[Press Release] Jeongnyeon Rides the Awards Wave: Nominated for Five Baeksang Arts Awards After Recognition at the Banff Rockie Awards

"Honored to see "Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born" gaining recognition worldwide for its uniquely Korean narrative"

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Produced by Studio Dragon and streamed globally on both Disney+ and Hulu, "Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born" is making a strong impact on the awards circuit, earning major category nominations at the Baeksang Arts Awards following its nomination at the Banff Rockie Awards.

According to the final nominee list released on the 7th, Jeongnyeoun: The Star is Born dominated with five nominations in four major categories at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards. Director Jeong Ji-in is nominated for Best Director, Music Director Jang Young-gyu for Best Technical Achievement, Kim Tae-ri for Best Actress, and Jung Eun-chae and Oh Gyeong-hwa for Best Supporting Actress. The Baeksang Arts Awards will take place on May 5 at COEX in Gangnam, Seoul.

Prior to its Baeksang nominations, "Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born" was also nominated in the Limited Series category at the 2025 Banff Rockie Awards, marking a rare achievement of securing major award nominations both domestically and internationally. This year's ceremony will be held on June 9 in Banff, Canada. The drama's recognition at the Baeksang Awards further heightens anticipation for its international success.

Kim Sun-tae, Chief Producer of Studio Dragon who produced "Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born", expressed his gratitude, stating, "It's an honor to see "Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born" gaining recognition both domestically and internationally for its uniquely Korean narrative. Regardless of the results, I sincerely thank the cast, crew, and all those who have supported this project".

As the first drama centered on gukgeuk (a traditional Korean theatrical genre), "Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born" gained immense popularity, making it to the Global TV Top 10 based on FlixPatrol rankings. Major international media outlets spotlighted its impact, with TIME naming it one of the 10 Best K-Dramas of 2024 and The New York Times including it in its 2024 Best International Shows list.

Studio Dragon has also secured multiple nominations for other productions at the Baeksang Arts Awards. Lee Jun-hyuk and Hyun Bong-sik from "Dongjae, The Good Or The Bastard" are nominated for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, respectively, while "Study Group"'s action director Cho Dong-hyuk and actor Cha Woo-min have been nominated for Best Technical Achievement and Best New Actor. In total, three Studio Dragon productions, including "Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born", have secured nine nominations at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards.