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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June Drama Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

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

The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 100 actors who appeared in dramas that aired between May 16 and June 16.

Heo Nam Jun, who is currently stealing hearts in “My Royal Nemesis,” topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 6,961,862. High-ranking phrases in his keyword analysis included “My Royal Nemesis,” “Lim Ji Yeon,” and “rom-com blue chip stock,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “charming,” “powerful,” and “handsome.” Heo Nam Jun’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 94.05 percent positive reactions.

Park Ji Hoon, who is currently starring in “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier,” took second place with a brand reputation index of 6,080,469.

Meanwhile, “My Royal Nemesis” leading lady Lim Ji Yeon ranked third for June with a brand reputation index of 5,497,553.

Koo Kyo Hwan, who recently appeared in “We Are All Trying Here,” came in fourth place with a brand reputation index of 5,205,421.

Finally, Byeon Woo Seok, who recently starred in “Perfect Crown,” rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 5,125,346.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

Heo Nam Jun
Park Ji Hoon
Lim Ji Yeon
Koo Kyo Hwan
Byeon Woo Seok
Go Youn Jung
Kim Hye Yoon
Park Bo Young
Oh Jung Se
Park Eun Bin
Chae Won Bin
Han Dong Hee
Park Hae Soo
Jeon So Young
Kang Mina
Lee Jun Young
Ahn Hyo Seop
Choi Ji Su
Lee Sang Yi
Lee Hee Joon
Jang Seung Jo
Lee Kwang Soo
Shin Ha Kyun
Kim Sung Cheol
Jin Se Yeon
Song Geon Hee
Seo Ji Hye
Lee Hong Nae
Jeon Hye Jin
Park Hae Joon

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Watch: Park Hae Soo, Jung Moon Sung, And More Are Playful Yet Professional On Set Of “The Scarecrow”

“The Scarecrow” has shared a new making-of video!

“The Scarecrow” follows a detective investigating a series of murders who is forced into an unlikely partnership with a man he despises. Set between 1988 and 2019, the suspenseful story tracks two men bound by misfortune and an uneasy alliance of hatred as they chase the truth across 30 years.

In the new making-of video, the mood on set shifts between lighthearted moments and intense focus. While filming at a mountain location, Jung Moon Sung is seen joking with the camera crew and drawing laughter from staff. Alongside Seo Ji Hye and Park Hae Soo, he explores the set and finds a heart-shaped stone. He makes Seo Ji Hye laugh by playfully showing it off to the camera, underscoring the contrast between the drama’s dark tone and the cast’s easy camaraderie.

A courtroom sequence shows a similar balance. The actors share lighthearted conversation during their breaks between takes, but quickly return to sharp focus during rehearsals as they work through dense scripts and repeated run-throughs.

In another scene, Park Hae Soo films a physical confrontation sequence, carefully rehearsing choreography and discussing the details with the cast. As a result, his performance earns praise from the director. Off camera, he breaks the tension by joking with crew members and improvising a lighthearted poem while looking out over a night lake view, drawing laughter from those nearby.

Watch the full video below!

The next episode of “The Scarecrow” will air on May 25 at 10 p.m. KST.

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3 Points To Keep An Eye On In Remaining Episodes Of “The Scarecrow”

ENA’s “The Scarecrow” is approaching its finale!

With only four episodes left, “The Scarecrow” shared points to anticipate in the remaining episodes of the drama.

Spoilers

1. The meaning behind “12+2”

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In the drama’s present setting of 2019, tensions rose following the one-on-one conversation between Kang Tae Joo and Lee Yong Woo, especially as it was revealed that Lee Yong Woo is Lee Ki Hwan (Jung Moon Sung).

One of the mysteries involved the “12+2” murders, creating chilling developments. In 1988, as Kang Soon Young (Seo Ji Hye) came across the news that Yoon Hye Jin (Lee Arin) was missing, tensions rose further, making viewers wonder what the truth from 30 years ago is and how that will affect the present.

2. The fate of Im Seok Man

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After Lee Ki Beom (Song Geon Hee) was wrongly framed and released, Lee Ki Beom’s friend Im Seok Man (Baek Seung Hwan) was the second victim to be wrongly framed. When new developments framed Im Seok Man as the likely suspect, Kang Tae Joo had arrested him right away.

Im Seok Man also gave a false testimony like Lee Ki Beom due to the cruel investigation methods from the detectives. Even his family turned away from him after he was framed as a serial killer. Eventually, Cha Si Young (Lee Hee Joon) requested the death penalty for Im Seok Man, pushing him into a corner.

3. Kang Tae Joo vs. Cha Si Young

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Kang Tae Joo and Cha Si Young’s relationship has taken a turn for the worse. Although the two cooperated at one point, Lee Ki Beom’s death due to the torture undergone during the investigation became a critical turning point in their relationship. In addition to Kang Tae Joo arresting Cha Si Young at his mother’s funeral, Cha Si Young also framed Kang Tae Joo on the charges of abuse, hinting at their continued troubled relationship.

