Bang Hyo Rin (“Aema”)
  • Seo Ji Hye (“The Scarecrow”)
  • Arin (“S LINE”)
  • Jeon So Young (“If Wishes Could Kill”)

Best Variety Show

  • “Screwballs 4”
  • “Better Late Than Single”
  • “Jae Seok’s B&B Rules!”
  • “The White Collars 2”
  • “Culinary Class Wars 2”

Best Male Entertainer

  • Kim Won Hun (“SNL Korea 8”)
  • Shin Dong Yup (“SNL Korea 8”)
  • Yu Jae Seok (“Jae Seok’s B&B Rules!”)
  • Lee Kwang Soo (“Jae Seok’s B&B Rules!”)
  • Joo Woo Jae (“Screwballs 4”)

Best Female Entertainer

Best New Male Entertainer

  • Kim Kyu Won (“SNL Korea 8”)
  • Kim Seon Ho (“Bonjour Bakery”)
  • Byeon Woo Seok (“Jae Seok’s B&B Rules!”)
  • Car, the Garden (“Better Late Than Single”)
  • Hu Deok Juk (“Culinary Class Wars 2”)

Best New Female Entertainer

  • Kim Sihyeon (“Culinary Class Wars 2”)
  • Kim Ye Won (“EXchange 4”)
  • Shim Ja Yoon (Yoon) (“The White Collars 2”)
  • Ahn Joo Mi (“SNL Korea 8”)
  • Choi Mina Sue (“Single’s Inferno 5”)

The 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards will take place on July 31. Stay tuned for updates!

Watch “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” on Viki:

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8 On-Air Korean Variety Shows To Watch On Viki

This summer has been an exciting time for new variety shows on Viki!

Here are 8 new and on-air Korean variety programs you can watch on Viki now:

“Unplanned Trip: Limited Edition”

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“Unplanned Trip: Limited Edition” follows Park Seo Joon, Jung Yu Mi, and Choi Woo Shik as they travel across South Korea without knowing where they will go, where they will sleep, or how they will get there. It is a new version of the long-running “Youth Over Flowers” travel series.

Watch “Unplanned Trip: Limited Edition” below:

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“Bonjour Bakery”

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Set in a peaceful rural village, “Bonjour Bakery” is a healing baking variety show centered on Korea’s first senior French dessert cafe, where pastries are crafted using local ingredients. The show stars Kim Hee Ae, Cha Seung Won, Kim Seon Ho, and Lee Ki Taek.

Watch “Bonjour Bakery” on Viki:

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“Kumusta”

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Although not technically a Korean variety show, “Kumusta” is a new cross-cultural culinary collaboration! Led by chef JP Anglo, Filipino celebrities Jodi Sta. Maria, Francine Diaz, Janella Salvador, and Arci Muñoz partner with South Korean actor Ji Chang Wook to develop a Filipino pop-up restaurant in Gangnam.

Watch “Kumusta” below:

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“Heart Signal 5”

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“Heart Signal” is a hit dating show in which singles look for love while living together in the same house. Meanwhile, a celebrity panel attempts to deduce whom each contestant is interested in and which singles will wind up forming couples. This season’s “celebrity prediction panel” includes original members Yoon Jong Shin, Lee Sang Min, and Kim Eana, who are joined by new members Roy Kim and Billlie’s Tsuki.

Watch “Heart Signal 5” on Viki:

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“Director’s Arena”

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Short-form dramas are taking the world by storm, and a new generation of South Korean directors are ready to deliver in this first-ever directorial survival show. Mentored by film director Lee Byeong Heon, actors Cha Tae Hyun and Jang Keun Suk, and comedian Jang Do Yeon, the contestants must capture the audience’s attention within two minutes—or risk elimination.

Watch “Director’s Arena” below:

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“Running Man”

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Prepare for non-stop laughter and adrenaline as Yu Jae Seok, Ji Suk Jin, Kim Jong Kook, Haha, Song Ji Hyo, Yang Se Chan, and Ji Ye Eun embark on outrageous missions and hilarious games across Korea and beyond with plenty of special guests! From elaborate tag sequences to mind-bending puzzles, this iconic variety show delivers unpredictable twists and turns.

Watch “Running Man” below:

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“The Return of Superman”

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It’s Dad’s time to shine: while the wives take a well-deserved break, these celebrity fathers take on the challenge of caring for their young children for 48 hours, entirely on their own. Get an intimate look into the daily lives and unique parenting styles of these famous dads, as they navigate everything from mealtime chaos to imaginative play.

Watch “The Return of Superman” below:

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“I Live Alone”

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Step into the intriguing, often hilarious, and surprisingly relatable lives of South Korea’s most beloved single celebrities. From the mundane to the extraordinary, this unscripted series offers an intimate glimpse into their daily routines. Alongside hosts including Jun Hyun Moo, Kian84, and a rotating cast of celebrity guests, you’ll get an inside look into what it’s like to live alone in Korea.

Watch “I Live Alone” below:

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Watch: Cha Seung Won, Kim Hee Ae, Kim Seon Ho, And Lee Ki Taek Hold Back Tears As They Listen To An Elderly Customer’s Song In “Bonjour Bakery”

Upcoming variety show “Bonjour Bakery” shares warmth with the elderly in a quiet rural village!

Set in a peaceful rural village, “Bonjour Bakery” is a healing baking variety show centered on Korea’s first senior French dessert cafe, where pastries are crafted using local ingredients. The show stars Kim Hee Ae, Cha Seung Won, Kim Seon Ho, and Lee Ki Taek.

Stemming from the realization that “a senior’s happiness is simple,” this project gifts a “time purely for oneself” to the parents’ generation who have lived their entire lives for their families. Seeing the seniors enjoy complete happiness through new flavors and experiences will remind viewers of their own grandmothers and parents, promising to deliver a moving, healing experience that all generations can relate to.

In the newly released teaser, Cha Seung Won serves a classic French pastry galette de rois (“King’s cake”) to the elderly. As he tries to pause those who can’t wait to dig into the dish, Cha Seung Won explains that it is tradition to hide a small charm inside it but that they hid a chestnut in one of the five cakes that were served.

When Cha Seung Won signals them to begin eating, customers cut the cake and look for the chestnut with excitement in their eyes. Soon, a elderly woman shouts in joy, “I found the chestnut!” When Cha Seung Won hands her a flower as a prize, another elderly customer suggests that the finder sing for everyone. The elderly female’s song begins to flow through the laughter-filled bakery, and everyone focuses on her voice, sharing a happy moment together.

Watch the full teaser below:

“Bonjour Bakery” premieres on May 8 and will be available on Viki.

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Watch: Cha Seung Won Proudly Presents His Pastry Creations In “Bonjour Bakery” Teaser

Get ready to see Cha Seung Won in action as a patissier on “Bonjour Bakery”!

Set in a peaceful rural village, “Bonjour Bakery” is a healing baking variety show centered on Korea’s first senior French dessert café, where pastries are crafted using local ingredients. The show stars Kim Hee Ae, Cha Seung Won, Kim Seon Ho, and Lee Ki Taek.

The newly released teaser introduces the capable Cha Seung Won—also known as Chef Cha, Actor Cha, and “Chajumma”—who welcomes viewers to “Bonjour Bakery.”

Cha Seung Won confidently says, “I’m the best. I want to make it pretty.” Painstakingly putting care into each piece of decoration and carefully piping out the cream to create pieces of delicious artwork, Cha Seung Won impresses with his attention to detail and beautiful pastry creations. He proudly presents, “My babies. I recommend them with confidence.”

Despite talking about the importance of fundamentals, the teaser ends with Cha Seung Won accidentally flipping the tray over, squishing his pastries in the process.

Watch the teaser below!

“Bonjour Bakery” is set to premiere on May 8 at 4 p.m. KST on Coupang Play.

While waiting, watch Cha Seung Won in “Hwayugi” on Viki:

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Also watch Lee Ki Taek in “The Practical Guide to Love” below:

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Cha Seung Won, Kim Hee Ae, Kim Seon Ho, And Lee Ki Taek Share Warm Smiles In New Variety Show “Bonjour Bakery” Poster

Upcoming variety show “Bonjour Bakery” has unveiled a new poster!

Set in a peaceful rural village, “Bonjour Bakery” is a healing baking variety show centered on Korea’s first senior French dessert cafe, where pastries are crafted using local ingredients. The show stars Kim Hee Ae, Cha Seung Won, Kim Seon Ho, and Lee Ki Taek.

The poster shows the cast’s warm teamwork as they greet guests with friendly smiles. Kim Hee Ae and Cha Seung Won each hold madeleines and coffee while smiling with grace, and Kim Seon Ho and Lee Ki Taek stand behind them with bright smiles. The image builds anticipation for the chemistry they will share.

Their roles are also notable. Cha Seung Won and Lee Ki Taek team up as chefs, trying dessert baking for the first time in their lives in the kitchen. In the dining area, Kim Hee Ae and Kim Seon Ho work closely together. Their careful attention to elderly guests and warm conversations are expected to give viewers a healing experience.

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“Bonjour Bakery” is set to premiere on May 8 at 4 p.m. KST and will be available on Viki. Stay tuned!

While waiting, watch Cha Seung Won in “Hwayugi” on Viki:

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Also watch Lee Ki Taek in “The Practical Guide to Love” below:

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