On May 12, actress Shin Se Kyung uploaded a photo to her social media account along with the short caption “Thank you.”
The image showed a congratulatory flower bouquet sent by a luxury fashion brand she had worked with as an ambassador from 2023 to 2025. Attached to the bouquet was a heartfelt message that read, “Actress Se Kyung, congratulations on winning Best Supporting Actress at the Baeksang Arts Awards. We will continue to cheer for your brilliant journey ahead.”
Earlier this month, Shin Se Kyung won the Best Supporting Actress award in the film category for her performance in Humint at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards.
The win was considered particularly significant because she overcame strong candidates including Shin Hyun Been, Yum Hye Ran and Jeon Mi Do.
However, controversy quickly emerged after fellow actor Lee Sung Min made remarks during the ceremony that sparked debate online.
While speaking at the event, Lee Sung Min reportedly said that he hoped Yum Hye Ran received the award instead, joking that he “cursed internally” when she didn’t win.
The comment immediately divided public opinion. Some viewers defended the remark as harmless humor and a reflection of a colleague’s support, while others criticized it as insensitive towards Shin Se Kyung, claiming it diminished her achievements during an important career moment.
Director Park Chan Wook and Yum Hye Ran reportedly attempted to ease the mood with lighthearted comments afterward, but discussions about the incident continued online.
Despite the growing debate, Shin Se Kyung has chosen not to directly address the controversy. Instead, he quietly acknowledged the congratulations he received from supporters and industry connections.
Many fans praised the actress for handling the situation with poise and professionalism.
With over 20 years in the entertainment industry and a successful parallel career as a content creator with over 1.48 million YouTube subscribers, Shin Se Kyung continues to maintain strong public support.
Born in 1990, the actress is now experiencing what many fans describe as a new career peak following her Baeksang win, with growing anticipation for her future projects and activities.
Sources: Nate News
