Korea Joongang Daily
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BAFTA and BBC apologize for racial slur during awards show

The British Academy Film Awards and BBC apologized Monday for a racial slur that was broadcast during Sunday's show while two stars of the film “Sinners” (2025) were onstage.

2026-02-24

'One Battle After Another' wins 6 BAFTA awards

Politically charged thriller “One Battle After Another” (2025) won six prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, building momentum ahead of Hollywood's Academy Awards next month.

2026-02-23

Youn Yuh-jung returns to the silver screen in 'Dog Days'

Youn decided to make “Dog Days” her comeback film to domestic cinemas because of her longstanding relationship with director Kim Deok-min, whom she first met decades ago when they were both “no-names” in the industry, according to Youn.

2024-01-26

Park Chan-wook nominated for Best Director at Baftas

Park Chan-wook was nominated for the Best Director award at the British Academy Film Awards (Baftas) Thursday local time. Park’s film, “Decision to Leave,” was also nominated for Best Film Not In The English Language.

2023-01-20

Youn Yuh-jung takes best supporting actress award at Baftas

Actor Youn Yuh-jung took home the best supporting actress award from the 74th British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Baftas) Sunday, breaking another milestone and becoming the first Korean to win an award at the ceremony, for her...

2021-04-12