Nominees Announced for the 24th Director’s Cut Awards Celebrating Korean Cinema

The 24th Director’s Cut Awards have announced their nominees, celebrating outstanding achievements in Korean cinema and television. Scheduled for May 19, the event recognizes both established and emerging talents in various categories, including Best Director, Best New Director, and Best Actor. Notable films like No Other Choice and The Ugly are among the highlights, showcasing the dynamic storytelling and creativity within the industry. Stay tuned for more updates on this prestigious event.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 11, 2026, 16:25 IST

Overview of the 24th Director's Cut Awards

The 24th Director’s Cut Awards have revealed their nominees, highlighting remarkable contributions to Korean film and television from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. This prestigious event, organized by the Directors Guild of Korea, celebrates innovative directors, outstanding performances, and exceptional screenwriting. Among the nominees in the film category are renowned directors such as Park Chan Wook for No Other Choice and Yeon Sang Ho for The Ugly. Additionally, emerging talents are vying for the Best New Director, Actor, and Actress awards. In the drama category, series like Low Life, Made in Korea, and Aema are recognized for their engaging narratives.

Nominees for the 24th Director's Cut Awards

The ceremony is scheduled for May 19 at 6 p.m. KST (2:30 PM IST). Below is the list of nominees:

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)

Seo Su-Bin (The World of Love)
Son Ye-Jin (No Other Choice)
Lee Jae-In (Hi-Five)
Lee Hye-Young (The Old Woman with the Knife)
Jeon Mi-Do (The King’s Warden)

Best Actor (Film)

Kwon Hae-Hyo (The Ugly)
Park Jeong-Min (The Ugly)
Yoo Yi-Ha (The Last Semester)
Yoo Hae-Jin (The King’s Warden)
Lee Byung-Hun (No Other Choice)

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)

Kim Sung-Cheol (The Old Woman with the Knife)
Park Ji-Hoon (The King’s Warden)
Park Hee-Soon (No Other Choice)
Yoo Lee-Ha (The Last Semester)
Cho You-Hyun (3670)

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)

Go Hyun-Jung (Queen Mantis)
Kim You-Jung (Dear X)
Shim Eun-Kyung (Mad Concrete Dreams)
Lee Ha-Nee (Aema)
Lim Soo-Jung (Low Life)

Best Actor (Drama)

Park Ji-Hoon (Weak Hero Class 2)
Park Hae-Soo (Karma)
Yang Se-Jong (Low Life)
Lee Hee-Joon (Karma)
Hyun Bin (Made in Korea)

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)

Park Yong-Woo (Made in Korea)
Lee Kwang-Soo (Karma)
Yim Si-Wan (Squid Game 3)
Jung Sung Il (Made in Korea)
Yunho (Low Life)

Stay tuned for more updates!