On May 12, actress Shin Se Kyung uploaded a photo to her social media account alongside the short caption, “Thank you.”
The image featured 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 cheering 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 victory was considered especially meaningful because she surpassed strong nominees 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 mentioned that he had hoped Yum Hye Ran would receive the award instead, joking that he had “internally cursed” when she did not win.
The comment immediately divided public opinion. Some viewers defended the remark as harmless humor and a reflection of close colleague support, while others criticized it as insensitive toward Shin Se Kyung, arguing that it diminished her achievement during an important career moment.
According to reports, director Park Chan Wook and Yum Hye Ran attempted to ease the atmosphere with lighthearted comments afterward, but discussions surrounding the incident continued online.
Despite the growing debate, Shin Se Kyung chose not to directly address the controversy. Instead, she quietly acknowledged the congratulations she received from supporters and industry connections.
Many fans praised the actress for handling the situation with composure and professionalism.
With over 20 years in the entertainment industry and a successful parallel career as a content creator with more than 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 victory, with growing anticipation for her future projects and activities.
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