The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards just took place and, like every other award show, this major Korean event left many viewers divided over the final results. One of the highlights was actress Shin Se Kyung winning the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in Humint. However, what created the most buzz online was the reaction and comments from the No Other Choice cast following her win, which many people believe was a snarky dig at her victory. Read on to know more about it.
No Other Choice Cast Faces Backlash For Alleged Dig At Shin Se Kyung’s Win At Baeksang Arts Awards
On May 8, 2026, Shin Se Kyung won the Best Supporting Actress award in the film category for her role in the movie Humint. She beat other strong nominees, including Shin Hyun Bin 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.
Soon after the win was announced, online discussions began. Some fans questioned if Shin Se Kyung’s acting in Humint was truly the best among the group.
However, later, the focus quickly shifted to reactions from the No Other Choice team. During his own acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor, actor Lee Sung Min spoke about feeling very nervous when the supporting actress category was announced. He admitted he felt upset about Yeom Hye Ran’s loss.
Next, Yeom Hye Ran came back on stage to present an award. She smiled and introduced herself as the one who had just lost the award.
Then, director Park Chan Wook accepted the Best Film award for No Other Choice. He thanked the judges and said the results helped him believe the decisions were fair. He added that Shin Se Kyung also did a good job, even if Yeom Hye Ran might not fully agree.
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Many viewers felt they were not kind comments. They said bringing up Yeom Hye Ran’s loss several times made Shin Se Kyung look bad and put her in an uncomfortable place. Some people also called it an indirect way to show disappointment with the result.
On the other hand, a group of viewers defended the No Other Choice team and said the comments were just jokes between friends.
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FAQs
When and where was the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards held?
The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards took place on May 8, 2026, at COEX Hall D in Seoul, South Korea. The red carpet started around 5:50 PM KST, and the main ceremony began at 7:50 PM KST.
Where to watch the award show online?
The show was broadcast live on JTBC, JTBC2, and JTBC4 in South Korea. For online viewing, it was streamed on Chzzk (Naver) and available on the PRIZM app for international audiences. Full videos are also on YouTube now.
Who all attended the event?
Many popular Korean stars attended the awards. Notable names on the red carpet included Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin, Kim Go-eun, Moon Ga-young, Bae Suzy, Park Bo-gum, Shin Dong-yup (host), and others.
What was Shin Se Kyung’s reaction to her win?
Shin Se Kyung looked visibly shocked and surprised when her name was announced. In her acceptance speech, she said she really did not expect to win and that her mind went completely blank.