The 24th Director’s Cut Awards Nominations are finally out, and it seems like this year’s nominations for the 제24회 디렉터스 컷 시상식 are fast gaining the status of a hot topic among the K-drama and movie buffs. Held every year, the awarding body, DGK (Directors Guild of Korea), recognises the best performances in Korean movies and dramas from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
Whether it be the names of acclaimed directors or rising stars who have made an impact this year, you can find them all in the 2026 Director’s Cut Awards Nominations list. Nevertheless, there is one nomination that has received huge buzz on the internet. After actress Kim You-jung failed to make it into the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards nominations list for Dear X, leading to backlash from netizens, fans have rejoiced with the news that she has been nominated under the category of Best Actress (Drama) at the Director’s Cut Awards.
Together with Kim You-jung, the nominations this year include an impressive blend of seasoned professionals and new talents. The big names, including Squid Game 3, Low Life, Karma, Made in Korea, and No Other Choice, have received several nominations in different categories, making for a very exciting contest before the award ceremony.
All That We Know About the 24th Director’s Cut Awards So Far
Director’s Cut Awards takes place once a year and is presented by the Directors Guild of Korea. It is considered to be one of the awards ceremonies that focus on celebrating films and television shows that receive critical acclaim from artists. It is worth mentioning that unlike other award ceremonies, it is not judged by experts but by directors themselves.
24th Director’s Cut Awards Host
The hosts of the awarding ceremonies will be actress and film maker Kim Cho-hee along with veteran film director Bong Man-dae and film maker Jang Hang-jun. It is clear that the trio holds high respect within the entertainment field in Korea and hence their participation in the event has increased the excitement surrounding it.
24th Director’s Cut Awards Nominations
24th Director’s Cut Awards Nominees for Film Category
Best Director
Park Chan-wook for No Other Choice
Yeon Sang-ho for The Ugly
Yoon Ga-eun for The World of Love
Lee Ran-hee for The Final Semester
Jang Hang-jun for The King’s Warden
Best New Director
Kim Bo-seul for The Square
Kim Soo-jin for Noise
Park Joon-ho for 3670
Jang Seong-ho for The King of Kings
Hwang Seul-gi for Red Nails
Best Screenplay
Park Chan-wook, Lee Kyung-mi, Don McKellar and Lee Ja-hye for No Other Choice
Yeon Sang-ho for The Ugly
Yoon Ga-eun for The World of Love
Lee Ran-hee for The Final Semester
Jang Hang-jun and Hwang Sung-goo for The King’s Warden
Best Vision
Park Bong-nam for 1980 Sabuk
Park Joon-ho for 3670
Yang Jong-hyun for People and Meat
Yoon Ga-eun for The World of Love
Lee Ran-hee for The Final Semester
Best Actress
Seo Su-bin for The World of Love
Son Ye-jin for No Other Choice
Lee Jae-in for Hi-Five
Lee Hye-young for The Old Woman with the Knife
Jeon Mi-do for The King’s Warden
Best Actor
Kwon Hae-hyo for The Ugly
Park Jeong-min for The Ugly
Yoo Yi-ha for The Last Semester
Yoo Hae-jin for The King’s Warden
Lee Byung-hun for No Other Choice
Best New Actress
Kang Chae-yun for The World of Love
Go Min-si for The World of Love
Yeom Hye-ran for No Other Choice
Lee Jae-in for Hi-Five
Jeon Mi-do for The King’s Warden
Best New Actor
Kim Sung-cheol for The Old Woman with the Knife
Park Ji-hoon for The King’s Warden
Park Hee-soon for No Other Choice
Yoo Lee-ha for The Last Semester
Cho You-hyun for 3670
24th Director’s Cut Awards Nominees for Drama Category
Best Director
Kang Yoon-sung for Low Life
Woo Min-ho for Made in Korea
Lee Hae-young for Aema
Yim Soon-rye for Oh My Ghost Clients
Hwang Dong-hyuk for Squid Game 3
Best Actor
Park Ji-hoon for Weak Hero Class 2
Park Hae-soo for Karma
Yang Se-jong for Low Life
Lee Hee-joon for Karma
Hyun Bin for Made in Korea
Best Actress
Go Hyun-jung for Queen Mantis
Kim You-jung for Dear X
Shim Eun-kyung for Mad Concrete Dreams
Lee Ha-nee for Aema
Lim Soo-jung for Low Life
Best New Actor
Park Yong-woo for Made in Korea
Lee Kwang-soo for Karma
Yim Si-wan for Squid Game 3
Jung Sung-il for Made in Korea
Yunho for Low Life
Best New Actress
Gong Seung-yeon for Karma
Nana for Climax
Bang Hyo-rin for Aema
Seo Eun-soo for Made in Korea
Shim Eun-kyung for Mad Concrete Dreams
Lim Soo-jung for Low Life
When Will the 24th Director’s Cut Awards Winners be Announced
The winners of the 24th Director’s Cut Awards will be announced during the ceremony on May 19, 2026, at 6 p.m. KST. KST. Several highly acclaimed works are vying for each other, and the audience is speculating about which celebrities would be receiving the most prestigious awards of the night.
Where to Watch 24th Director’s Cut Awards 2026
Unlike other major Korean award shows that are aired on television, the Director’s Cut Awards tends to be a private affair within the film industry. At present, there has been no official announcement about the livestreaming or TV broadcast of the 2026 ceremony.
Congratulations to all the nominees for the 24th Director’s Cut Awards!
