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!

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Watch: “Better Late Than Single 2” Introduces Contestants And Teases Drama Ahead In Exciting Trailer

Netflix has shared a new sneak peek of “Better Late Than Single 2”!

“Better Late Than Single” is a makeover-style dating show in which romantically inexperienced singles attempt to find first love. Seo In Guk; Kang Han Na; Car, the Garden; and Lee Eun Ji will all be returning as panelists for Season 2.

The newly released main poster and trailer introduce viewers to this season’s contestants, all of whom have zero dating experience and are looking to start their first-ever relationship.

Although the celebrity panelists initially find themselves bewildered and even frustrated by the contestants’ awkward and unpredictable behavior as they struggle to find their footing, the inexperienced singles later surprise them by making unexpected transformations as they boldly pursue love.

In terms of what will set Season 2 apart from Season 1, producing director (PD) Kim No Eun teased, “If the male contestants’ personalities stood out last season, the female contestants will have a major presence this season. Please look forward to the bold female contestants playing active roles.”

Meanwhile, PD Won Seung Jae remarked, “If Season 1 was like an educational program that cheered on the contestants’ growth while capturing the awkward moments that stemmed from their inexperience, Season 2 is closer to a true dating show.”

Check out the new poster and trailer for “Better Late Than Single 2” below!

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“Better Late Than Single 2” will premiere on July 7.

In the meantime, watch the currently airing dating show “Heart Signal 5” on Viki below:

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Watch: Netflix’s Dating Show “Better Late Than Single 2” Announces Premiere Date With New Teaser

Netflix’s dating show “Better Late Than Single 2” has unveiled its first teaser!

“Better Late Than Single 2” is a makeover-style dating reality program about romantically inexperienced singles with zero experience but maximum expectations as they take on their first attempt at love. Returning as panels are Seo In Guk, Kang Han Na, Car, the Garden, and Lee Eun Ji.

The newly released teaser highlights the panels’ sharp reactions, signaling the return of the same endearingly awkward singles.

From a “melt-your-eardrum” boyfriend type who left Lee Eun Ji stunned, to a “fickle ideal-type” whose preferences change every day, to a “visual-obsessed type” who focuses solely on appearance, the lineup of romantically inexperienced participants adds to the curiosity. In addition, the panels’ blunt reaction, “Do whatever you want,” followed by the confident remark, “Let’s go on a reward vacation,” further raises expectations for the participants’ performance.

The teaser also hints at the arrival of game changers of a different kind. With the panels unanimously saying, “This season’s game changers are built different,” it remains to be seen what kind of impact the new participants will have, as well as how the singles’ first steps into dating will deliver both excitement and relatability.

Watch the full video below!

“Better Late Than Single 2” is set to premiere on July 7.

Check out another dating show “Heart Signal 5” here:

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May Rising Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rising singers!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of various rising singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from April 27 to May 27.

CORTIS shot to the top of this month’s list after seeing a whopping 328.60 percent increase in their brand reputation index since April, bringing their total score to 6,065,405.

Trot singer Kim Yong Bin held onto his spot at second place with a brand reputation index of 3,917,846, marking a 34.10 percent increase in his score since last month.

HANRORO took third place with a brand reputation index of 3,300,462, marking a 9.65 percent rise in her score since April.

BIBI jumped to fourth place with a brand reputation index of 3,122,855, marking an impressive 112.92 percent increase in her score.

Finally, ENHYPEN came in at a close fifth with a brand reputation index of 3,099,769, marking a 22.56 percent rise in their score since April.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. CORTIS
  2. Kim Yong Bin
  3. HANRORO
  4. BIBI
  5. ENHYPEN
  6. Stray Kids
  7. TWS
  8. Park Ji Hyeon
  9. Park Seo Jin
  10. WOODZ (Cho Seung Youn)
  11. KiiiKiii
  12. DAY6
  13. RIIZE
  14. Yena
  15. Rowoon
  16. Woody
  17. BABYMONSTER
  18. EXO’s Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.)
  19. Ahn Sung Hoon
  20. BTOB’s Changsub
  21. Kim Hee Jae
  22. Jo Yuri
  23. KATSEYE
  24. QWER
  25. Hearts2Hearts
  26. Lee Mujin
  27. Son Tae Jin
  28. WJSN’s Dayoung
  29. Car, the garden
  30. OVAN

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