Baeksang Arts Awards 2022 nominees: Kim Tae-ri, 2PM’s Junho and more

On April 11, the Baeksang Arts Awards 2022 unveiled its list of nominees featuring multiple Netflix and free cable TV shows. This year's nominees are even more star-studded than the last year’s, as the K-drama industry has seen numerous international hits.

Among the shows competing for Best Drama are D.P., Twenty-Five, Twenty One, and those in contention for the Best Actress category are Kim Tae-ri and Lee Se-young. Meanwhile, 2PM’s Junho and Jung Hae-in are among those nominated in the Best Actor category.

The 58th Baeksang Arts Awards will be held on May 6 at 7:45 PM KST at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) in Gyeonggi Province.

Baeksang Arts Awards 2022 nominees: Directors of Squid Game, D.P., Mine, and The Red Sleeve go head-to-head

The Baeksang Arts Awards 2022 nominees are finally out and feature popular names in the Best Drama, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor/Actress categories. The competitors’ list made quite the buzz on social media for allegedly snubbing better shows, according to fans.

Best Entertainment Program

Best Educational Show

Entertainment Award - Male

Entertainment Award - Female

Best Supporting Actress

Best Supporting Actor

Best New Actress

Best New Actor

Best Actress

Best Actor

Best Screenplay

Best Director

Best Drama

Twitter reacts to the nominations

Many viewers were disappointed that Netflix shows took the majority of nominations at the Baeksang Arts Awards 2022. They believe that only popular mainstream dramas were nominated, indicating a bias towards Netflix shows over those on TV.

Moreover, they commented on how Taxi Driver, Hospital Playlist, and Hometown Cha Cha Cha, among others, weren’t included.

The Baeksang Arts Awards 2022 will air live on JTBC, JTBC 2, and JTBC 4 channels on May 6 at 7:45 PM KST.

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