Baeksang Arts Awards controversy continues as judges’ comments on Yeom Hye Ran and Shin Se Kyung spark ‘double standards’ debate

Even though it’s been a week since the 62nd ended Baeksang Arts AwardsControversy over the ceremony continues to intensify. This time the debate over the Best Supporting Actress category in the film division was reignited.

On May 15, JTBC published detailed rating comments and explanations about the winners in each category, shedding light on the internal voting process behind this year’s awards.

According to the ratings revealed, actresses Shin Se Kyung of “Hum” and Yeom Hye Ran from “No other choice” competed closely for the Best Supporting Actress award until the final round. In the end, Shin Se Kyung reportedly secured the trophy with just one vote.

Reports stated that initial discussions about the judges seemed to lean towards Yeom Hye Ran. However, during the first round of voting, Yeom Hye Ran, Shin Se Kyung and Jeon Mi Do of “The king’s guardian” entered into a close race. In the second and final round, Shin Se Kyung finally overtook Yeom Hye Ran to win the prize.

The greatest source of controversy came from what many viewers considered contradictory standards of judgment. Several judges reportedly praised Yeom Hye Ran’s acting ability, but questioned whether she fully matched the character herself. Comments included ratings such as: “Her acting skills are already exceptional, so there is little to discuss, but there are still doubts about whether the character really suited her.” and “*You could feel that this was a character carefully created through effort and acting technique.*”

Although some judges defended his performance saying things like “I sensed an animalistic sensuality,” AND “She is an actress who personally extracted the main keywords of the character“, many viewers felt that the idea of ​​her”build character through effort” somehow became a disadvantage in the evaluation process.

In contrast, judgmental comments towards Shin Se Kyung have focused heavily on her personal aura and screen presence.

The judges reportedly said: “Regardless of opinions on the film itself, Shin Se Kyung was used very effectively,” and “*The actress’s natural charm eased viewers’ potential resistance to the character.” Another comment described his performance as “a case where an actress expanded a role that originally seemed closer to that of a scene stealer through her on-set skills.*”

However, one judge’s remarks drew particular criticism after he commented: “*The cinematographer probably also deserves significant credit, but there was also a feeling reminiscent of old black-and-white films. In some scenes, she herself created the visual identity of the film.*” Many viewers wondered why the directorial style and atmosphere seemed to be emphasized more than the acting performance itself.

After the rating comments were made public, online communities quickly erupted in criticism over what netizens described as inconsistent rating standards.

Comments included reactions such as:

“After reading the judges’ comments, I understand even less why Shin Se Kyung won while Yeom Hye Ran didn’t.”

“It’s strange how the same criteria are applied differently depending on the actress. Yeom Hye Ran is criticized because her character seems created with care and effort, but Shin Se Kyung is praised for using effort to highlight her charm?”

“This should be an acting award. Shouldn’t Best Actor just win?”

“Since when did Baeksang become an award based on aura and charm rather than acting ability?”

Some viewers also wondered why the praise directed at the cinematographer was interpreted as part of the actress’s success.

However, not everyone disagreed with the final result. Some viewers admitted that they partially understood the criticism directed at the compatibility of Yeom Hye Ran’s roles, saying that they too felt it some disconnect between the actress and the character.

However, many believe that the rating comments ultimately released created the impression that the awards relied too much on subjective, abstract opinions rather than clear rating standards. In particular, the conflicting reasoning surrounding the Best Supporting Actress category has intensified the debate over fairness and consistency within the category Baeksang Arts Awards judgment process.

Sources: Daum

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