The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards with Gucci — already divisive before it even began — ended to roaring applause. The night’s top honors went to Ryu Seung Ryong (TV) and Yoo Hae Jin (Film). Here’s everything from the weekend that set social media on fire, from viral red carpet mishaps to a growing ‘snub’ controversy.
The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards with Gucci (hereafter ‘Baeksang’) took place at 7:50 p.m. on the 8th at COEX Hall D in Gangnam, Seoul. Shin Dong Yeop, Suzy, and Park Bo Gum hosted, while major names from TV, film, theater, and musicals gathered under one roof. True to the hype that followed the nominee reveal, once winners were announced, praise poured in for each category.
Fitting for the year of the film The King’s Warden, actor Park Ji-i — who played King Danjong in the movie — took home Best New Actor (Film) and the fan-voted Naver Popularity Award. Best Supporting Actor (Film) went to Lee Sung Min for No Other Choice, and Best Supporting Actress (Film) went to Shin Se Kyung for Humint. The Best Actor and Best Actress (Film) trophies were awarded to Park Jung Min for Eolgul and Moon Ga Young for Manyage Uri, respectively.
Before the ceremony, a string of “so funny yet so painful” moments also grabbed attention — especially on the red carpet. Actress Shin Hyun Been stumbled twice after her dress caught as she walked. She flashed a flustered smile in the unexpected moment, while red carpet MC Yoo Jae Pil showed quick thinking and rushed to help her up.
After the show, Shin Hyun Been visited Yoo Jae Pil’s Instagram to say, “Thank you so much for yesterday,” to which he replied, “Hope you weren’t hurt. I’ll make sure to greet you properly somewhere nice next time,” leaving fans smiling.
But it wasn’t all laughs. From the moment nominees were announced, online chatter erupted over notable omissions among actors and variety stars — and that discourse resurfaced once again after the ceremony.
Over the past year, Yoo Jae Suk dominated buzz across SBS’s Teumman Nameon, Running Man, tvN’s You Quiz on the Block, and YouTube’s Pinggaego. Yet his name was missing from Baeksang’s variety category shortlist, which included Kian84, Kim Won Hoon, Lee Seo Jin, and Choo Sung Hoon — sparking controversy. In the drama category, many also couldn’t accept the absence of Kim Yoo Jung, who transformed into sociopath Baek A Jin in the TVING original Dear X. Some netizens labeled it a “Baeksang snub” and demanded answers.
The debate only intensified after the ceremony. Many reacted, “It’s disappointing to see certain nominees snubbed.” The issue has continued to trend among netizens even two days after the event.
In short, this year’s Baeksang delivered both smiles and controversy. Can the 63rd Baeksang Arts Awards return with a stronger show format? All eyes are on what comes next.