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

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:

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)