The next episode of “The Scarecrow” will air on May 18 at 10 p.m. KST.

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Park Hae Soo, Seo Ji Hye, Kwak Sun Young, And More Face Chaos As Song Geon Hee Is Named Murder Suspect In “The Scarecrow”

“The Scarecrow” has unveiled new stills ahead of its upcoming episode!

Spoilers

In the previous episode, Kang Tae Joo (Park Hae Soo) returned after teaming up with Cha Si Young (Lee Hee Joon) and resumed the investigation into the Gangseong serial murder case. Through Seo Ji Won (Kwak Sun Young), he learned that the killer’s handkerchief matched Kang Soon Young’s (Seo Ji Hye), leading him to suspect her boyfriend Lee Ki Beom (Song Geon Hee).

Meanwhile, Kang Soon Young hid Lee Ki Beom, who was wanted for assaulting Jeon Kyung Ho (Kang Jung Woo), in her home storage shed. That night, Lee Ki Beom fled, leaving her behind. Kang Soon Young immediately went after him but ran into the attacker and was assaulted. Cha Si Young, who tried to help, was also stabbed and lost consciousness, raising the level of danger.

In the newly released stills, Detective Jang Myung Do (Jeon Jae Hong) and police officers are seen entering Lee Ki Beom’s home and facing off in a tense standoff with the family. Jang Myung Do is holding a search warrant for the residence.

Lee Ki Beom’s mother (Sung Yeo Jin), unable to accept the idea that her son is a serial killer, grabs Kang Tae Joo and vents her anger and frustration.

Lee Ki Beom’s older brother and hometown friend Lee Ki Hwan (Jung Moon Sung) also looks at him with resentment, while Kang Tae Joo cannot bring himself to raise his head, as if he is at fault.

Seo Ji Won, a friend of both of them, looks very worried, while Kang Soon Young holds back tears over Lee Ki Beom, whose whereabouts are unknown.

In contrast, Cha Si Young stands apart with his arms crossed, watching the situation calmly and without emotion.

The production team said, “In episode 5, which airs today, several circumstances and clues point to Lee Ki Beom as a suspect, leaving Kang Tae Joo confused. As the series of murders in Gangseong continues, residents’ distrust of and opposition to the police grow stronger, and the Gangseong Police Station faces increasing pressure from both inside and outside.”

The next episode of “The Scarecrow” airs on May 4 at 10 p.m. KST.

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Song Geon Hee, Seo Ji Hye, Jung Moon Sung, Baek Hyun Jin, And More Bring Diverse Charms To New Drama “The Scarecrow”

ENA’s upcoming drama “The Scarecrow” has unveiled new stills featuring its supporting cast!

The stills show characters who appear to have stepped out of Gangseong in 1988 and reflect the mood and emotion of that time. First, the stills show Lee Ki Beom (Song Geon Hee) and Kang Soon Young (Seo Ji Hye) looking at each other with warm, affectionate eyes.

The two are a same-age couple who grew up in the same neighborhood and have promised to marry, but they are unexpectedly pulled into a series of murders and face major hardships. Lee Ki Beom, the younger brother of Lee Ki Hwan (Jung Moon Sung), is a responsible young man who will do anything for his family and loved ones. Kang Soon Young, the younger sister of Kang Tae Joo (Park Hae Soo), is an elementary school teacher with a calm and steady personality.

Another still shows Lee Ki Hwan, a bookstore owner, spending time with longtime hometown friends and former elementary school classmates Kang Tae Joo and Seo Ji Won (Kwak Sun Young) after a long time, looking happier and more comfortable than ever.

In another still, Kang Tae Joo is seen with four Gangseong Police Station officers Kim Man Chun (Baek Hyun Jin), Jang Myung Do (Jeon Jae Hong), Do Hyung Gu (Kim Eun Woo), and Park Dae Ho (Ryu Hae Joon) as they review case logs together. They work both independently and together to catch the true culprit behind the serial killings that have shaken Gangseong.

Squad chief Kim Man Chun is a seasoned officer with depth and experience who delivers a strong and steady presence. With his down-to-earth leadership, he serves as a pillar of support for Kang Tae Joo.

In contrast, Jang Myung Do and Do Hyung Gu are figures who frequently clash with Kang Tae Joo and drive conflict. Their intense and rough presence dominates the atmosphere, portraying corrupt officers who bow to power and rely on violence.

The youngest detective at Gangseong Police Station, Park Dae Ho, is shown in a tense and cautious stance. Though still clumsy and inexperienced, he diligently follows Kang Tae Joo and takes part in investigations at crime scenes.

“The Scarecrow” premieres on April 20 at 10 p.m. KST and will be available on Viki.

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