Emotional Moments at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards Spark Online Debate
Unexpected Highlights from the Baeksang Arts Awards
The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards generated significant buzz online, particularly due to Shin Se-Kyung's victory as Best Supporting Actress and actor Lee Sung-Min's candid remarks during the ceremony. While accepting his award for Best Supporting Actor for No Other Choice, Lee openly acknowledged Yeom Hye-Ran's disappointment at not winning, providing an unfiltered look into the emotions surrounding the nominations. His comments, along with Yeom Hye-Ran's humorous take on her loss and Shin Se-Kyung's astonished reaction, led to a series of genuine moments that ignited discussions across social media platforms.
Shin Se-Kyung's Viral Win
Yeom Hye-Ran's defeat for Best Supporting Actress at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards has fueled intense online conversations, largely due to Lee Sung-Min's frank comments during the event. The ceremony, which took place at COEX in Seoul's Gangnam District, honored achievements in film and television. Nominees for Best Supporting Actress included Shin Se-Kyung for Humint, Shin Hyun-Been for The Ugly, Yeom Hye-Ran for No Other Choice, Jang Hye-Jin for The World of Love, and Jeon Mi-Do for The King’s Warden. Ultimately, the award went to Shin Se-Kyung for her portrayal of Chae Sun Hwa, a North Korean restaurant worker. Her transformative performance garnered widespread acclaim, and she appeared visibly shocked upon hearing her name announced. “I really did not expect to receive an award at all, so my mind has gone completely blank,” she expressed while thanking her cast and crew during her acceptance speech.
Controversy Surrounding Yeom Hye-Ran, Lee Sung-Min, and Shin Se-Kyung
Shortly after the awards, controversy emerged when Lee Sung-Min, who won Best Supporting Actor for No Other Choice, made candid remarks about Yeom Hye-Ran's loss. “As soon as Yeom Hye-Ran was announced as a nominee, I was so nervous. Hye-Ran even swore after she didn’t win,” he stated openly on stage. His comments shifted the focus from celebrating the winner to addressing the loss. Later in the event, Kyung also mentioned the results during her speech, while Yeom Hye-Ran humorously introduced herself as “Yeom Hye-Ran, who just lost” when presenting the television supporting acting category, eliciting laughter but also underscoring the emotional atmosphere of the night.
Public opinion quickly polarized online, with many viewers who anticipated Hye-Ran's victory praising Lee Sung-Min for articulating their shared disappointment. Conversely, others criticized the appropriateness of his remarks, arguing that highlighting someone's loss in front of the winner could be uncomfortable. Meanwhile, the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards (2026) celebrated both established actors and rising stars, with Netflix’s You and Everything Else winning Best Drama. Top acting accolades were awarded to Hyun Bin for Made in Korea and Park Bo-Young for Our Unwritten Seoul.