24th Director’s Cut Awards Announces Nominees

The 24th Director’s Cut Awards has announced its nominees!

An annual awards ceremony that honors films and drama series by DGK (Directors Guild of Korea) directors, eligible productions for this year’s ceremony were released between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.

Check out the nominees below:

Film

Best Director (Film)

  • Park Chan Wook (“No Other Choice”)
  • Yeon Sang Ho (“The Ugly”)
  • Yoon Ga Eun (“The World of Love”)
  • Lee Ran Hee (“The Final Semester”)
  • Jang Hang Jun (“The King’s Warden”)

Best New Director (Film)

  • Kim Bo Seul (“The Square”)
  • Kim Soo Jin (“Noise”)
  • Park Joon Ho (“3670”)
  • Jang Seong Ho (“The King of Kings”)
  • Hwang Seul Gi (“Red Nails”)

Best Screenplay (Film)

  • Park Chan Wook, Lee Kyung Mi, Don McKellar, Lee Ja Hye (“No Other Choice”)
  • Yeon Sang Ho (“The Ugly”)
  • Yoon Ga Eun (“The World of Love”)
  • Lee Ran Hee (“The Final Semester”)
  • Jang Hang Jun, Hwang Sung Goo (“The King’s Warden”)

Best Vision (Film)

  • Park Bong Nam (“1980 Sabuk”)
  • Park Joon Ho (“3670”)
  • Yang Jong Hyun (“People and Meat”)
  • Yoon Ga Eun (“The World of Love”)
  • Lee Ran Hee (“The Final Semester”)

Best Actress (Film)

Best Actor (Film)

Best New Actress (Film)

  • Kang Chae Yun (“The World of Love”)
  • Go Min Si (“The World of Love”)
  • Yeom Hye Ran (“No Other Choice”)
  • Lee Jae In (“Hi-Five”)
  • Jeon Mi Do (“The King’s Warden”)

Best New Actor (Film)

Drama Series

Best Director (Drama)

  • Kang Yoon Sung (“Low Life”)
  • Woo Min Ho (“Made in Korea”)
  • Lee Hae Young (“Aema”)
  • Yim Soon Rye (“Oh My Ghost Clients”)
  • Hwang Dong Hyuk (“Squid Game 3”)

Best Actress (Drama)

Best Actor (Drama)

Best New Actress (Drama)

  • Gong Seung Yeon (“Karma”)
  • Nana (“Climax”)
  • Bang Hyo Rin (“Aema”)
  • Seo Eun Soo (“Made in Korea”)
  • Shim Eun Kyung (“Mad Concrete Dreams”)
  • Lim Soo Jung (“Low Life”)

Best New Actor (Drama)

Congratulations to all the nominees!

The 24th Director’s Cut Awards will take place on May 19 at 6 p.m. KST.

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Watch: Ha Jung Woo, Lim Soo Jung, Shim Eun Kyung, And More Bid Farewell On Set Of “Mad Concrete Dreams”

tvN’s “Mad Concrete Dreams” has released a new behind-the-scenes video following the drama’s finale!

“Mad Concrete Dreams” is a thriller drama starring Ha Jung Woo as Ki Su Jong, a struggling landlord who gets caught up in crime to protect his family and property. Despite achieving the coveted status of a landlord, mounting debts lead him to become entangled in a staged kidnapping. However, the plan spirals out of control as the fake kidnapping turns dangerously real.

The behind-the-scenes video shows the cast easing into their final days of filming with laughter, hugs, and commemorative photos. After Lim Soo Jung completes her last scene, the crew breaks into applause as she receives flowers and poses for photos with co-star Park Seo Kyung and the director. The moment turns emotional as she shares a long embrace with Park Seo Kyung, who portrayed her daughter on screen, with Park Seo Kyung on the verge of tears as they say their final goodbyes.

Ha Jung Woo also shares lighthearted moments on set with special appearance star Ju Ji Hoon. The two are shown laughing between takes, keeping the atmosphere bright. After wrapping their scenes, they gather for a commemorative photo.

Shim Eun Kyung reflects on the experience on her final day of filming, saying, “The long 12-episode journey of ‘Mad Concrete Dreams’ has come to an end. I had so much fun during filming, and I think it was a precious time where I could fully immerse myself in that role.”

Watch the full video below!

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Lim Soo Jung Vows Revenge On Shim Eun Kyung Over Her Brother’s Death In “Mad Concrete Dreams”

Lim Soo Jung is preparing for her revenge in “Mad Concrete Dreams.”

“Mad Concrete Dreams” is a thriller drama starring Ha Jung Woo as Ki Su Jong, a struggling landlord who gets caught up in crime to protect his family and property. Despite achieving the coveted status of a landlord, mounting debts lead him to become entangled in a staged kidnapping. However, the plan spirals out of control as the fake kidnapping turns dangerously real.

Spoilers

In the upcoming episode, Kim Seon (Lim Soo Jung) begins to uncover the truth behind the death of her brother Kim Gyun (Kim Nam Gil), who died early in the series following a mysterious car accident.

Kim Seon begins to harbor lingering doubts about the circumstances surrounding her brother’s death. Previously, she obtained Kim Gyun’s USB from Real Capital, the office of Yo Na (Shim Eun Kyung), and questioned why it was there in the first place. Her suspicions deepen further after hearing from Min Hwal Seong (Kim Jun Han) that her husband Ki Su Jong may be connected to Kim Gyun’s death.

Kim Seon eventually moves closer to uncovering the truth and ultimately learns that Yo Na is behind it all—prompting her to make a decisive choice. Yo Na, who has carried out a series of unpredictable murders, is a highly dangerous figure, heightening tension over what consequences Kim Seon’s thirst for revenge may bring.

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Until now, Kim Seon has been complicit in various incidents alongside Ki Su Jong for the sake of their family’s future. Though she tried to trust her husband, that trust has now been shattered—raising questions about what path she will take next. Meanwhile, Kim Gyun’s USB, which she had been unable to access due to a password, emerges as a crucial variable, drawing attention to the hidden truth it may contain.

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Episode 11 of “Mad Concrete Dreams” airs on April 18 at 9:10 p.m. KST.

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