Winners List

• Cristian Mungiu won the prestigious Palme d'Or for his film *Fjord* at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. • The jury, led by Park Chan-wook, awarded the Grand Prix to *Minotaur* and named Pawel Pawlikowski (*Fatherland*) and the duo Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo (*The Black Ball*) as best directors. • These awards highlight the top cinematic achievements of the year, cementing the global prestige of the winning filmmakers and their projects.

• The 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards were held in Tokyo to honor the year's most impactful anime titles. • My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON took home the top prize for Anime of the Year, with significant wins also awarded to Demon Slayer, Gachiakuta, and DAN DA DAN. • The event featured celebrity presenters and musical performances, utilizing multi-language livestreams to expand the awards' global reach and fan engagement.

• Cristian Mungiu won the prestigious Palme d'Or for his film *Fjord* at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. • The Grand Prix was awarded to *Minotaur*, while Pawel Pawlikowski (*Fatherland*) and the duo Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo (*The Black Ball*) shared the Best Director prize. • The awards were determined by a jury led by acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-wook, marking a significant moment for international cinema.

• The 24th Director's Cut Awards recently honored outstanding contributions across the Korean film and drama industries, featuring a historic first with three directors hosting the live ceremony. • Key winners include TVXQ's Yunho, who earned Best New Actor (Series) for his role in *Low Life*, and Park Jihoon, both recognized as successful idol-turned-actors. • Park Chan Wook’s film *No Other Choice* secured multiple awards, continuing its strong momentum throughout the current Korean awards season.

• ENHYPEN and ATEEZ emerged as the primary winners at the 2026 Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA), both securing prestigious Daesang trophies. • They shared the top honors with other prominent K-pop acts, including BLACKPINK and &TEAM, highlighting the continued global dominance of the genre. • The victory coincides with ATEEZ's recent promotional activities, including a February 5, 2026, press conference in Seoul for their 13th mini album, ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part 4’.