The excitement around Korean cinema just went up a notch as the 2025 Buil Film Awards officially revealed its final list of nominees. Among the contenders, the much-talked-about spy thriller Harbin has positioned itself as a clear frontrunner, scoring nominations in several of the ceremony’s biggest categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor.
This year’s ceremony is set for September 18, 2025, at the luxurious Signiel Hotel in Busan, promising a star-studded night celebrating some of the most acclaimed films and performances of the year.
Here’s a closer look at the nomination highlights:
Best Picture
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What Does Nature Say to You?
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The Seagulls of the Morning Sea
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House of the Seasons
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Uprising
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Harbin
Best Director
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Ian Hee – Love in the Big City
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Jeong Yun-cheol – Sea Tiger
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Kim Hyung-joo – The Match
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Hwang Byung-guk – Yadang: The Snitch
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Woo Min Ho – Harbin
Best Actor
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Lee Byung Hun – The Match
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Yoon Joo Sang – The Seagulls of the Morning Sea
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Hyun Bin – Harbin
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Ahn Jae Hong – High Five
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Jo Jung Suk – Land of Happiness
Best Actress
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Kim Go Eun – Love in the Big City
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Shim Eun Kyung – The Killers
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Oh Min Ae – Concerning My Daughter
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Han Ye Ri – Spring Night
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Lee Hye Young – Breakthrough
With Harbin drawing strong recognition across multiple categories, all eyes will be on whether it can dominate the night. Still, the competition is fierce, with standout performances and bold directing efforts making this year’s awards one of the most competitive in recent memory.
